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Hi everyone, welcome back to Level Up

Daily. Today we have a super exciting

topic. English at the airport.

>> That's right, Emma. And trust me,

whether you're traveling for the first

time or you're a frequent flyer, airport

English can be tricky. But don't worry,

by the end of this video, you'll feel

confident to handle any airport

situation.

>> Imagine this. You're at the check-in

counter. Your heart is racing and the

agent asks you something you don't

understand. What do you do

>> exactly? That moment can be stressful,

but with the right phrases and

confidence, you'll handle it like a pro.

So, in this series, we'll guide you step

by step from check-in, security,

boarding to asking for help at the

airport. And the best part, you'll learn

real English that travelers actually

use.

>> Let's start with the first step,

checking in at the counter. Next

section, check-in phrases.

When you approach the check-in counter,

you can start with, "Hello, I'd like to

check in, please. Here's my passport and

ticket."

>> And if the agent asks you, "Do you have

any luggage to check in?" You can say,

"Yes, I have one suitcase." Or, "No,

just my carry-on."

>> Perfect. Simple phrases, but they make a

huge difference. Part two, security and

asking for directions. Welcome back

everyone. So, you've checked in and now

it's time to move to security. For many

travelers, this is a stressful moment,

but honestly, it doesn't have to be.

>> Exactly. At security, the officer will

give you clear instructions. They might

say things like, "Please place your bag

on the conveyor belt. Remove your shoes,

belt, and any metal items. Take out your

laptop and tablets.

>> And don't panic. You can respond

politely. Sure, no problem. Do I need to

remove my laptop?

>> Let's do a little mini role play.

Imagine this situation. Security

officer, please take off your belt and

shoes and place all electronic devices

in the tray. You traveler. Sure. Should

I take out my phone as well? Security

officer. No, just laptops and tablets.

You okay? Thank you.

>> See, simple phrases like these keep

everything smooth. And remember, always

say please and thank you. It makes a big

difference. Asking for directions in the

airport.

>> After security, you might feel a little

lost. Airports can be huge and finding

your gate is sometimes confusing. That's

where asking for directions comes in.

>> Some useful phrases. Excuse me, where is

gate 24? Could you please tell me how to

get to terminal B? I'm a bit lost. Can

you help me?

>> And don't forget to listen carefully to

the response. Often people will say, "Go

straight, then turn right at the coffee

shop. Your gate will be on the left.

Take the elevator to the second floor,

then follow the signs to terminal B."

>> If you want to sound confident, you can

repeat what you understood. So, I go

straight, then turn right at the coffee

shop, and gate 24 will be on the left.

Is that correct? This shows you're

polite and ensures you don't get lost.

>> Boarding announcements.

Next, let's talk about boarding

announcements. Airports can be noisy, so

it's important to know the phrases

you'll hear.

>> Some common examples. Now, boarding

flight 305 to London. Passengers in

group A. Final call for flight 305 to

London. Please proceed to gate 24

immediately.

And if you're not sure which line to

join, you can politely ask, "Excuse me,

is this the line for flight 305?

I'm in group B. Should I line up here?"

>> Remember, listen carefully and don't

rush. Staying calm helps you understand

better.

>> Extra tips. Staying confident at the

airport. Emma, let's share some tips for

staying confident.

Practice key phrases before your trip.

Even saying them aloud at home can help.

Always keep your documents handy.

Passport, boarding pass, and ID. Smile

and be polite. Airport staff respond

well to friendly travelers. Ask for

clarification if needed. It's better to

ask than to guess.

>> And one more thing, don't be afraid to

use English in real situations. Mistakes

are normal. The more you practice at the

airport, the easier it becomes.

Absolutely. Remember, airports are full

of people from all over the world.

Everyone is trying to communicate. Your

effort to speak English is already a big

step.

>> Great. That's it for part two. Next,

we'll move to boarding the plane,

finding your seat, and talking to flight

attendants. Part three, boarding the

plane and in-flight English. Welcome

back everyone. So, you've passed

security, found your gate, and now it's

time to board the plane.

>> Yes. This is one of my favorite parts of

traveling. That moment when you finally

walk onto the airplane and think, "The

adventure begins."

>> I know, right? But for many English

learners, this part can be confusing,

too. There are so many announcements and

instructions and sometimes you're not

sure what people are saying

>> exactly. So, let's go step by step

starting with boarding announcements and

talking to the flight crew. Boarding the

plane.

>> When you hear something like this, now

boarding flight 305 to London.

Passengers in group A may proceed to

gate 24.

That means the airline is calling

passengers in a specific group to enter

the plane.

>> Yes, most airlines board in groups or by

seat numbers. You can ask, "Excuse me,

which group are you boarding now? When

can I board?" I'm in group C. Is this

the line for group B?

