HackersTalk Travel English: 10-Minute Miracle

Author Hackers Language Institute · Publisher Hackers Language Institute · Published 2019-01-02 · ISBN 9788965422778

About the Book

[Unique Features of Hackers Textbooks]
1. Travel English conversation you can find and use instantly for different situations
1) Presents all situations you might encounter on a trip, from departure to return.
2) Find and say exactly what you want to say for each situation, such as going through immigration, asking for directions, or checking into accommodation.
3) Includes expressions for the latest travel trends, such as duty-free shopping, car rental, Wi-Fi usage, SIM card purchase, and tax refunds.

2. Just 10 minutes a day is all it takes for even complete beginners to speak English on their travels!
Study for just 10 stress-free minutes on your commute, during lunch, while traveling, or before bed, and be ready for travel conversations.

3. "Top 10 Essential Travel Patterns" to help anyone easily say what they want
1) You can have conversations knowing just a few frequently used patterns for travel.
2) Use the 'Top 10 Essential Travel Patterns' to navigate travel English conversations, including patterns for asking about prices/locations and expressing desires.

4. The 10-Minute Miracle Learning Method for Travel English
1) Review situations encountered during travel and useful tips.
2) Check travel vocabulary that can be used immediately in given situations.
3) Master essential patterns and sentences for each situation.
4) Practice speaking sentences by imagining travel scenarios.
5) Maximize learning effectiveness by checking native speaker pronunciation with American accent MP3s and free lectures.

5. Includes "Quick Reference Travel Dictionary for Urgent Situations"
1) Includes a travel dictionary where you can easily find what you want to say using Korean keywords when you can't think of the English.
2) With example sentences containing keywords, you can easily find and say sentences related to those keywords.

6. Includes "Essential Expressions for Emergencies & English for More Convenient Travel"
1) Essential Expressions for Emergencies
A compilation of useful expressions for emergency situations encountered during travel, such as sudden illness or transportation problems.
2) English for More Convenient Travel
From basic expressions needed for travel, such as greetings, thanks, and refusal, to information for convenient travel, such as how to fill out various declaration forms and tax refund documents.

7. 5 additional helpful resources provided (HackersTalk.co.kr)
1) Free解説lectures for this textbook (podcast lectures & lecture MP3s)
Learn easily and enjoyably anytime, anywhere with podcast lectures and lecture MP3s.
2) Mobile speaking training program
Scan the QR code to access American accent MP3s + free lectures for speaking practice.
3) Textbook MP3s
Listen to and repeat travel vocabulary and example sentences with American pronunciation, intonation, and speed.
4) 10 English sentences of the day
Learn the pattern of the day and 10 sentences using that pattern with native speaker MP3s.
5) 1:1 speaking care from an expert
After learning new expressions and pronunciation daily, record and upload your speaking audio for 1:1 feedback from a teacher.

Table of Contents

[On the Plane]
1. When asking about your seat
2. When ordering in-flight meals
3. When requesting snacks
4. When requesting in-flight items
5. When asking for help filling out forms
6. When ordering duty-free items
7. When asking about equipment/facilities
8. When making requests to other passengers

[At the Airport]
1. When checking in
2. When going through security screening
3. When shopping at duty-free
4. When asking about facility locations
5. When transferring
6. When going through immigration
7. When making a customs declaration
8. When having trouble finding luggage

[Transportation]
1. When asking for directions
2. When buying bus tickets
3. When asking about bus boarding/alighting
4. When buying train/subway tickets
5. When asking about train/subway boarding/alighting
6. When taking a taxi
7. When getting out of a taxi
8. When renting a car

[At Accommodation]
1. When asking about room availability
2. When requesting a preferred room type
3. When asking about check-in/out
4. When asking about operating hours
5. When requesting resolution for room issues
6. When requesting room amenities
7. When asking about shuttle buses
8. When requesting other services

[When Shopping]
1. When asking if an item is available
2. When asking to try on/use an item
3. When asking about prices
4. When bargaining over prices
5. When paying
6. When requesting wrapping
7. When there's a problem with an item
8. When requesting an exchange/refund

[At a Restaurant]
1. When making a reservation
2. When asking about seating
3. When ordering
4. When you have dietary restrictions
5. When there's a problem with the food
6. When requesting utensils
7. When requesting other services
8. When paying the bill

[When Sightseeing]
1. When buying admission tickets
2. When booking a tour/viewing
3. When requesting a cancellation/refund/change
4. When renting an item
5. When asking other visitors for a favor
6. When visiting a tourist information center
7. When you want to take a photo
8. When asking about facility locations

[On the Street]
1. When asking for directions
2. When needing public transportation
3. When asking about nearby facility locations
4. When needing internet/phone access
5. When you want to take a photo
6. When asking a passerby for a favor
7. When refusing touts
8. When a foreigner speaks to you

[Emergencies]
01 When sick or injured
02 When going to a hospital/pharmacy
03 When lost
04 When something is lost
05 When something is stolen
06 When involved in a traffic accident
07 When there's a problem with transportation

[English for More Convenient Travel]
01 Basic Expressions
02 Saying Numbers
03 How to fill out an immigration declaration form
04 How to fill out a lost/stolen item report
05 How to fill out tax refund documents

[Quick Reference Travel Dictionary for Urgent Situations]