Part One

Hi stranger, how are you? I hope you are ok. In this book you can find an answer if
you have problems to speak and communicate whit the persons who speak
English.

To make socialization with the other person

1. If you just want to establish a conversation:

Answer: Hi, How are you? My name is (say your name).

2. If you want to know the name of the person with you are talking

Answer: What is your name?

3. To know the type of music the person likes.

Answer: What type of music you like?

4. To know which is the favorite song of the person.

Answer: Which is your favorite song?

5. To know which is the favorite food of the person.

Answer: Which is your favorite food?

6. To know when is the birthday of the person.

Answer: When is your birthday?

7. To know where the person lives.

Answer: Where do you live?

8. To know what the person going to do later.

Answer: What are you are going to do later?

9. If you want to flirt with someone.

Answer: How are you handsome?

Please, use this question on context like making friends, because if you ask
this to a random person you can look like a psychopath.

Example: Hi how are you? / Good and you? / I’m fine / Cool/ What type of
music you like?/ I love pop, like one direction/ Oh that’s so cool/.
Part Two
What to do to avoid getting lost on a trip

In the street you can´t just stop someone and start to ask for help, you
can say “Excuse Sir or Miss”, that’s makes you look more educate and less
invasive,. Do not say “Sorry” if you want help, just say it if you committee
some mistake.
If you do want to be sincere and go to the point quickly you can say “am
lost, I need your help”.

Do not say where it is… because the persons can find it a little invasive,
is better to say “I am looking for (The name of the place) can you help
me please”.

To try not to get lost in your new destination try to use the "How can I
get to (say the name of the place you want to go)?”. To ask how to get
to a site, or "Could you tell me if there is a bus from here to (say the
name of the place you want to go)? Or “Could you tell me the way to
(say the name of the place you want to go)”.
Part Three
How to pay?

To save money on commissions, the best option is to pay by credit card whenever possible. When paying by credit card, the exchange rate
is the current one and the maximum commission, although it depends on the issuing bank, is usually 1%.

Where to change money?

The cheapest option is to take pounds directly from the ATM, although there are always other options.

Remove from ATMs

The usual commission for withdrawing money in foreign currency is 4%. The best thing is that before the trip consult your bank the
commission they apply for withdrawing money in foreign currency. In this way you can assess the option of taking money during your trip.

Prices in London

Although the price of hotels and transport in London is somewhat excessive, the city presents important advantages for tourists, since the
main museums of the city offer free admission.

London is a quite expensive city and this is something that is especially noticeable when looking for accommodation. Although it is difficult
to find double rooms in downtown hotels for less than 90 pounds, reserving in advance is possible to find more affordable prices.

Some examples

We leave you a list with the prices of some products in London:

Food and drink

A coffee with milk: £ 3.

A pint of beer: £ 4 and £ 5.

Dinner for two at a restaurant: £ 40 (minimum, no wine).

Transportation

Simple metro ticket (zones 1-3): £ 4.90.

Travel Card for a day at rush hour (zones 1-2): £ 8.80.

London Pass with two days validity: £ 79.

Taxi from Heathrow Airport to the city center: between 45 and 85 pounds.

Accommodation

A hotel night in the center: from 90 pounds.

Transportation in London

Public transport in London has a fairly high price and is the destination where we will find the biggest difference compared to other
European capitals. Discover the transport of London and its rates.

London subway

With its 11 lines, the network of the London Underground is one of the most extensive in the world. Practically, wherever you are, there
will be a subway stop very close. To refer to the subway, Londoners use the word "Tube" and, to a lesser extent, "Underground".
Areas

London is divided into 9 radial zones that start in the historic center. 95% of tourist attractions are located in zones 1 and 2. Heathrow
Airport is located in zone 6.

When buying a metro ticket, it is necessary to know in which area the origin and destination stops are located. As we have said, from the
tourist point of view, unless you are staying far from the center, the usual ticket is usually that of zones 1-2.

Rates

The following tickets are valid in all indicated areas. For example, the zone 1-3 allows you to take the subway in zone 3 and exit at 1.

Zones 1-3: £ 4.90.

Zones 1-5: £ 5.90.

Areas 1-6: £ 6.00.

Schedules and frequencies

The timetable of the London Underground is, approximately, from 5:00 to 00:00. This schedule is the departure of the trains, so, in many

lines, they continue to circulate until almost 1:00 in the morning.

On Fridays and Saturdays some lines operate 24 hours a day.

The frequency depends on the line and the time of day, but if you move around the center of London, normally you will not have to wait

more than 2 or 3 minutes.

Buses in London

London's famous double-decker red buses are not the fastest means of transportation in the city. However, they are a suggestive way to

explore central London.

Rates

The price of a single bus ticket is £ 1.50 and to pay for it you will need a contactless credit card, an Oyster card or the Travelcard. Payment

in cash is no longer supported.

