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Welcome to the United Kingdom

In the UK, the most common language spoken is English. British locals really appreciate when you greet them in their native language and make an effort to communicate respectfully. Learning a few English phrases will really enhance your trip to the UK!

Essential English Phrases

Greetings

Hello

"heh-low"

Good evening

"good eve-ning"

Hi

"Huh-ey"

Goodbye

"good-by"

Manners & Politeness

Please

"plee-z"

Thank you

"fank yoo"

Excuse me

"ex-kuu-z mee"

Pardon

"par-don"

Sorry

"soh-ree"

Communication Essentials

Do you speak English?

"doo yoo speek in-glish"

Can you repeat that?

"can yoo ree-peet that"

Can you speak slower?

"can yoo speek slow-wer"

I don't understand

"aiy doon-tuh un-der-stan-d"

I don't speak English

"aiy doon-tuh speek in-glish"

I don't speak French well

"aiy doon-tuh speek in-glish weh-ll"

Where is...?

"wir iz"

How much does it cost?

"h-ow muh-ch dus it kost"

Ordering at a Restaurant

I would like...

"aiy wud layk"

Can we order please

"can wee or-duh plee-z"

The bill, please

"vuh bill plee-z"