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Taxis and directions

Give an address, ask the way and manage the ride.

Your level: A2

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Could you wait here for five minutes?

Politely ask the driver to stop and to wait for you.

You talk to: Taxi driver · 8 turns · about 6 min

Play scene (A2)

Phrases that help at A2

  • Could you take me to ...?
  • on the way
  • Could you wait here for five minutes?
  • as quick as we can

Every level of this situation

Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.

  1. Pre-A1

    Pre-A1: Into a taxi at the airport

    Tell the driver your hotel's name and pay the fare.

    You talk to: Taxi driver · 6 turns · about 3 min

    • The Riverside Hotel, please.
    • That's right.
    Play scene (Pre-A1)

  2. A1

    A1: Which bus goes to the station?

    Get on the right bus, buy a ticket and find out where to get off.

    You talk to: Bus driver · 7 turns · about 5 min

    • Does this bus go to the train station?
    • A single, please.
    Play scene (A1)

  3. A2

    A2: Could you wait here for five minutes?

    Politely ask the driver to stop and to wait for you.

    You talk to: Taxi driver · 8 turns · about 6 min

    • Could you take me to ...?
    • on the way
    Play scene (A2)

  4. B1

    B1: Asking the way to the museum

    Ask the way to the museum and repeat the directions to check them.

    You talk to: Passer-by · 6 turns · about 5 min

    • Could you tell me how to get to ...?
    • Is it far from here?
    Play scene (B1)

  5. B2

    B2: The fare seems higher than expected

    Question a higher fare politely and reach a fair solution.

    You talk to: Taxi driver · 8 turns · about 7 min

    • I was told it would be about ...
    • meet halfway
    Play scene (B2)

  6. C1

    C1: Booking an airport pickup with extra needs

    Book an airport pickup with special requirements by phone.

    You talk to: Taxi firm dispatcher · 9 turns · about 7 min

    • if possible
    • prone to delays
    Play scene (C1)

  7. C2

    C2: An unlisted charge at the end of a ride

    Challenge an unlisted surcharge with tact and quiet firmness.

    You talk to: Taxi driver · 9 turns · about 8 min

    • I may have missed something
    • set a precedent
    Play scene (C2)

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