English Conversation Topics: Going Somewhere in a Taxi

In this video of the English Conversation Topics series, I will take you through a common English conversation for going somewhere in a taxi.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More

Click play to watch the video below

Video Transcript: English conversation topics: Going Somewhere in a Taxi

Are you interested in expanding your English conversation topics? In this video, I’ll share with you a simple, useful English conversation that you can use immediately to start learning English quickly and without overwhelm. Stay tuned.

A: Taxi.

B: Hello, where would you like to go?

A: I need to go to the Sydney Opera House.

B: Okay, no problem.

A: How long will it take to get there?

B: In this traffic it should take about 20 minutes.

A: Okay, that’s good. I have plenty of time to get there.

Does the route take us over the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

B: We can go over the Harbour Bridge but you have to pay a toll.

A: How much is the toll?

B: At this time of the day it’s $3.

A: Okay, that’s not too much. Let’s take the bridge.

B: You’re the boss.

A: Wow, I can see the Opera House from here. How long will it take us to get there from here?

B: It’s less than 10 minutes from here.

A: That’s great.

B: Okay, the Opera House is just down there. Your fair plus the $3 toll comes to $40.

A: Thank you. Here’s $50.

B: You’re welcome. Here’s your change.

A: Thank you and have a nice day.

If you enjoyed this video, subscribe to my channel. And if you’re looking for more English learning help, make sure to click on the link and get my English conversation practice video and worksheet.

To get your hands on them, simply click the link right here, or the link in the description box.

Thanks for watching and I’ll see you in the next video.