Here are some English phrases which may be helpful when visiting a town or city, as well as some common signs.
| Excuse me, where's …? |
| the tourist information office |
| the bus station |
| the train station |
| the police station |
| the harbour |
| Is there a … near here? |
| cashpoint |
| bank |
| supermarket |
| hairdressers |
| chemists |
| Do you know where the … embassy is? |
| Japanese |
| Russian |
Things you might see
| Town centre |
| Bus stop |
| Taxis |
| Underground |
| Hospital |
| Public library |
| Post office |
| Keep off the grass |
| Wet paint |
The following signs are sometimes painted on roads at crossings for the benefit of pedestrians: