スイス・アメリカ旅行英語
Travel English for Switzerland & USA
Whether you’re exploring the Swiss Alps or navigating New York City, this guide covers essential phrases for flexible travelers. Especially those who need to handle bookings, changes, cancellations and schedule adjustments.
スイスのアルプスを満喫する時も、ニューヨークの街を歩き回る時も、このガイドは柔軟な旅行者に欠かせないフレーズを集めました。予約の手配から変更、キャンセル、スケジュールの調整まで、自信を持って対応できるようになります。
Module 1: Airport & Flight Changes
Essential Phrases for Schedule Changes
| Situation 状況 | English Phrase 英語フレーズ | Pronunciation 発音 | Japanese 日本語 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changing flight dates フライト日程の変更 | I’d like to reschedule my flight to [date]. | /aɪd laɪk tuː riːˈʃedjuːl maɪ flaɪt tuː/ | フライトを[日付]に変更したいのですが |
| Canceling bookings 予約のキャンセル | I need to cancel my reservation and get a refund. | /aɪ niːd tuː ˈkænsl maɪ ˌrezəˈveɪʃən ænd get ə ˈriːfʌnd/ | 予約をキャンセルして返金をお願いしたいです。 |
| Asking about fees 料金の確認 | Is there a cancellation fee or change fee? | /ɪz ðeər ə ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən fiː ɔːr tʃeɪndʒ fiː/ | キャンセル料・変更料はかかりますか？ |
| Requesting credit クレジット利用の依頼 | Can I get a travel credit instead of a refund? | /kæn aɪ get ə ˈtrævəl ˈkredɪt ɪnˈsted əv ə ˈriːfʌnd/ | 返金の代わりに旅行クレジットは使えますか？ |
| Explaining reasons 理由の説明 | My plans changed unexpectedly due to [reason]. | /maɪ plænz tʃeɪndʒd ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli djuː tuː/ | 予定が思わぬ理由で変更になりまして |
Pronunciation Practice: Change/Refund Scenarios
- I’d like to reschedule my flight to next Thursday.
- Stress: re-SCHED-ule
- Note: British = “shed-yule” / American = “sked-yule”
- “Is this ticket refundable or non-refundable?”
- Stress: re-FUND-able / non-re-FUND-able
- “I need to cancel due to a family emergency.”
- Stress: CAN-cel / e-MER-gen-cy
Module 2: Switzerland-Specific English
Swiss Travel Essentials
| Scenario | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Train connections | Is this the train to Interlaken? | Swiss trains are punctual—be on time! |
| Mountain transport | I’d like a ticket to the Jungfraujoch. | Practice: /ˈjʊŋfraʊjɔːx/ |
| Multilingual greetings | Hello / Grüezi / Bonjour | Swiss appreciate language attempts |
| Asking about passes | Does this Swiss Travel Pass cover cable cars? | Know your pass benefits |
| Bad weather Late hotel check-ins | I’ll arrive late due to a delayed train. Please hold my reservation. | Critical for mountain hotels |
Swiss Pronunciation Challenge
Tricky Swiss Names:
- Zürich = /ˈzjʊərɪk/ (ZEWR-ik)
- Geneva = /dʒəˈniːvə/ (juh-NEE-vuh)
- Lucerne = /luːˈsɜːrn/ (loo-SURN)
- Lausanne = /loʊˈzæn/ (loh-ZAN)
Module 3: USA-Specific English
American Travel Scenarios
| Scenario | English | Cultural Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car changes | I need to extend my rental by two days. | Book changes early—rates fluctuate |
| Hotel modifications | Can I modify my checkout date? | American hotels are flexible but charge for late changes |
| Restaurant reservations | I need to push my reservation back an hour. | “Push back” = delay / “Move up” = earlier |
| Flight standby | I’d like to go on standby for an earlier flight. | Free on same day with most US carriers |
| Tipping clarification | Is gratuity included, or should I tip separately? | Tipping is essential in US service |
American vs. British Pronunciation
| Word | American | British | Your Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule | /ˈskedʒuːl/ | /ˈʃedjuːl/ | Use American in USA |
| Cancel | /ˈkænsl/ | /ˈkænsəl/ | Both understood |
| Process | /ˈprɑːses/ | /ˈprəʊses/ | American in USA |
| Route | /raʊt/ (rhymes with “out”) | /ruːt/ | American: /raʊt/ |
Module 4: Interactive Quizzes
Quiz 1: Change Scenario Matching
Match the situation to the correct phrase:
クイズ：状況に合ったフレーズを選んでください
Choose the correct phrase for each situation:
1. Flight delayed, missing connection
2. Want to move flight to next week
3. Trip cancelled entirely
Quiz 2: Pronunciation Check
Which word has different stress?
- reschedule | refund | reserve
- cancellation | modification | confirmation
- refundable | changeable | transferable
Check Answers
- re-serve (others: re-SCHED-ule, re-FUND)
- con-fir-MA-tion (others: can-cel-LA-tion, mod-i-fi-CA-tion)
- CHANGE-a-ble (others: re-FUND-a-ble, trans-FER-ra-ble)
Score: ___/3
Quiz 3: Switzerland vs. USA Usage
Choose the correct country:
クイズ：スイスとアメリカ、どちらで使う？
Choose which country uses each phrase:
| Phrase / フレーズ | Switzerland 🇨🇭 スイス |
USA 🇺🇸 アメリカ |
|---|---|---|
| “I’ll take the funicular up.” | ||
| “Can I get the check, please?” | ||
| “Is this covered by the Swiss Pass?” | ||
| “I’d like to put this on my card.” | ||
| “Where’s the nearest tram?” |
Module 5: Emergency & Last-Minute Phrases
When Plans Fall Through
| Emergency | English | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Missed flight | I missed my connection. What’s the next flight to [city]? | Calm but urgent |
| Lost reservation | I have a booking confirmation here. Can you locate my reservation? | Polite, prepared |
| Overbooked hotel | I have a confirmed reservation. What are my alternatives? | Assertive |
| Medical issue | I need to see a doctor. Is there a clinic nearby? | Clear, serious |
| Payment issue | My card isn’t working. Can I pay in cash or transfer? | Problem-solving |
Pronunciation Practice: Difficult Travel Words
🔊 Record yourself saying these:
- Itinerary = /aɪˈtɪnəreri/ (eye-TIN-er-air-ee)
- Accommodation = /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/ (uh-kom-uh-DAY-shun)
- Reservation = /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ (rez-uh-VAY-shun)
- Luggage/Baggage = /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ (LUG-ij / BAG-ij)
- Itinerary modification = /aɪˈtɪnəreri ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
Final Section: Your Personal Travel Checklist
Before your trip, ensure you can confidently say:
- [ ] I need to change my reservation to [date].
- [ ] Is there a penalty for canceling?
- [ ] I’d like a window seat, please.
- [ ] Where is the baggage claim?
- [ ] Can you recommend a local restaurant?
- [ ] My flight was delayed. I need assistance.
- [ ] I’d like to dispute this charge.
