At the Airport
Terminal
Gate
Passenger
Crew
Airline (Which
airline are you flying?)
Baggage /
Luggage / Suitcases
Checked luggage
Carry-on / Hand
luggage
At Check-In
Ticket Agent
Ticket
Passport
Boarding Pass
Do you have your
passport?
Are you checking
any luggage? (I am checking 2 pieces of luggage.)
Do you prefer an
aisle or window seat? (I prefer a window seat.)
You will be
boarding at Gate D32.
The plane will
be boarding at 3:45 and will be taking off (leaving / departing) at 4:20.
Video: Learning English at
the Airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSphQuwoPiA (until 2:10)
At Security
TSA Agent /
Security
Do you have your
boarding pass and identification?
Please take off your
shoes.
Put your
computer in a separate bin.
Take out your
liquids.
Video: How to breeze through airport security: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5fikYxmYrY
Video: How to get through airport security quickly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W-Rje-mKi4
In the Plane
Pilot
Flight Attendant
(Steward / Stewardess)
Turbulence
Put your bags
under your seat or in an overhead compartment.
Fasten your
seatbelts.
You may now turn
on your electronic devices.
You are free to
move about the cabin.
Would you like
something to drink?
Video: Learning English at the Airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSphQuwoPiA (2:10 – 4:25)
At Immigrations / Passport Control
Immigrations
Agent
US Citizens / US
Residents / Non-US Citizens
Can I see your
passport?
Is this your
first visit?
What’s the
purpose of your visit? (Business/ Pleasure)
How long will
you be staying? (I will be here for two weeks)
Where will you
be staying? (I am staying at a friend’s house. / I am staying at the Hilton
Hotel.)
Listening
activity: http://www.esl-lab.com/customs/customrd1.htm
Video: Learning English at the Airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSphQuwoPiA (6:28-8:23)
At Baggage Claim
Carousel
At Customs
Customs Agent
Do you have
anything to declare? (Nothing to declare)
Duty fee /
Duty-free
Customs
Form: http://www.esl-lab.com/customs/customrd1.htm
Family name
Last name
Surname
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