English for Specific Purposes created by Prof. Gabriela Serrano B.
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Airport english | |
Here is my passport | Do you prefer window or aisle seat? |
I prefer window seat. | My flight departs at 8pm |
Your gate is A 14 | We will be departing soon |
Please have your boarding pass on hand | I want to buy some things at the duty free stores |
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English for Specific Purposes
(2) USEFUL QUESTIONS at the airport
Useful questions in class. Examples:
QUESTIONS ASKED TO YOU | |
How many bags are you checking? | Do you have an e-ticket? |
Did you pack these bags yourself? | Have you paid your airport improvement fee/tax? |
Do you have a carry-on bag? | Do you have your passport? |
May I see your ticket? | Do you require special assistance? |
English for Specific Purposes created by Prof. Gabriela Serrano B.
(3) PROBLEMS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER AT THE AIRPORT
PROBLEMS AT THE AIRPORT |
Your baggage is overweight. |
Your carry-on luggage is too large. |
Your flight is delayed. |
Your ticket is expired. |
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(4) Questions YOU may need to ask:
QUESTIONS ASKED BY YOU | |
Is my connection flight on time? | Where is the departure/arrival gate? |
Where is the boarding gate? | Where is the check-in desk for ….airlines? |
Can I get a coffee at the gate? | Where do I collect my baggage? |
Is there somewhere to eat? | When should I be at the gate? |
English for Specific Purposes created by Prof- Gabriela Serrano B.
(5)
INSIDE THE AIRPLANE | |
A RESPONSIBLE PERSON. | |
I AM | 22 YEARS OLD. |
I’M | A COSTA RICAN CITIZEN. |
I’M | AN OPTIMISTIC PERSON. |
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(6) People your going to meet in an airport
PEOPLE | ||
PASSENGERS | CUSTOMER SERVICE REP | DUTY FREE REP |
PILOTS | CO PILOTS | GATE AGENTS |
CAPTAIN | SECURITY | CARGO RAMP |
Steward male, stewardess (female), flight attendant | CAR RENTAL REP | EMERGENCY PERSONNEL |
English for Specific Purposes created by Prof. Dr. Gabriela Serrano B
(7) PHRASES INSIDE THE AIRPLANE
INSIDE THE AIRPLANE |
Please fill out this form before the plane lands. |
I had a good trip. Thanks for your help. |
Would you like something to drink? |
Please fasten your seat belts and remain seated. |
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(8) important vocabulary
Important vocabulary | |
flight | vuelo |
gate | Puerta de embarque |
Boarding pass | Tarjeta de embarque |
ticket | boleto |
English for Specific Purposes created by Prof. Gabriela Serrano B.
(9) more important phrases
Important phrases |
bumpy flight |
runway |
to take off |
landing |
English for Specific Purposes
(10) more important phrases
Important phrases |
Jet lag |
conveyor belt |
airline counter |
direct flight/ non-stop flight |