In this workshop you practice a short ticket-counter conversation in Chinese. You will ask for a round-trip ticket to the airport, say when the return trip is, ask the price, and also ask for a one-way ticket. Each native line is given with its English meaning, then you use it in guided speaking tasks. You can play both roles with the audio, and you can check your answers with the keys provided.
Asking for a ticket and giving the return time
At a ticket counter, the customer states what they want. The line «我要一张去机场的往返票。» means "I want a round-trip ticket to the airport." The staff member then asks for the return time with «好的。回程是什么时候？», which means "Okay. When is the return trip?" The customer answers with «回程是明天下午三点。», meaning "The return trip is tomorrow at 3 p.m." Notice the order: the customer requests the ticket first, the staff member asks about the return trip, and the customer gives the time. When you practice, keep this order so the exchange stays clear.
Asking the price and choosing one-way
After the return time is given, the staff member states the price with «好的，往返票一百元。», meaning "Okay, a round-trip ticket is 100 yuan." If you want to ask the price yourself, use «往返票多少钱？», which means "How much is a round-trip ticket?" If you do not need a return trip, use «我要一张单程票。», meaning "I want a one-way ticket." These lines let you handle two common situations: asking the cost and changing your request to a single trip.
Putting the conversation together
A full exchange can start with «你好，我要一张去机场的往返票。», meaning "Hello, I want a round-trip ticket to the airport." The staff member replies with «好的。回程是什么时候？», asking when the return trip is. You answer with «回程是明天下午三点。», meaning "The return trip is tomorrow at 3 p.m." The staff member then says «好的，往返票一百元。», giving the price. If you only need to go one way, replace the first request with «我要一张单程票。». Practice the whole sequence aloud, then swap roles with the audio so you speak the staff member's lines too.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
我要一张去机场的往返票。
I want a round-trip ticket to the airport.
Wǒ yào yī zhāng qù jīchǎng de wǎngfǎn piào.
回程是明天下午三点。
The return trip is tomorrow at 3 p.m.
Huíchéng shì míngtiān xiàwǔ sān diǎn.
往返票多少钱？
How much is a round-trip ticket?
Wǎngfǎn piào duōshao qián?
我要一张单程票。
I want a one-way ticket.
Wǒ yào yī zhāng dānchéng piào.
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
你好，我要一张去机场的往返票。
Hello, I want a round-trip ticket to the airport.好的。回程是什么时候？
Okay. When is the return trip?回程是明天下午三点。
The return trip is tomorrow at 3 p.m.好的，往返票一百元。
Okay, a round-trip ticket is 100 yuan.Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided ticket-counter exchange
You are the customer at a ticket counter. The staff member is played by the audio or a partner. Use the recorded lines in order.
Your task: Say the customer's opening line «你好，我要一张去机场的往返票。». Wait for the staff member's question «好的。回程是什么时候？». Then give the return time with «回程是明天下午三点。». Finally, listen for the price line «好的，往返票一百元。» and repeat it back.
Choose the right reply
Read each situation and choose the line that fits. All lines are from the recordings.
Your task: Situation 1: You want to ask the price of a round-trip ticket. Choose «往返票多少钱？» or «我要一张单程票。». Situation 2: You only need to go one way. Choose «往返票多少钱？» or «我要一张单程票。». Situation 3: The staff member asks when the return trip is. Choose «回程是明天下午三点。» or «好的，往返票一百元。».
Recall the conversation with correct roles
Cover the lines above. You will rebuild the conversation from memory, keeping the correct order and roles.
Your task: First, as the customer, say the opening request «你好，我要一张去机场的往返票。». Then, as the staff member, ask about the return trip «好的。回程是什么时候？». Next, as the customer, give the return time «回程是明天下午三点。». Finally, as the staff member, state the price «好的，往返票一百元。». Say each line in this order without looking.
Common questions
Can I practice both the customer and staff roles?
Yes. You can speak the customer lines and let the audio or a partner speak the staff lines, then swap. Use the answer keys and your own listening to check your accuracy.
What if I only need a one-way ticket?
Use «我要一张单程票。», which means "I want a one-way ticket." You can say it in place of the round-trip request at the start of the exchange. The return-time question and the round-trip price line do not apply to a one-way ticket.
Sources and further reading
- chinese: buy a return ticketChecked September 2026
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