Learn to Speak - Basic English Conversation : Travelling

 Learn to Speak - Basic English Conversation : Travelling

Immigration and Customs

Agent :Good afternoon. May I see your passport please?
Alex :Yes, here it is, and here’s my visa.
Agent :Thank you. You have a tourist visa for three months.
Alex :Yes, that’s right. I plan to travel some in the U.S.
Agent : Where are you going?
Alex : I’m going to spend some time in Atlanta. After that, I’m going to Washington,
Chicago, and California.
Agent : All right. Enjoy your stay!
Agent : Hi! Anything to declare?
Alex : Excuse me? I don’t understand.
Agent : Do you have any valuables or alcohol to declare?
Alex : No, nothing at all
Agent : O.K. You can go ahead.
Alex : Thank you

Vocabulary, Spelling And Pronunciation
May : Boleh
Plan : Merencanakan
Travel : Perjalanan
Spend : Menghabiskan
Enjoy : Menikmati
Declare : Menyatakan
Valuable : Berharga
Nothing at all : Tidak sama sekali
Go ahead : Lanjut
Anything : Sesuatu
Traveler : Orang yang bepergian
Valuable : Bernilai, Value (Nilai)
Enjoyable : Bisa dinikmati
Enjoyment : kenikmatan
Plan : Merancanakan, Rencana
Declare : Mendeklerasikan
Declaration : Deklarasi
Nothing : Not anything

Changing Money

Alex : Hello. I’d like to change some money into U.S. currency, please.
Bank Teller : Certainly. Do you have cash or traveler’s checks?
Alex : Traveler’s checks. Here they are.
Bank Teller : May I see your passport please?
Alex : Of course.
Bank Teller : Let’s see. That adds up to $1,250.00.
: Would you like it in any special denomination?
Alex : I beg your pardon?
Bank Teller : How would you like your money? In twenties, fifties, or hundred dollar bills?
Alex : A hundred dollars in twenties and the rest in hundred dollar bills, please.

Vocabulary, Spelling And Pronunciation
Change : Menukar
Some : Beberapa
Currency : Mata Uang
Certainly : Tentu saja
Check : Check
Add : Menambah
Denomination : Pecahan
Beg : Mengemis
Pardon me : Maaf
Bills : Rekening, tagihan, bonCatatan:

I would like to = I want to = Mau
Would like to (Sopan), want to (Umum, biasa)
I would like = I’d like
I would like to meet you = I want to meet you
I would like you to meet me = I want you to meet me
I beg your pardon = Maaf! Ulangi lagi... (digunakan jika kita tidak menangkap apa yang lawan bicara kita katakan)
  

Public Transportation

Agent :May I help you?
Alex :Yes, thanks.
:I’m staying at the Peachtree Plaza in town. What’s the best way to get there?
Agent :You can take a cab, bus, limo, or hotel shuttle.
Alex :What do you recommend?
Agent :That depends. A cab is faster but more expensive.
The bus is cheaper but a little slow.
It would probably be a good idea to take your hotel shuttle.
Alex :All right. Where do I catch it?
Agent :Just go through those doors and look for the shuttle sign.
When it comes by, wave and the driver will pick you up.
Alex :How much does it cost?
Agent :It’s a courtesy shuttle, so it’s free. You can tip the driver, if you want.
Alex :Thank you for your help.

Vocabulary, Spelling And Pronunciation
Town : Kota
More : Lebih
Get : Mendapatkan
Catch : Menangkap
Recommend : Rekomendasi
Pick you up : Menjemput
Depend : Tergantung
Wave : Melambai,glombng
Cheap : Murah
Free : Gratis, bebas
Cheap : Murah
Cheaper : Lebih murah
The Cheapest : Paling murah
Fast : Cepat
Faster : Lebih cepat
The fastest : tercepat
Expensive : Mahal
More expensive : Lebih mahal
The most expensive : Paling mahal

Checking into a Hotel

Desk Clerk : Welcome to the Peachtree Plaza. Do you have a reservation?
Alex : Yes, I do. I’ll be staying for two or three days.
Desk Clerk : What is your name?
Alex : Alex Smith.
Desk Clerk : Are you here for business or pleasure?
Alex : Could you please speak more slowly?
Desk Clerk : Is this a business trip or just a vacation?
Alex : Both, actually.
: My uncle died recently in Atlanta. I’ve come to take care of his estate.
Desk Clerk : I’m sorry for your loss. We’ll make your stay here as worry-free as possible.
Alex : Thank you.
Desk Clerk : We have room 758 reserved for you. Will you be paying with cash or a credit card?
Alex : A credit card. Here it is. What’s the rate?
Desk Clerk : $129.00 per night. There’s also a complimentary continental breakfast.
I need to make an imprint of your credit card.
Alex : How do I get to my room?
Desk Clerk : Take the elevator on the right to the seventh floor, and turn to your left after you
exit the elevator. The room will be on your right. A bellman will bring up your bags.

