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100 lessons

1got lost walkingFree2need to rent a motorbike3call a taxi4buy a train ticket5flat tire6ask for directions to the bus station7missed the last bus8haggle motorbike taxi fare9find the nearest gas station10ask where to park11where is the bus station?12can I have a bus map?13what's the next stop?14does this vehicle have AC?15let me off at this stop16what time is the next trip?17buy a round-trip ticket18how much is the fare?19keep the change20can I go this way?21check into the hotel22can I change rooms?23the room's AC is broken24can I have an extra blanket?25I lost my room key card26ask for the Wi-Fi password27request late check-out28leave luggage at reception29complain about a smelly room30call housekeeping31the room has no hot water32the shower is clogged33the next room is too noisy34the TV won't turn on35the fridge isn't cold at all36can I have more toilet paper?37request a morning wake-up call38does it include breakfast?39how much is this room?40I want to pay for the room41book a table for dinner42see the menu43I want to order something less spicy44can I have more ice and tissues?45can I have the bill?46the order is wrong47ask for a good, cheap restaurant48buy coffee to go49I want to try the local specialty50the restaurant overcharged me51I'm allergic to seafood52what is this dish made of?53can I have a fork?54this dish is cold55do you have any tables left?56can I have a glass of water?57the food is delicious, thank you58this dish is too salty59does the restaurant have vegetarian dishes?60where is the restroom?61ask for the price of this item62haggle for a discount63buy an entrance ticket64find a public restroom65ask a stranger to take a photo66buy some souvenirs67find a currency exchange68find the nearest pharmacy69ask for the museum's opening hours70the store doesn't accept cards71do you have a larger size?72I'll take the blue one73can I try this on?74is it okay to take photos?75where is the tour guide?76line up to buy tickets77this place is beautiful78can I have a plastic bag?79can I get a tax refund?80is this item genuine?81my wallet was pickpocketed82my phone battery is dead83I have food poisoning84I lost my friend85I left something in the taxi86I have a weather allergy87it suddenly started raining heavily88my shoe strap broke89find the nearest police station90I lost my passport91I missed my flight92my luggage is lost93I fell and my leg is swollen94call an ambulance urgently95my phone has no signal96I get motion sickness97I can't find my wallet98help me!99I don't understand you100call the embassy for me

Frequently asked questions

If you want to become a tour guide for Chinese visitors, start learning Chinese for tourism by following the real workflow of the job rather than a general conversation course. Three areas matter most: reception, commentary and handling situations.

First, reception. Learn how to greet, introduce yourself and the vehicle team, explain the itinerary and give safety notes. These phrases repeat on every tour, so mastering them makes a smooth start and builds goodwill with the group.

Next, commentary. This is the core of guiding: presenting destinations, monuments, food and local culture. Learn by the themes of the tours you usually lead and prepare short scripts with specific keywords such as place names, historical dates and standout stories.

Finally, handling situations. Guests may get lost, change plans, complain or need medical help. Learning phrases to reassure, apologize and offer solutions keeps you calm in any circumstance.

For the method, prioritize listening and speaking: listen to role-play models, repeat aloud and record yourself to fix pronunciation. With 20–30 minutes a day focused on job situations, many guides feel confident with key phrases within two to three months. On Haohin, the specialized Chinese tourism program includes vocabulary, real dialogues and speaking practice so you are ready for every stage of the tour.

A successful welcome for a Chinese tourist group starts with the right Chinese phrases at the right time. Prepare these four groups before you go to the airport or meet the group.

1. Greetings and welcome. Phrases like “hello, welcome to Vietnam” or “we are glad to have you” make a strong first impression. Chinese travellers value warmth in greetings, so do not skip this part.

2. Boarding and itinerary instructions. Learn to count and arrange seats, remind guests to fasten seatbelts and announce travel time and stops. This keeps the group moving in order and on time.

3. Introducing destinations. Prepare short lines for each point on the itinerary: name, meaning and what is special. You do not need long commentary — just be accurate and easy to follow.

4. Handling requests and incidents. Learn to ask about food needs, shopping and free time, as well as how to apologize when plans change unexpectedly.

One tip: practise these as complete dialogues rather than isolated lines, because in reality you answer continuously. Listening to models and repeating daily builds natural reactions. On Haohin, the tourism Chinese lessons follow exactly these four groups, with clear audio and pronunciation scoring so you are ready to welcome a group right after finishing.