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Asking for Help

Use these phrases to ask for help in a city.

Key Phrases

Excuse me, can you help me find the train station?

💡 Use this phrase to get attention from a person.

I am lost and I cannot find my hotel.

💡 Say this when you do not know your location.

I do not understand the words on this sign.

💡 Say this when you do not understand the language.

Can you repeat that sentence slowly for me, please?

💡 Use this when you want to hear something again.

Please speak slowly because I do not know much English.

💡 Say this when you want someone to speak slowly.

Where is the nearest police station in this city?

💡 Use this in an emergency when you need police.

I need a doctor because I do not feel well.

💡 Say this when you are sick and need help.

Can I use your phone to call my family?

💡 Use this to ask a person for their phone.

Is there a hospital near this train station?

💡 Say this when you need to find a hospital.

I lost my passport and I need some help.

💡 Use this when you cannot find your travel document.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Excuse me, can you help me find the train station?
Officer
Walk along this street and turn left at the corner.
Traveler
I do not understand the words on this sign.
Officer
This station does not open for passengers today.
Traveler
Please speak slowly because I do not know much English.
Officer
You should walk to the next station down there.
Traveler
Can you repeat that sentence slowly for me, please?
Officer
You must walk to the other station near here.
Traveler
I am lost and I cannot find my hotel.
Officer
I will call a taxi for you right now.

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