Vocabulary, Spelling And Pronunciation
Welcome : Menyambut
Worry-free : Bebas dari kwatir
Stay : Tinggal
Reserved : Reservasi
Business : Bisnis
Pay : Membayar
Vacation : Liburan
Rate : Tingkat
Recently : Akhir akhir ini
Continental : Benua

Making an International Call

Operator : How may I help you?
Alex : I’d like to make an international call, please.Operator : You can dial directly from your room if you like.
Alex : I’m sorry, I don’t understand what to do.
Operator : Just hang up, then dial 011, your country and city codes, and your number.
Alex : O.K. Thanks for your help.
Operator : You’re welcome. Would you like to charge the call to your room or pay with
a credit card?
Alex : To my room.
Operator : All right. I’ll take care of it for you. Have a nice evening.

Vocabulary, Spelling And Pronunciation
Call : Menelpon
Country : Negara
Dial : Memutar no telp
Charge :Biaya
Directly : Secara langsung
Help :Membantu
Understand : Mengerti
Nice : Enak
Hung Up : Meletakan
Evening : Malam
Your are welcome : Terima kasih kembali
Have a nice evening : Semoga Malam Anda menyenangkan

 

Renting a Car

Alex : I’d like to rent a car for several weeks.
Rental Agent : Do you have a reservation?
Alex : No, I don’t.
Rental Agent : All right, I’ll see what we have available. Would you like a subcompact, compact,
midsized, or luxury car?
Alex : I don’t need much room, just good fuel economy and safety. What do you
recommend?
Rental Agent : I have a minivan ready. Would that be all right?
Alex : Fine. How much does it cost?
Rental Agent : Well, if you’re renting for a week or more, I would recommend our unlimited
mileage plan.
Alex : How does it work?
Rental Agent : You pay a flat rate for the week and you can drive as much as you want. You can
also drop off the car at any of our agencies nationwide. You’ll start off with a full
tank of gas. Try to fill it up just before you drop off the car,
Because we charge more than a regular gas station.
Alex : OK, I’ll take it. Where do I sign?

Vocabulary, Spelling And Pronunciation
Rent : Menyewa
Recommend : Rekomendsi
Reservation : Pesanan tempat
Mileage : Jarak mil
Available : Siap/Ada
Pay : Mambayar
Drop : Menjatuhkan
Sign : Menandai
Safety : Keselamatan
Fill it up : Mengisi
Cost : berharga/harga/biaya
Payment : Pembayaran
Safety first : Utamakan keselamatan

Asking for Directions

Agent : Good morning. Can I help you?
Alex : I’m trying to figure out the best way to get to Washington, D.C.
Agent : Are you driving or flying?
Alex : I’m driving. My car’s parked outside.
Agent : You have two options. The first is to take Interstate 85 north through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Alex : What’s the other option?
Agent : You could also take I-75 north through Georgia into Tennessee. In Tennessee, you pick up I-81 which will take you into Virginia. You then take I-66 to Washington.
Alex :Is there a difference in distance between the two?
Agent : I-85 is somewhat shorter, but it’s not as scenic, and there’s usually a lot more traffic.
Alex : How do I pick up I-85 in Atlanta?
Agent : Just head north on the freeway until you reach the I-285 beltway. Then follow the signs.
Alex : By the way, do you have any information about the Washington, D.C. area?
Agent : Sure. Here’s a packet of brochures. Do you need a hotel reservation?
Alex : No thanks. I’ve already made one.

Vocabulary, Spelling and Pronunciation
Figure out : mengambarkan
Difference : Perbedaan
Driving : Mengendara
Shorter : Lebih pendek
Option : Pilihan
Scenic : Indah/permai
Interstate : Antar negara Bgn
Reach : menggapai
Through : selesai, terus
Signs : Menandai