TRAVEL CONVERSATION STARTERS

Do you find it easy to start conversations with people you don't know?

Long journeys pass quicker if you have someone to talk to.

So, how do you start a conversation in English?

Here are some examples:

1. Looks like….

Use looks like to start a conversation.

On the airplane:
The “fasten your seatbelt” sign has just come on. Looks like we are in for some turbulance.

At the airport:
We still have not started boarding. Looks like our flight will be delayed.

2. Do you think I could….?

Use do you think I could to politely ask for something from a stranger.

On the airplane:
Do you think I could borrow your newspaper when you have finished with it?

At the airport:
Do you think I could use your pen to complete this form?

3. I couldn't help noticing….

Use I couldn't help noticing to start a conversation with someone.

On the airplane:
I couldn't help noticing that you are reading a guide about Turkey. Are you going there on vacation?

At the airport:
I couldn't help noticing that you speak English. Are you from England, by any chance?

4…. by any chance?

Use by any chance to ask someone something that you are not sure about.

On the airplane:
Do you happen to speak English, by any chance?

At the airport:
Do you happen to know where terminal 4S is, by any chance?

Practice with these sentences:

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