Teacher’s guid
The lessons in this blog prepared for the purpose of increasing students travel vocabularies.This blog is specifically for beginners and intermediate students. It is starts by giving an introduction to the travel vocabularies and an explanation of some important conversation which can help the students when he/she travel abroad.
This section give an overview to the Teachers to know how to prepare a lessons for their students. Therefore, this lessons plan have been prepared in order to help new teachers. Please read the lessons below. Good luck for you!
1.1 Travel vocabularies
Dear students, if you are planning to study abroad or go for vacation to any foreign country, you need to know some important vocabularies for travel. Below are some of these words which can help you in communication. Please read them carefully and try to practice how to use each sentence given.
| Word part of speech |
Meaning | Example sentence | |
| airfare noun |
cost of a plane ticket | The cost of your meal is covered in your airfare. | |
| aisle noun |
the long empty space that you walk down | Please keep your bags out of theaisle so that nobody trips. | |
| aisle seat noun |
the seat that is next to the aisle | I’ll give you an aisle seat in case you need to walk around with the baby. | |
| assist verb |
help | Please wait until everyone is off the plane so that we can assist you. | |
| baggage noun |
the bags and suitcases that travellers put their belongings in | I’m afraid your baggage got on the wrong airplane. | |
| baggage, luggage claim noun |
place where you pick up your baggage after arrival | The announcement will direct you to the correct baggage claim. | |
| blanket noun |
warm covering | If you feel cold I can get you ablanket. | |
| boarding pass noun |
part of the ticket that you give to the crew as you step onto the plane | Your must present your boarding pass at the gate. | |
| bumpy, rough adj |
up and down movement of the aircraft | It might be a bumpy ride because we are flying through a storm. | |
| cabin noun |
interior of the aircraft | There is no smoking allowed inside the cabin. | |
| call light noun |
a button passengers can press to get a crew member’s attention | If you need anything, just press thecall light. | |
| captain noun |
the person who is in charge of the plane | Would the kids like to go and meet the captain? | |
| charter noun |
discount airline | If you take a charter it will cost you half as much. | |
| cockpit noun |
the part of the plane where the captain and his co-pilots sit | We aren’t doing any more tours of the cockpit because it’s almost time to land. | |
| comfortable adjective |
feel good physically, able to relax | Because you have long legs you might be more comfortable in an aisle seat. | |
| complimentary adjective |
free of charge | We offer complimentary coffee or tea, but you have to pay for alcohol. | |
| co-pilot noun |
person who helps the captain fly the plane | If the captain gets sick the co-pilotcan take over. | |
| domestic adjective |
within the same country | You should be at the airport two hours ahead of time for domesticflights. | |
| emergency exit noun |
section of the plane that opens in the case of an accident | Are you comfortable sitting next to the emergency exit? | |
| e-ticket noun |
airfare purchased on the internet | You will need to present your identification along with your e-ticket. | |
| excess baggage noun |
heavier/more bags than you are allowed | You can either pay for your excess baggage or leave one of your bags behind. | |
| first-class noun/adj |
more expensive seating, with better services | When you sit in first-class you get a better meal to eat. | |
| gate noun |
place where passengers go to wait to board a plane | Gate 3B is down this hall and to your right. | |
| headset, earphones noun |
device that allows passengers to listen to music or a movie | We will be coming around to sellheadsets for five dollars. | |
| international adj |
worldwide | For international departures, go up one level. | |
| jet lag noun |
tiredness due to travelling through different time zones | I’m used to travelling now. My body doesn’t suffer from jet lag anymore. | |
| land verb |
returning to the ground after being in the air | We will be landing in Tokyo in approximately ten minutes. | |
| life vest, life jacket noun |
a blow-up device that you put on in an emergency over water | Please take a moment to locate thelife vest under your seat. | |
| motion sickness noun |
a bad feeling in the stomach that passengers get during a rough ride | There is a paper bag in front of you in case you experience motion sickness. | |
| overbooked adj |
