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fluency

the ability to speak or write a language easily, smoothly, and accurately

lido

a public outdoor swimming pool or beach bathing area

range

a wide variety or selection of different things

seafront

the part of a coastal town next to and facing the sea

marina

a specially designed harbor with moorings for yachts and small boats

pier

a raised structure extending from the shore into the sea, often used for entertainment or docking boats

pub

a British tavern or bar serving drinks and food

cliff

a steep rock face, especially along the coast

literally

in an exact sense; used informally to emphasize a statement

renovated

repaired, modernized, and restored to good condition

decades

periods of ten years

tough

strong and resilient enough to handle difficult or harsh conditions

ring

to call someone on the telephone (British informal)

preset

arranged, chosen, or set in advance

inclusive

welcoming and open to everyone without exclusion

pebbles

small, smooth, round stones found on beaches or riverbeds

vibe

the atmosphere, mood, or feeling of a place (informal)

superstore

a very large supermarket or retail store

beyond

further away than; on the far side of

consist

to be composed or made up of

prawn

an edible marine crustacean similar to a large shrimp

inflation

a general rise in prices and decline in money's purchasing power

represent

to symbolize, stand for, or signify something

dodgy

unreliable, sketchy, or potentially unsafe (British informal)

rough

rowdy, unpleasant, or slightly dangerous (informal, describing a place)

chippy

a fish-and-chip shop (British informal)

coast

the land along or near the edge of the sea

recommendation

a suggestion about the best place, choice, or course of action

stick around

to stay in a place or continue watching for a short while

just a quick one

a polite, casual way to let someone know your question will only take a moment

around the area

in the nearby neighborhood or general location

what kind of…

used to ask about the specific type or category of something

a good range of

a wide and varied selection of options

could I ask you a real quick question?

a polite way to ask for a brief moment of someone's time

the best way to get into…

asking for the most convenient route or transport method to reach a place

all the way along

continuing for the entire length of a path, street, or coastline

how long would that take me?

a natural phrase used to ask for an estimated travel time

depending on

determined or influenced by a specific factor or condition

at least

used to highlight a positive aspect even if something else is inconvenient

sorry to bother you

a polite apology used when interrupting a stranger to ask for help

point me in the direction of

to show or tell someone which way to go to find a place

not really sure

a softer, polite way to say you do not know something for certain

do you know if…

an indirect, polite way to ask a yes-or-no question

you wouldn't happen to know…

a polite, indirect way to ask a stranger if they have certain information

quite a few

a fairly large number of something

I mean

used in spoken English to correct yourself or clarify what you just said

walking distance

close enough to reach comfortably on foot

could you help me out?

a friendly, everyday way to ask someone for assistance

I'm looking for…

a clear, direct way to state what place or item you are trying to find

just over there

located a very short distance away in a specific direction

the other side of

the opposite or far side of a road, boundary, or object

have you been before?

used to ask if someone has previously visited a place

is it possible to…

a polite way to ask whether something can be done or is allowed

at the moment

right now; currently

find out

to discover, check, or get information about something

that's a good point

used to agree that someone has made a smart or valid observation

looking forward to

feeling excited and pleased about something that is going to happen

just down this way

a short distance further along a street or path in the indicated direction

right by

very close to or immediately next to something

keep going

to continue moving in the same direction without stopping

know your way around

to be familiar with an area and know where things are located

I don't suppose you know…

a polite, hesitant phrase used to ask a stranger for information without assuming they know

walk straight along

to continue walking directly forward down a road or path without turning

heading in the right direction

moving or walking toward the intended destination

further on

at a greater distance ahead along the same route

quite a bit

fairly often or a noticeable amount

apart from

except for; aside from

a fountain of knowledge

an idiom describing someone who knows a great deal of helpful information

thank you so much for your help

a warm, polite expression of gratitude after receiving assistance

as well as

in addition to

is that a thing?

an informal question asking if a custom, trend, or habit actually exists

go back a long way

to have existed or been established for a very long time

to be honest

used to introduce a candid, straightforward, or direct statement

across from

directly on the opposite side of a street or space from something

nice rest of your day

a warm, casual farewell wishing someone well for the remainder of the day

thank you so much for your time

a polite way to thank a stranger for stopping to talk or help

no worries

a relaxed, friendly way to say "you're welcome" or "that's fine"

nice one

an informal British expression meaning "great," "thanks," or "well done"