LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Have you experienced helping someone on a train?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
On an airplane, two passengers are sorting out a seating mix-up.
Asami
Daiki
Just a second. My seat number is 50B. Oh, sorry.
Asami
It's okay. Your seat is just behind you.
Daiki
I'll move my bags.
Asami
Let me help you.
Daiki
Yes, but I'd like to ask a favor.
Asami
Sure What is it?
Daiki
This seat is next to my mom's. If it's possible , can you change seats with me please? I'd like to sit next to her.
Asami
No, problem. I'm just traveling alone.
Daiki
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Asami
Don't mention it.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Who initially believes they are in the wrong seat?
2. What is Daiki's seat number?
3. Why does Daiki ask Asami if she can change seats with him?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
“Excuse me. I think this is my seat. | Just a second. My seat number is 50B, Oh sorry. |
It’s OK. Your seat is just behind you.” | “I’ll move my bags. |
Let me help you. | Thanks. That’s very nice of you.” |
Sure. What is it? | Excuse me. May I ask you a favor? |
No, problem. I’m traveling alone. | Could you change seats with me? I’d like to sit next to my mom. |
Don’t mention it. | Thank you. I appreciate it. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
Excuse me. I think this is my seat.
Daiki
Tourist
I'll move my bags.
Daiki
Tourist
Daiki
Sure. What is it?
Tourist
Could you change seats with me?
Daiki
Tourist
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Daiki
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are at the airport and have just sat down at your chair.
You realized that Passenger B is seated in the wrong seat according to your reservation.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the Passenger A, and the other will be the Passenger B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS PASSENGER A | AS PASSENGER B |
|---|---|
Clarify the seat mix-up and suggest changing seats. | Check your ticket and agree to change seats. |
Offer assistance with moving bags. | Accept assistance with moving bags. |
Politely ask the neighboring passenger for a favor. | Respond to the request for a favor. |
Request a seat change to sit next to Passenger A’s mom. | Agreed to the request. |
Express gratitude | Respond to gratitude expressed |
Excuse me. I think this is my seat.