more passengers than available seats | The flight is overbooked. Four of our passengers will have to wait for the next flight. | |
| overhead bin/compartment noun |
place above the seats for storing luggage | You’ll have to put your bag under your seat because all of theoverhead bins are full. | |
| over-sized baggage adj |
items that do not fit in suitcases | Infant car seats and sporting equipment can be picked up at theover-sized baggage counter. | |
| oxygen mask noun |
a device that goes over a person’s face, provides air in case of cabin air pressure loss | Put your oxygen mask on first before putting one on your child. | |
| passport noun |
document that proves a person’s identification and nationality | Please have your passport out when you go through security. | |
| pilot noun |
the person who drives the plane | The pilot is circling over the airport until it is safe to land. | |
| refreshments noun |
drinks and snacks | It’s a short flight, so we will be servingrefreshments but not a meal. | |
| row noun |
a number of seats beside each other | You are in seat B of row nine. | |
| runway noun |
the strip of land that an airplane takes-off and lands on | The plane almost missed the runwaybecause it was such a bad storm. | |
| seatbelt noun |
device that holds passengers in their seats | Please remain in your seats while theseatbelt light is on. | |
| steward (male), stewardess (female), flight attendant, air host noun |
man or woman who provides service for passengers during a flight | Ask one of the stewardesses for a pillow if you’re tired. | |
| stopover noun |
touching down at more than one airport during a flight | It’s not a direct flight. We’re making one stopover in Toronto. | |
| take off noun/verb |
when the plane leaves the ground | We are next in line to take off on this runway. | |
| taxi in, out verb |
driving an airplane to the correct place for taking off or deboarding | Please remain in your seats until wetaxi in to the gate. | |
| touch down verb, noun |
when the aircraft wheels land on the ground | That was a very smooth touch down. | |
| turbulence noun |
rough flight | This turbulence should only last a few minutes. | |
| wheelchair noun |
a seat for pushing elderly, disabled, or injured people | A steward will take you to the gate with a wheelchair. | |
| window seat noun |
seat next to the window where passengers can look out | If your child wants a window seat I can move you back a row. | |
To get more information and more vocabularies, please watch this video
1.2 Confirming your flight
Some airlines require you to call a couple days in advance to confirm your departure date. Here are some sentences you will be asked and what you will need to say. Please press on each sentence to hear and you can learn how to pronounce it correctly!
You: “I would like to confirm my flight.“
Them: “Can I get your ticket number?“
You: “The number is 45-6-43.“
Them: “You are scheduled to depart on June 15th at 1:00 pm. Is this correct?“
You: “Yes it is.“
Them: “Is anybody else traveling with you?“
You: “Yes, my wife.“
Them: “Can I have the other ticket number?“
You: “It is 45-6-44.“
Them: “Your tickets have been confirmed. Please arrive at the airport 3 hours before your flight departs. Thank you for calling.“
Some other questions you might hear are similar to the ones you might hear at the airport counter.
“Would you like to book your seats now?“
“Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?“
“What is your ticket number?“
“What is your last name?“
“What is your first name?“
1.3 At the Airport
This is conversation can help you in the airport.
Listen to this conversation before you read
A: “Welcome. May I have your tickets?”
B: “Here you go.”
A: “Is anybody else traveling with you two?”
B: “No. It’s just us.”
A: “Do you have your passports with you?”
B: “Yes. Here it is.”
A: “I’m going to ask you a series of questions. Please respond with a yes or a no.”
B: “Ok.”
A: “Did someone you do not know ask you to take something on the plane with you?”
B: “No.”
A: “Did you have possession of your luggage since you packed?”
B: “Yes.”
A: “Did you leave your luggage unattended at all in the airport?”
B: “No.”
A: “Are you carrying any weapons or firearms?”
B: “No.”
A: “Are you carrying any flammable material?”
B: “No.”
A: “Do you have any perishable food items?”
B: “No.”
A: “Great. Can you place your baggage over here?”
B: “Sure.”
A: “Would you like an aisle or a window seat?”
B: “Window seat please.”
A: “Ok. I am placing you two in 21A and 21B. The gate number is C2. It is on the bottom of the ticket. They will start boarding 20 minutes before the departure time. C2 is located around the corner through the hall. Thank you.”
B: “Can you point me to gate C2?”
