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Phrases
Arrests
I am an United States citizen.

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I have a right to call the United States Embassy/Consulate.

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Please call the United States Embassy/Consulate immediately.

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Food & Water
Where is the market?

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Is this safe drinking water?

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Where can I get something to eat?

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I can't/don't eat meat/pork, etc.

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I am allergic to…

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General Info
My name is…

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I don't understand.

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Please speak slowly.

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What (time, date, day) is it?

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Where is the nearest (bathroom, telephone, bank, ...)?

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Can you give me directions to …?

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Where can I find information about …?

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Can you write this down for me?

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Can you show me on this map?

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I'm lost.

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Can you contact this person for me?

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Where is the closest internet café?

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Help
This is an emergency.

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Where can I get help?

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I need help.

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Please help me!

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Where is the police station?

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Stop! Thief!

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Medical
My blood type is…

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I'm not feeling well.

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Please take me to the hospital/doctor.

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How do I get to the (doctor, hospital)?

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I'm allergic to penicillin/aspirin.etc.

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I am diabetic, etc.

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Money
Do you take travelers' checks?

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I need a cash advance from my credit card.

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Do you take credit cards?

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What is the exchange rate for (dollars) to (local currency)?

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Where can I exchange money?

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How much does this cost?

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Where is the closest ATM?

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Where is the closest bank?

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Transportation
How long is the trip?

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Are there student rates?

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How much is the ticket?

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Where can I get a (bus, taxi, train, metro)?

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Can you take me to a (bus,taxi,train,metro)?

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Where can I rent a car?

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Please take me to the airport.

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What is the fare?

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Does this bus/metro stop at...?

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