>> Great. And when it's your turn, you'll

meet the gate. agent who will scan your

boarding pass.

>> They might say, "Can I see your boarding

pass, please? Have a safe flight. Enjoy

your trip."

>> And you can respond politely. Here you

go. Thank you very much. Thank you. Have

a great day. Finding your seat. Once you

step inside the plane, it can get a

little chaotic. People looking for their

seats, putting bags in the overhead

bins.

>> Right. If you need help finding your

seat, here are some useful phrases.

Excuse me, where is seat 22A? Is this

row 14? Could you please help me find my

seat?

>> And sometimes you might find someone

sitting in your seat by mistake. What

can you say?

>> Very simple. You can say politely, "Hi,

I think this is my seat." or excuse me,

I believe I'm in 12b.

>> Always stay calm and polite. Most of the

time, people just made an honest

mistake.

>> And if you want to store your luggage,

you can say to the person sitting

nearby, "Excuse me, could you please

move your bag a little so I can put

mine? Is there space here for my bag?"

>> Talking to flight attendants. Once

you're seated, you'll often interact

with flight attendants. They're there to

help you, so don't be shy to ask

questions.

>> Here are some common phrases you can

use. Excuse me, could I have a blanket,

please? May I have some water, please?

Could I change my seat? When will we

land?

>> And if you don't understand something,

you can say, "I'm sorry. Could you

repeat that, please? What does that

mean?"

>> Remember, be polite and use a calm tone.

Flight attendants are trained to help.

They appreciate when passengers use kind

words.

>> Inflight service phrases. During the

flight, you'll hear things like, "Would

you like chicken or pasta?" "Would you

like something to drink?"

>> And you can answer naturally. "Chicken,

please. Can I have orange juice,

please?" "No, thank you."

>> Also, if you need to go to the restroom,

but someone's blocking your way, you can

say, Excuse me, may I get through?

Sorry, can I pass, please?

>> And when you're returning to your seat,

it's nice to say thank you. Sorry for

the disturbance.

>> Extra tips for polite travel English.

Before we wrap up this part, let's share

some extra tips for polite and confident

English during the flight.

>> Sure. Use please and thank you often. It

shows respect and makes people more

willing to help. Smile. Communication is

not only words. Body language matters,

too. Ask short and clear questions. Long

sentences can confuse both you and the

listener. Listen carefully to

announcements. If you miss something,

it's totally fine to ask again.

>> And here's one more important thing.

Relax. You're already doing great just

by using English while traveling. It's

normal to make mistakes. What matters is

communication.

>> Absolutely. Every flight is a new chance

to learn and practice English in real

life.

>> Perfect. In part four, we'll talk about

how to communicate at the destination

airport. Going through immigration,

customs, and asking for your luggage.

That's one of the most important parts

for travelers. So, don't miss it. See

you in the next part.

>> Part four, immigration, customs, and

baggage claim. Welcome back. You've just

landed. Congratulations.

But before you leave the airport, you

still have three important steps:

immigration, customs, and baggage claim.

>> That's right. Let's start with

immigration. The officer will usually

ask for your passport and may ask,

"What's the purpose of your visit? How

long will you stay? Where will you be

staying?"

>> And you can answer simply, "I'm here for

vacation.

I'll stay for 2 weeks

at the Hilton Hotel."

>> Easy, right? Just speak clearly and stay

calm. Baggage claim. After immigration,

go to baggage claim to get your luggage.

Look for your flight number on the

screen. If you're not sure, you can ask,

"Excuse me, where can I collect my

luggage? Which carousel is for flight

305?"

And if your luggage is missing, say, "My

bag hasn't arrived. Can you help me find

my luggage?" Customs. Finally, customs.

You'll see two lines, nothing to declare

and items to declare. If you don't have

anything special, go through the green

line and say, "No, I have nothing to

declare."

>> That's it. Stay polite, smile, and say

thank

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
airport /ˈɛərpɔːrt/ B1	noun - airport
passport /ˈpæspɔːrt/ B1	noun - passport
luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ B2	noun - luggage
suitcase /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ B1	noun - suitcase
carry‑on /ˈkæri ɒn/ B2	noun - carry‑on
security /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ B2	noun - security
belt /bɛlt/ A2	noun - belt
shoes /ʃuːz/ A1	noun - shoes
metal /ˈmɛtəl/ B1	noun - metal
device /dɪˈvaɪs/ B2	noun - device
gate /ɡeɪt/ B1	noun - gate
terminal /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/ B2	noun - terminal
boarding /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/ B2	noun - boarding
passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒər/ B2	noun - passenger
announcement /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ B2	noun - announcement
flight /flaɪt/ B1	noun - flight
seat /siːt/ A2	noun - seat
customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ B2	noun - customs
immigration /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ B2	noun - immigration
polite /pəˈlaɪt/ B1	adjective - polite