Making Small Talk in a Taxi | Travel English

A fun lesson for ESL students to learn modal verbs, travel English vocabulary, and expressions to make small talk in a taxi. Learn natural vocabulary and expressions in ESL Conversations.

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Warm Up Question

1. How often do you take a taxi?
2. What are good and bad points about taking a taxi?
3. What is better: Uber or taxi?
4. When traveling, what do you think is the best way to get around?
5. Do you tip the taxi driver? Why or why not?

ESL Video on Making Small Talk in a Taxi

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ESL Travel English Conversation on Making Small Talk

Taxi Driver:
Good morning ma’am. Where are you headed?

Passenger:
Good morning! The Hyatt, on Cathedral Place. I’m sure you know where that is?

Taxi Driver:
I certainly do. It is a popular hotel.
I see you have a suitcase, are you just visiting?

Passenger:
Yes, I am here on business, but I will hopefully have some spare time to see some of the sights.
I should have some time on the weekend to get out and about.

Taxi Driver:
Well, welcome to our city. It’s a really nice time of year to visit. It’s not too hot or too cold. There’s lots to see and do.
I really recommend checking out York Street. It’s a popular shopping area.

Passenger:
Oh, that sounds interesting. I do need to do some shopping for my husband and family.
Thanks for the tip.

Taxi Driver:
Here, please take my card and if you need a ride anywhere give me a call. If I am available, I would love to drive you around.

Passenger:
Thanks, that is very kind of you. I may just take you up on that.

Taxi Driver:
How long are you staying, may I ask?

Passenger:
I’ll be here about ten days, so I should have plenty of time to see the most popular attractions.

Taxi Driver:
Okay, here we are. It’s thirty-seven dollars and forty cents. Will you be paying by cash or credit card?

Passenger:
Cash please. Here you go.

Taxi Driver:
Here’s your change ma’am. Enjoy your stay and I hope to see you again.

Passenger:
Oh, keep the change. Goodbye and have a wonderful day!

ESL Listening Questions Travel English

1. Where is she going?
2. Why is she in town?
3. When will she have time to see the sights?
4. According to the taxi driver, why is it a good time to visit?
5. What does that taxi driver recommend that she do?
6. Why does he give her his card?
7. How does she pay?
8. How much change does he give her?

Matching Vocabulary for Making Small Talk in a Taxi

Match the words on the left with their meaning on the right.

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