Useful phrases for travelling on business

A. Managing the dialogue

I’m sorry, I don’t speak… Do you speak German or English? Could you repeat that?

Sorry, could you say that again, please?

Sorry, could you slow down, please?

Excuse me, what do you mean by...?

At the airport

Could you tell me where the check-in/departures area is, please?

I’m flying with…

Where do I drop my bags? How do I get to…?

Do you have any charging stations in this area?

At the hotel

I have a reservation for… nights. I’d like a non-smoking/quiet room, please.

Could I have a room on a higher/ lower floor?

Is there an iron and ironing board in the room?

Is there a code for the Wi-fi or is it open access?

Can I order a wake-up call/taxi for the morning, please?

D.IN the restaurant

I have a(n)… allergy.

I’m allergic to…

I’d like to have the soup/salad, followed by the chicken/beef/ pork/duck.

What vegetarian dishes do you have?

What would you recommend? Could I have some still/ sparkling water, please?

I’d like to pay, please.

Could you bring me the bill, please?