THE BIG IDEA: Answer the actual question with truthful, specific details.
Ten phrases to practise
- I’m here for tourism.
- I’m staying for ten days.
- I’m staying at…
- I work as…
- Yes, I have a return ticket.
- I’m leaving on…
- I’m traveling alone.
- Do I need to declare this?
- These are my personal belongings.
- Could you repeat that more slowly?
Use the Four Finger Rule
PURPOSE → STAY → ADDRESS → DECLARE
These are sentence patterns, not answers to memorize regardless of your situation. Change the purpose, dates, length of stay, and accommodation to match your own trip. If you do not understand a question, ask for it again.
Put it together
“I’m here for tourism. I’m staying for ten days. I’m staying at Central Hotel.” Use these details only when they are true for you.
Your next conversation
Practise explaining your actual travel purpose and length of stay. Then practise asking for a question to be repeated.
Make your next conversation easier
Stop memorizing English. Start using it.
Learn it. Prepare for it. Go use it.
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