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1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I'd like to check in, please. Say this at the airline counter.
- Here's my passport. Show your ID or passport when they ask.
- Would you like a window or an aisle seat? Window = next to the window. Aisle = next to the walkway.
- Can you put your bag on the scale? They weigh your checked bag.
- Is this OK as carry-on? Ask if you can take a bag on the plane with you.
- Here's your boarding pass. The ticket you show to get on the plane.
- Please put your laptop in a separate tray. A common instruction at security.
- Which gate is it? Ask where your plane leaves from.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Mei" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for airport check-in and security?
'I'd like to check in, please.' (say this at the airline counter). 'Here's my passport.' (show your ID or passport when they ask). 'Would you like a window or an aisle seat?' (window = next to the window. Aisle = next to the walkway). 'Can you put your bag on the scale?' (they weigh your checked bag).
How can I practise airport check-in and security in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.
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