How To Book A Flight And More

Get ready to conquer the skies of English conversation! Our latest adventure is designed to make you fluent in the British English of aviation, from expressing your jet-setting wishes to navigating the unpredictable currents of flight cancellations. With a playful wink to our fellow globetrotters, we offer a treasure map to the words and phrases that unlock the secrets of air travel. Whether you're plotting the course for your next holiday or simply dreaming of far-off destinations, this episode will give you the compass needed to chart your way through any booking counter with the charm and confidence of a seasoned traveler.

Strap in for a smooth takeoff into airport security and boarding know-how, where I'll guide you through each checkpoint with the ease of an insider. You'll learn to decode airport lingo, from understanding the nuances of luggage restrictions to the dance of the security shuffle—removing electronics, managing liquids, and more. With each step, you'll find yourself becoming the savvy traveler who navigates the terminal like a local, ready to jet off to Madrid or any other locale on your bucket list. So, buckle up and prepare your boarding pass; this episode is your first-class ticket to becoming an air travel aficionado.

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Do you know some English but still have trouble expressing yourself in social situations? If yes, then this is the right podcast for you to improve your daily English conversation skills. This podcast presents a lot of useful phrases and sentences you would never think of unless you come across them. It contains plenty of common corrections used by native English speakers in everyday life. It covers topics such as meeting new people and making small talk, dating and visiting friends, eating out, emergencies situations and doctor's appointments, car and flat rental, staying in hotels and traveling by air, shopping and much more. As always, I'll be playing the characters. All you have to do now is to sit back and enjoy your listening. Welcome to Look and Listen. English Lessons Podcast. This episode is broken down into seven parts and it's all about how to book a flight, how to cancel it, how to check in your luggage and pass security. You will learn new phrases, idioms and slang to improve your British English skills. Whether you're an aspiring globetrotter or simply want to enhance your language proficiency, this episode full of characters is tailor made for you. But before we start, please like and leave a comment and share it in your playlist so you can listen to it again. Okay, I'm excited. Let's get started.

Speaker 1: 1:45

Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Welcome on board to 737 Flight and Folly. This is your captain, sharon Faye speaking. Our flight time today will be 12 hours and our estimate time of arrival in New York will be 3.30 am. The weather on our route is good. The temperature at our destination is now 2 degrees Celsius, with some rain. We wish you a pleasant flight and we hope to see you again soon. On behalf of all our crew, thank you for choosing our Look and Listen English Airlines as your airline today this weekend. This is our Krol 737. Please hold on for your approval. There is a slight delay. This is 737 holding on. Thank you. We'll be taking off as soon as possible. Meanwhile, we invite you to take this opportunity to put on your headphones, relax and enjoy the service. Thank you All right, ladies and gentlemen, let's start with basic vocabulary.

Speaker 1: 2:49

In British English, a ticket is called a booking. So to book a flight you need to find a booking. Now pay attention as we introduce you to some classic British phrases. When you're ready to fly, you say I fancy a trip abroad. Once you've decided on destination, it's time to find the perfect flight. In British English you call it scoring airlines or for cracking deals. Now let's learn some common British expressions you might encounter during the booking process.

Speaker 1: 3:21

If you're here, it costs an arm and a leg. It means the flight is expensive. Excuse me, captain, oh, yes, sit on three, four, go ahead. So I need to chop off my arm and leg to afford it? No, no, no, it's just an idea. You don't need to sacrifice any body parts. Now, after you've found the perfect flight, it's time to make a payment. In British English, we say I need to cough up some dosh. I need to cough up some dosh when we're paying for something. So now, ladies and gentlemen, we're ready for our departure. Please fasten your seat belts. We are working hard to arrive at our destination at a time as close to schedule as possible.

Speaker 1: 4:14

Don't forget to like and hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more amusing podcasts and videos. Hi there, sarah. Have you ever booked a flight using British English? No, I haven't. Can you show me how? Absolutely. Let's start First. You need to know the essential phrases.

Speaker 1: 4:46

When asking about flight availability, you can say can you tell me if there are any flights to, let's say, uk? Okay, got it. And what if I want to book around a trip ticket. Oh, that's great question. To book a round-trip ticket, you'd say I'd like to book a return ticket, please. So if I want a ticket for a specific date, how do I ask for it? Excellent point To request a ticket for a specific date. Say, I'd like to book a flight to, etc. Okay, and what about the seating preferences? How can I specify that? Good one.