A: “Sure. It’s that way. Around that corner.”
B: “Great. Thank you.”
Please watch this video, you going to learn what to say when you are at the Airport. Enjoy !
1.4 At the Counter
When you first reach the counter, you should give them your ticket and your passport. The first question they usually ask is how many are traveling with you. You can also listen to each sentence by click on each one.
“Is anybody traveling with you today?“
“Is anybody else traveling with you?“
“Are just you two traveling today?“
All airlines have a list of questions they have to ask you. Let’s look at some of these questions.
“Did someone you do not know ask you to take something on the plane with you?“
“Did you have possession of your luggage since you packed?“
“Did you leave your luggage unattended at all in the airport?“
“Are you carrying any weapons or firearms?“
“Are you carrying any flammable material?“
“Do you have any perishable food items?“
If you don’t understand, you can’t say yes or no to all of them. The correct answer for some of them is ‘no’ and some of them is ‘yes’.
“How many luggage are you checking in?“
“Do you have a carry on?“
“Can you place your bag up here?“
“How many carry on bags are you taking with you?“
Afterwards, they might ask if you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat.
“Do you prefer window or aisle?“
If they are out of aisle seats, they will ask you if window is ok.
“We do not have any aisle seats remaining. Is a window seat ok with you or would you prefer a middle seat?“
Some people like to be by the emergency exit. You can ask for that seat.
“Do you have a seat next to the emergency exit?“
“Can I have a seat closest to the emergency exit?“
If they do, then you will get a seat by the exit, but if they don’t, they will try to give you one that is close.
“All the seats next to the exit have been taken. I have a seat directly in front of it. Would you like that one?“
Finally, they will tell you the gate number and the boarding time.
“Here are your tickets. The gate number is on the bottom of the ticket. They will start boarding 20 minutes before the departure time. You should report to gate C2 by then. C2 is around the corner and down the hall. Thank you.“
1.5 Finding the Gate
They will usually tell you what gate you should go to, but if you need to ask again, I will provide an example question. Also, you might need to ask someone where the gate is located. Please click on each sentence to listen and know how to pronounce it!
“Which gate did you say it was?“
“What was the gate number again?“
“Can you point me towards the gate?“
“How do I get to the gate again?“
“How do I get to gate C2?“
“Where is gate C2?“
1.6 Making hotel reservation
It is not common to go to a hotel without a reservation so I will only cover the reservation aspect. Along with reserving a room, I will cover checking in, checking out, room service, and wake up call. You can listen to each sentence by click on the sentence below!
Making a Reservation
When you make a reservation, call them and tell them you want to reserve a room. Or, you can start by asking them for a price.
“Hi, how much are your rooms?“
“Hi, what are your rates?“
“Hello, how much is a room?“
“Our rooms start at $79 for a basic room.“
“Our rooms start at $79 for a standard room and go up to $300 for a suite.“
“Ok. Can I reserve a room?“
“Hi, I would like to reserve a room.“
“Hello, can I reserve a couple of rooms?“
The first thing they usually ask is the dates you want the room and the duration.
“What day do you want to check in?“
“Which date did you want to reserve?“
“What date are you looking for?“
“I want a room from June 22nd to June 25th.“
“I would like a room for the 19th of July.“
“How long will you be staying with us?“
“When will you be checking out?“
“How many days would you like the room for?“
“I am going to stay for 3 days.“
“I would like to reserve the room for 4 days.“
“I am going to need the room until July 23rd.“
To get more information about hotel reservation, please watch this video!
1.7 On the Airplane
Dear students, some of you encounter difficulties to communicate with the plane crew. Therefore, this section will help to know some useful sentence(s) inside the plane. Please read neatly and try to practice each sentence by your own pace.
- Would you like something to drink?
- Could I have Coke with no ice?
- Here you are. Please fill out this form before the plane lands.
- What is this form for?
- It’s a Customs and Immigration form. You will use that in the airport before you can enter the country.
Please watch this video, it’s very helpful for you! enjoy watching
Useful links
Hi everyone, these links are very helpful links, which you can go through and learn more about English for travel. Please click on each picture below to lead you to the websites. Enjoy your reading !
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