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CEFR A2 • Travel English

Taking a Taxi: ESL Listening Dialogue (A2)

A A2 English listening dialogue. A passenger takes a taxi to a hotel and asks about the fare. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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Dialogue Script (2 speakers)

Driver: Hello, where to? Passenger: The Park Hotel, please. On King Street. Driver: No problem. Is this your first time in the city? Passenger: Yes, it is. How long does it take? Driver: Usually fifteen minutes, but there's a lot of traffic today. Passenger: That's okay. I'm not in a hurry. Driver: Here we are. The Park Hotel. Passenger: Thank you. How much is it? Driver: Eighteen dollars, please. Passenger: Here's twenty. Keep the change. Can I have a receipt? Driver: Sure, here you go.
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Key Vocabulary

fare
The money you pay for a journey.
traffic
Many cars on the road.
receipt
A paper that shows what you paid.
keep the change
Tell the driver they can keep the extra money.

Comprehension Questions

  1. Where does the passenger want to go?
  2. Why is the journey slow?
  3. How much is the fare?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its Lesson view for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

How to Use It in Class

  • Before listening: pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
  • First listen: students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
  • Second listen: give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
  • Speaking: pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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