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 |
| English phrase guide | |
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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 |
| English phrase guide | |
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At the bank
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