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LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: AT THE AIRPORT



VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Check in counter = The place where you check in for your flight, leave your bags, etc.

Carry-on luggage = The bag(s) that you take with you on the airplane

Boarding pass =
A piece of paper that allows you to board (get on) the airplane for your flight

Customs = A place at the airport where officials check your luggage, what you're bringing into the country, etc.

Baggage claim = The place where you pick up your luggage after your flight



EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST

Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.

1. To get on the airplane = To ____________ the airplane
2. Your flight leaves from ____________ number 35.
3. Will the flight leave on time, or will it be _____________?
4. Do we still have to go through ______________?
5. This is the only ______________ that I have.
6. How long is the ________________ in Sydney? = How long do we have to wait in Sydney for our next flight?
7. In the baggage claim area, your luggage goes around on a _________________ until you pick it up.
8. A departure _____________ is an area where you wait until your flight is ready for boarding.
9. A shop where you can buy things without paying tax = A _____________ shop
10. Airports are usually divided into _____________.
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

You'll have to transfer in Dubai. = You will have to get on a different flight in Dubai.

The flight is now ready for boarding. = You may now board (get on) the airplane.

We will be boarding by rows. = Who gets on first/last will be based on where you are sitting on the airplane.

The gate is now closed. = You can no longer board (get on) the airplane.

You're in the wrong terminal. = You're in the wrong part of the airport.





TRY ALL OF OUR PRACTICE TESTS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS:

At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2

ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.


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