These English phrases will help you in a post office when you need to buy stamps, send mail, or use other services.
Postal services
In the UK, there are two main classes of postage — first class and second class. First class is quicker.
how much is a first class stamp? |
how much is a second class stamp? |
I'd like …, please |
an envelope |
a packet of envelopes |
a jiffy bag |
could I have …, please? |
a first class stamp |
a second class stamp |
a book of first class stamps |
some first class stamps |
how many would you like? |
how many are there in a book? |
I'd like to send this to … |
Canada |
I'd like to send this parcel to … |
Brazil |
how much will it cost to send this letter to …? |
the United States |
can you put it on the scales, please? |
I'd like to send this letter by … |
Recorded Delivery (signature required on delivery) |
Special Delivery (guaranteed next day delivery in the UK, with compensation for loss or damage) |
where's the postbox? |
what's the last date I can post this to … to arrive in time for Christmas? |
Germany |
Australia |
I've come to collect a parcel |
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At the tourist information office |
At the bank
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Other services
I'd like to pay this bill |
I'd like to send some money to … |
Poland |
India |
do you sell …? |
postcards |
birthday cards |
Christmas cards |
I'd like to get a TV licence |
I need to renew my TV licence |
can you fill in this form, please? |
do you have a …? |
photo booth |
photocopier |
Things you might see
First class |
Second class |
International |
Airmail |