So today, we are not going to lingua the franca or franca the lingua, but we are going to take you through a pre-trip to some English speaking countries like England and the United States and guiding you with some English simple phrases to tour around.
Let start with this map
Now locate all the amazing places you wanted to go, I bet London must be in one of your lists,
and it is the best place to start with as the accent used in that place is easiest to be recognized for it is near to our way of speaking formal English.
So what is so cool about London? The city where sugar, spice and everything nice, lovely buildings to be seen, up-to-date fashion to blend in, full of historical events to be recalled, both sweat and bloods make to be shed, glory and victory meant to be claimed..... But before going further, hold your horses,
The following simple phrases ought to be learnt in order to survive in this beautifully convoluted LONDON.
- Arrival at Heathrow airport:
1) Good morning, may I know where to collect my baggage?
2) Good morning, I plan to stay here for _ days on visiting and sightseeing purpose
3) May I know which terminal exits lead to the London underground MRT to town ?
4) What is the price for the underground MRT to town?
note that: if you are taking a cab or taxi, please be remind that some drivers may ask for TIPS (duit kopi) and it's your choice to give or not, though at some cases they might be ANGRY but you can IGNORE them with a SMILE.
Don't Forget to say THANK YOU and SMILE, always show that you're being courteous. English people appreciate such attitude a lot and is the best to start off your day with many smiles in return.
Then arrival to the hotel:
1) Good morning, may I know what time can I check in? or is it possible for me to check in now?
( but bear in mind that commonly most London's hotels allow check in around 2pm or 1400 but under certain circumstances they may allow you to check in earlier)
2) If you need any service from the hotel, don't hesitate. Just ask politely, like : Could you help me to ________? (clean up or change the bed sheet etc)
Okay after all these necessary chores, it's time to TOUR for Guys and Girls or SHOPPING for the Girls or maybe Guys.
Shopping, so it is easy, cannot run away from verbs like BUY, PURCHASE, TRY ON, EXCHANGE and HAVE A LOOK. Adjectives like CHEAP, EXPENSIVE, NICE, BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL.... so just combine certain verbs with CAN I or I WOULD LIKE TO ... to finish off your purchase.
Here is a guide to shopping streets in London:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3g8_XSTIig
Oxford street, Regent street, HARRODs, FCUK, MARK & SPENCER... from delicacies to beautiful dresses and suits, all are available in those area.
Have a look at Oxford Street Christmas Period:
Now after shopping, let's start sight-seeing...Pls check my next blog update. Thanks : )
