One Language Labs journey
Use one connected route: retrieve and rehearse here, then use the classic SIOC English Lab for grammar maps, situation vocabulary, sentence banks, dialogues and spoken examples.
🇬🇧 English Arrival Pack
High-value phrases for the first 48 hours: airport, bed, school desk, SIM, food, and emergencies. Copy onto cards. Say them out loud before you travel.
How to use: Pick 8–12 lines for paper cards (Leitner). Practise out loud. On arrival day, keep this page or a printout in your pocket — no app required.
1. Airport & transport
Where is the exit / baggage claim?
Exit / luggage
I have a flight to… / it’s delayed
Flight info
A taxi to the city centre, please
Taxi
How much is it to…?
Price
Is there a bus / train to…?
Public transport
2. Hostel / accommodation
I have a reservation under the name…
Check-in
What time is breakfast / check-out?
Times
Is there Wi‑Fi? What’s the password?
Internet
Could I have the room key, please?
Key
There’s a problem with the water / heating
Issue
3. First day at school
I’m a new student / it’s my first day
Arrival at school
Where is the classroom / reception?
Directions
What time does the class start?
Schedule
I didn’t understand. Could you repeat that, please?
Clarification
Could you speak a bit more slowly?
Speed
4. SIM & food
I’d like a SIM card, please
Phone
How much is it per month?
Price
A coffee / a sandwich / water, please
Order
The bill, please
Paying
Do you have a menu in…?
Menu language
I’m allergic to…
Allergy
5. Emergency basics
Help! / Please call an ambulance
Emergency
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Pharmacy
I’ve lost my wallet / passport
Loss
Do you speak…?
Other language
Card examples (Leitner)
Look at the front, say the back out loud, then check. Wrong → Box 1.
Front (cue)You need the exit at the airport.
Back (say out loud)Where is the exit?
Front (cue)You want a taxi to the centre.
Back (say out loud)A taxi to the city centre, please.
Front (cue)You have a reservation.
Back (say out loud)I have a reservation under the name…
Front (cue)You need the Wi‑Fi password.
Back (say out loud)Is there Wi‑Fi? What’s the password?
Front (cue)It’s your first day at school.
Back (say out loud)I’m a new student. It’s my first day.
Front (cue)You want the teacher to speak more slowly.
Back (say out loud)Could you speak a bit more slowly?
Front (cue)You order a coffee.
Back (say out loud)A coffee, please.
Front (cue)You ask for the bill.
Back (say out loud)The bill, please.