Schedule and frequency

The schedule and frequency of day buses depend on the line and the day of the week. The most common is that, like the subway, the main

lines operate between 5:00 and 24:00 hours.

Night buses
London is a city that never sleeps and the main bus lines run 24 hours a day.In addition to the 24-hour lines, many daytime lines have

continuity at night and are identified by the letter "N" (for example, bus 15 becomes N15). Unlike the 24-hour lines, the "N" lines may have

slight changes in the route with respect to daytime.

The frequency of London night buses depends on the day of the week. On Friday and Saturday nights, this can be as little as 10 or 15

minutes.

Taxis in London

Despite being large, attractive and comfortable, London's famous Black Cabs "compete" with Amsterdam taxis to be the most expensive in

Europe. The capacity of the "black taxis" is 5 people in addition to the driver.

Rates

There are three different rates depending on the day and time:

Rate 1
It is applied from Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

First 280 meters or 60 seconds of waiting: £ 2.40.

Each additional 140 meters or 30 seconds of waiting: £ 0.20.

Starting at £ 17.20, it rises £ 0.20 per 98 meters or 21 seconds of waiting.

Rate 2

It is applied from Monday to Friday from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

First 227 meters or 49 seconds of waiting: £ 2.40.

Each additional 113 meters or 25 seconds of waiting: £ 0.20.

Starting at £ 20.80, it rises £ 0.20 per 98 meters or 21 seconds of waiting.

Rate 3

It is applied every day from 10pm to 6am and on holidays.

First 183 meters or 39 seconds of waiting: £ 2.40.

Each additional 92 meters or 20 seconds of waiting: £ 0.20.

Starting at £ 25.20, it rises £ 0.20 per 98 meters or 21 seconds of waiting.

Perfect places to visit in London

Big Ben

The clock of the Houses of Parliament, known as Big Ben, is one of the most famous images of London, as well as one of the main symbols

of the city.

The tower, built in 1858 next to the new Palace of Westminster, is a peculiar building of 106 meters high built in a Gothic style that houses

four huge clocks located on their faces.

The truth about Big Ben

Although generally when we talk about Big Ben we refer to the Clock Tower of the London Parliament building, this name is not exactly

accurate, since Big Ben really is a huge 14-tonne bell that is inside the tower.

A clock with English punctuality

The clock tower of the Big Ben, composed of a clock of 7 meters in diameter on each of its faces, was launched in May 1859. Today it has

become a symbol of the nation and its chimes are transmitted daily by the BBC radio network.
It is one of the most reliable watches that exist, since it is able to withstand the inclement weather like snow or wind, and even endured

the German bombing during World War II, keeping its punctuality intact.

Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster (Palace of Westminster), also known as the Houses of Parliament (Houses of Parliament), is a Victorian Gothic

building that houses the two Chambers that make up the British Parliament.

The ostentatious facade of the building offers a beautiful panorama while the golden pinnacles and the statues of the kings are reflected in

the river. The palace is flanked by the Victoria Tower, an imposing tower that brings together copies of all the laws of Parliament since

1497, and also by the charismatic tower of Big Ben.

Ticket purchase

The Palace of Westminster can only be visited on Saturdays and during the summer months. Tickets can be obtained by queuing on the

same day, but it is advisable to arrive early.

If what you want is to go into one of the parliamentary sessions, you can approach them from Monday to Thursday at the entrance of St

Margaret Street. Some Fridays there is also a debate session.

Some more expressions to do mores easy the communication (with examples)

To apologize

 Please, forgive me for my irresponsibility.

 Excuse me for being rude with you.

 I’m so sorry for don’t tell you before.

 I shouldn’t have leaved you alone.

 I’m terribly sorry for not help you to study.

 Pardon me for this horrible work.

To accept an apologize

 It doesn’t matter that was not your fault.

 Forget about it I’m not mad at all.

 No problem I already fix it.

 It’s all fine you are not the problem.

  I understand you forget it.

 Don’t mention it that is part of the past.

To say you agree

 Exactly that’s we need.

 I approve of it that’s brilliant.

 I agree with you, you are so right.

 Absolutely that is what I need.

 I agree what you say, you are a genius.

 Fair enough

To say you disagree

 Nonsense, that is horrible.

 That’s not the way I see it you are not visionary enough.

 You could be right, but you don’t understand what I’m trying to say

 That´s an interesting idea, but I have a better one.

 Yes, but you are not part of the group, Dah.

 You can´t be serious, that is so wrong in many ways.

Clarifying expressions

 In other words,

 What I mean is . . .

 What I’m trying to say is . . .

 What I wanted to say was . . .

 To clarify,

Functions

 Wishing e.g. I’d really like to fly to the moon

 Speculating e.g. he might be able to, I’m not sure.

 Describing e.g. It’s a beautiful place with a big river

 Asking for help e.g. Could you help me?