Speaker 1: 5:41

If you have a seating preference, you can say I'd like to reserve a seat by the window, please. And what should I ask? If I want an aisle seat? Well done, sarah. If you prefer an aisle seat, simply say can I have an aisle seat, please? Lastly, when confirming your flight details, you can ask can you please confirm the departure time for my flight? Oh, that sound straightforward enough. Thanks for these helpful phrases, sharon, thank you. Thank you, you're welcome, sarah. Remember, practice makes perfect, so take some time to practice using these phrases. Hi there, listeners. An aisle is a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft or cinema. But now let's continue and listen to the characters trying to book a flight to Oslo. Hello.

Speaker 1: 7:07

Hi, judy, how are you? This is Natalie Smith speaking. Oh, hi, mrs Smith. How can I help you? How are you? I'm good, I'm good. I have a question what flights are there on the 90th of March to Oslo? Okay, oslo, hold on. Let me check. On March 19th, there are two flights One is at 7.30am and the other one is at 4pm. Would you prefer? Yeah, are there any direct flights? No, I'm afraid not. You'll have to transfer to Copenhagen or Stockholm. Oh, I see. Very well, judy, I'll take the 7.30 flight. Thank you and done. The confirmation and ticket will be sent to your email shortly. Is there anything else I can do for you, mrs Smith? No, no, that will be all. Thank you, dear. Thank you, bye, bye. Have a pleasant day. Bye you too. Bye, bye, and have a pleasant trip. Thank you, I will.

Speaker 1: 8:36

In this part, mrs Smith decides to change the flight reservation Book of Light. How can I help you? Oh, hello. May I speak with Judy please? Judy is not here at the moment. She called in sick this morning. I'll be glad to assist you, ma'am. Oh dear, I hope it's not serious. Very well, thank you.

Speaker 1: 8:57

I'd like to change my flight reservation. Okay, no problem. What's your booking number. It's XPL123. What would you like to change, ma'am, I'd like to take an earlier flight, if possible. I'm booked on flight number XPL on March 90th. Can I change this to a later date, please?

Speaker 1: 9:27

What day would you like to depart? On? May 2nd, will I have to pay a change fee? Okay, let me fix that. Oh, yes, well, yes, because you booked a flight over 24 hours ago, mrs Smith. Um, oh, I see. Is there anything else I can do for you? No, no, no, thank you, you are most kindier. What is your name? Sharon? Oh, thank you, sharon. Say hi to Judy for me. Bye now, have a pleasant day. I will Thank you, mrs Smith. You have a good day. Bye, cheers.

Speaker 1: 10:20

How to check in? Can I see your passport and tickets please? Here you are. I'm afraid your flight has been delayed. It's now scheduled to depart at 4.30pm. Would you like an aisle or window seat? Window seat, please, either. Listeners. To transfer means to change a plane. To be delayed means to be later than planned. To be scheduled, to be planned at a particular time To depart means to leave an aisle seat. An aisle seat means a seat near the passage between rows. A fee means money. You pay for service. Now let's learn how to check in your luggage. Hi, are you checking any bags?

Speaker 3: 11:20

Hi. Yes, I have a suitcase to check and one carry-on.

Speaker 1: 11:25

I'm afraid this bag exceeds the size restrictions. Can you put it on the carry-on, please? Did you pack your bags yourself?

Speaker 3: 11:33

Yes, I did.

Speaker 1: 11:34

Are there any sharp or prohibited items in your bags?

Speaker 3: 11:39

No, I have a stuff for. And Miami Will I have to collect my luggage there?

Speaker 1: 11:43

No, your luggage will go straight through to Montevideo. Here is your boarding pass. Hi, there it's me again. Please subscribe, click, like and leave a comment, and don't forget to share this episode to your playlist so you can listen to it a few times more. Alright, so let's go on. To check a suitcase means to hand your bags over to the airlines for the transportation. To carry on means to bring your bag on the plane with you. To exceed size restrictions means to be too big. A carry-on sizer, or carry-on, it's a device which shows your bag size. Sharp means able to cut. Prohibited means banned or not allowed. Stopover means a stop during a flight. How to go through security? How to go through security and board the plane. Lady, gentlemen, for your own sake, please.

Speaker 3: 12:52

Excuse me, do I need to take my mobile out of the bag?

Speaker 1: 12:56

Yes, you do Put it into the bin. Please. Do you have any coins or keys in your pockets?

Speaker 3: 13:01

No, I don't. I have taken everything out.

Speaker 1: 13:05

Then walk through the body scanner, please.

Speaker 3: 13:09

Can I take this bottle of water on board?

Speaker 1: 13:12

No, I'm afraid not sir.

Speaker 3: 13:14

Is this the gate for flight 234 to Madrid? Yes, it is, sir. Enjoy your flight, thank you.

Speaker 1: 13:27

Hi there, listeners. Three more words to go and we're done for today. Alright. A bin means a container, coins, metal money. On board means on the plane.