Short articles and everyday conversations — Arabic fully vowelled, Japanese with furigana, English, Indonesian, and Chinese, each with a Thai gloss. Pick a language, pick a field, start reading.
25 conversations · travel · page 1 / 2
Two travelers help each other find the right terminal at a busy airport.
A traveler calls a hotel to check availability and book a standard room.
A passenger buys a ticket to Beijing at the train station ticket window.
A visitor asks a local which bus goes to the city museum.
Two friends order a simple halal meal at a local restaurant during their trip.
A traveler exchanges money at a bank counter before a trip abroad.
A tourist asks a shopkeeper how to get to the old town gate.
A traveler buys snacks and essentials at a local supermarket.
A traveler hails a taxi and tells the driver the destination address.
Two colleagues plan a multi-city trip across China and discuss which cities to prioritize.
A visitor asks a local tour guide about the history and significance of the Great Wall.
A student asks a friend with travel experience how to apply for a tourist visa.
Two friends discuss what they learned during a visit to a history museum.
Two travelers compare the pros and cons of flying versus taking a high-speed train.
A guest checks in at a hotel, requests specific amenities, and asks about nearby services.
A traveler goes through immigration and customs inspection upon arriving in a foreign country.
Two travelers share impressions while walking through a preserved ancient water town.
Two researchers debate the environmental and cultural trade-offs of mass tourism at heritage sites.
A professor and a graduate student discuss the Silk Road's role as a conduit for commerce, ideas, and faith.
Two anthropology students discuss the psychological and sociological dimensions of culture shock abroad.
Two urban planners discuss how cities can design infrastructure that serves both residents and tourists.
A linguist and a frequent traveler discuss strategies for overcoming language barriers across cultures.
A doctor and a mountaineer discuss how the human body adapts to altitude and how travelers can prepare safely.
A seasoned photographer and a journalist discuss the ethical responsibilities of documenting communities during travel.