jueves, 10 de marzo de 2011

PB AT THE AIRPORT

English for Specific Purposes created by Prof.  Gabriela Serrano B.

(1) On vacation


At the airport.  Examples:
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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(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

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(10)  more important phrases


Important phrases
Jet lag
conveyor belt
airline counter
direct flight/ non-stop flight