LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Can you describe the situation when your flight was canceled? How did you find out about the cancellation?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Asami arrives at the airport to check in for an international flight. She approaches the check-in counter with her suitcase.
Officer
Asami
Good morning! I’d like to check in, please.
Officer
Of course. Could I see your passport and ticket?
Asami
Sure, here you go.
Officer
Thanks! Do you have any bags to check in?
Asami
Just this suitcase.
Officer
(places the suitcase on the scale) Your suitcase is overweight. It’s one pound over the limit.
Asami
How heavy is it?
Officer
It’s one pound over.
Asami
Do you have some advice?
Officer
You could remove a pound of items or pay the extra fee.
Asami
I’ll remove some items. I’ll be back soon.
Asami
I took out some items. Is this better?
Officer
(reweighs the suitcase) Perfect, you’re good to go now. Here’s your baggage claim tag. Do you have your boarding pass, please?
Asami
Sure, here it is.
Officer
Great. Please proceed to security. Do you have any metal items on you?
Asami
Oh, I forgot my belt. (removing the belt)
Officer
Do you have any liquids or sharp objects?
Asami
Nothing at all.
Officer
Alright, you’re all set. Have a great flight!
Asami
Thank you!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What issue does Asami encounter when checking in their suitcase?
2. How does Asami resolve the issue with their overweight suitcase?
3. What items does the security officer specifically ask Asami about before proceeding through security?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
Your suitcase is overweight. | How heavy is it? |
It’s one pound over the limit. | Do you have some advice? |
That’s all. | I’ll be back soon. |
Your boarding pass, please. | Sure. |
Do you have any metal items on you? | I forgot my belt. |
Any liquids or sharp objects? | Nothing at all. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Agent
I'm sorry. Your suitcase is overweight.
Passenger
Agent
Fifty-three pounds. It's two pounds over the limit.
Passenger
Agent
Your boarding pass, please.
Passenger
Agent
Passenger
Ok. Oh, I forgot my belt.
Agent
Any liquids or sharp objects?
Passenger
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are at the airport check-in counter and you are presenting the information that the check-in agent asks of you.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the Passenger and the other will be the Check-in Agent. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| CHECK-IN AGENT | PASSENGER |
|---|---|
Informing About Suitcase Weight | Concerned about Suitcase Weight |
Notifying About Excess Weight | Seeking Advice |
Concluding the Check | Acknowledging Completion |
Requesting Boarding Pass | Presenting Boarding Pass |
Checking for Metal Items | Confirming Metal Items |
Checking for Prohibited Items | Confirming Prohibited Items |
Good morning! How can I help you today?