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Finding your way around the city Sightseeing At the post office
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At the Souvenir Shop

souvenir seller How may I help you?  
tourist I am looking for a nice souvenir. Could you advise?  
souvenir seller Is it supposed to be something for you or a gift?  
tourist For me.  
souvenir seller Something big or small? Expensive or cheap?  
tourist I was thinking about something small. The price doesn't matter.  
souvenir seller Maybe a piece of jewellery? Have a look at this bracelet. It's genuine gold.  
tourist I don't like gold. I prefer silver.  
souvenir seller And how about these earrings?  
tourist They are beautiful! How much are they?  
souvenir seller One hundred fifty four zloty.  
tourist I will take them.  
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Tourist information office

tourist Good morning. I would like to book a tour guide to show me and my husband around Warsaw.  
Visitor centre Of course. When for?  
tourist We'll be in Warsaw on Thursday evening, so maybe for Friday morning?  
Visitor centre No problem. Is 9 a.m. OK with you?  
tourist Yes, that's fine.  
Visitor centre Where are you staying?  
tourist At the "Korona" Hotel.  
Visitor centre Please wait for your guide in the reception area of the "Korona" Hotel at 9 a.m. May I have your name and contact number please?  
tourist Of course. Barbara Kochanowska. 721-311-552.  
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What building is this?

tourist Excuse me, what the church is it?  
piest It's St Mary's church.  
tourist Is one allowed to go inside?  
piest Yes, it is allowed.  
tourist Is it OK to take photos inside?  
piest Yes, but please don't use flash during a service.  

Useful vocabulary

  • tourist attraction
  • castle
  • palace
  • fortress
  • ruins
  • tower
  • monument
  • lighthouse
  • cathedral
  • museum
  • art gallery
  • exhibition
  • bridge
  • view
  • guide
  • tour guide
  • guided tour
  • day trip
  • coach trip
  • trip abroad
  • school trip
  • to visit
  • to go sightseeing
  • sightseeing
  • admission
  • free admission
  • souvenirs
  • to send a postcard
  • to take pictures

Useful sentences

I'm looking for ...
... the museum.
... the art gallery.
... the castle.
... the hotel.
How far is it to ...?
Do you know the way to ...?
Could you tell me how to get to ...?
Could you show me this place on the map?
Can you show me on the map where I am?
I'd like to see the city.
Can you show me around the city?
Where can we get some info about the city?
Where can I get the town map?
What is worth seeing here?
Which local sights do you recommend?
What should I definitely see?
Is there a place with a view of the city?
Is there a park near here?
We'd like a guided tour.
Where can we arrange a sightseeing tour?
I'd like to arrange a guided tour.
Do you have an English-speaking guide?
How long does the sightseeing tour take?
What does the tour include?
How much is the ticket?
How much is a half ticket?
Do you offer student discounts?
Do you offer senior discounts?
Do you offer group discounts?
Where can I get the tickets?
What's the building over there?
What's the monument over there?
Can we take a look inside?
Can I take photos here?
Taking photos is not allowed here.
Will you take our picture?
Excuse me, could you take my picture?
Where can I buy souvenirs?
Can I buy postcards around here?
Do you sell stamps?
Where is the nearest post box?
Is there a toilet near here?
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