English Essentials A1_ Airport part 2

English Essentials

Lesson Topic: Airport Part 2: Onboard CEFR Level: A1

In this lesson:

• Boarding the Plane
• Interacting Onboard
• In-Flight Activities
• Following Safety Procedures
• Preparing for Landing
• Back in the airport

Your plane ticketLook at the ticket and announcement and complete the sentences

• Passenger name:

• Flight Destination:

• Seat Number:

• Departure Time and Date:

• Flight Number:

• Gate Number:

”Ladies and Gentlemen, Flight GF6815 from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is now boarding from gate 15.”

Getting settled onboardMatch these questions with the scenario

A flight attendant or nearby passenger assists with the bag.

A flight attendant replies, "In about 30 minutes."

A flight attendant says, "We expect to land in two hours."

Another passenger nods and moves to let you in.

The passenger passes the in-flight magazine.

A passenger points towards the back of the plane.

In-Flight ActivitiesWhat do you do on a business flight? Is it different to when you fly for pleasure?Drag the descriptions to the correct images

Playing games or using your phone.

Watching a movie or a show.

Writing or reviewing documents.

Listening to music.

Sleeping or resting.

Reading a book or magazine.

Useful language

When I fly, I usually … If I'm flying for business, I always ...

Learning Safety EquipmentIt's important to recognize safety items. Drag each safety item and it's location to correct picture.

Oxygen Mask

Inflatable Slide

Seat Belt

Safety Card

Emergency Exit

Life Vest

Located above your head

Located on the seat

Located at the exit of the plane

Located at the sides of the cabin

Located in the seat pocket in front

Located under the seat

During the FlightDo you work during the flight?What is essential and what is non-essential to you?

• Tray table
• Comfortable seat
• Water
• Adequate lighting
• Pen and Notebook
• Sufficient foot space
• A secretary / personal assistant
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• USB charging port
• In-flight Wi-Fi

Can I get you anything?

I would like some water, please.

Useful language

During the flight, I like to have ... If I'm working, I need / don't need ...

Seat Belt and SafetyWhen the seat belt sign is on, return to your seat and fasten it.Match each safety-related question with the correct answer.

Polite Requests OnboardCreate polite requests using 'could' for different scenarios on a flight.

Excuse me, could you tell me where the toilets are?

Useful language

Could you tell me ... Could I have ...

A Final Announcement Read the flight attendant’s message

"Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to the following announcement. The captain has turned on the fasten seat belt sign as begin our descent into London Heathrow. We ask that you please return to your seats and securely fasten your seat belt for safety. Please ensure your seat back and folding trays are in their full upright position, and that your hand luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead lockers. Please turn off and store all laptop computers. Mobile devices can continue to be used as long as they remain in flight mode. The flight attendants will be passing around the cabin to check and to pick up any remaining rubbish. The local time in London is approximately 3pm. The weather conditions at Heathrow are dry and sunny with a temperature of 22 degrees. On behalf of this airline and the entire crew, I'd like to thank you for joining us on this trip and we look forward to seeing you on board again. “

The plane is preparing to land. Prepare yourself.Drag the words below to complete the sentences

mobile

fasten

turn off

stowed

upright

announcement

• Please listen to the ____________________ from the flight crew.

• Put the seat back and tray table in their ____________ positions.

• You can use a ___________ device in flight mode.

• You must ____________ your seat belt for safety.

• It's important that all cabin luggage is put under the seat or ______________ in the overhead lockers.

• You need to ____________ your laptop and put it away.

After LandingMatch each scenario with a question.

Which carousel for the flight from Barcelona?

Can you tell me where I can change money?

Can you show me where the hotel buses stop?

Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest toilet is?