Travel & Culture - Airport Check-in Fun! ✈️

Activity 1: Let's Get Started! 👋 (Warm-up)

Let's talk about airports!

What do you see at an airport? (Example: planes, people, bags)
What do you need to show when you travel by plane? (Example: a special book or paper)
Where do you go first at the airport to get on your plane?

Activity 2: New Words & Phrases 🗣️ (Vocabulary)

Here are some new words for your airport adventure!

1. Passport: A small book from your country. You need it to travel to other countries.

Example: "Show me your passport, please."

2. Ticket / Boarding Pass: A paper or a screen on your phone that lets you get on the plane.

Example: "Here is my ticket." / "This is my boarding pass."

3. Baggage / Luggage: Your bags and suitcases.

Example: "I have two pieces of baggage."

4. Check-in Counter: The place where you show your ticket and give your big bags.

Example: "Go to the check-in counter first."

5. Gate: The door where you go to get on the plane.

Example: "Our plane is at Gate 5."

Activity 3: Reading - Leo's First Flight 📖

Read this story about Leo's exciting day.

Leo was very excited. Today was a special day! He was going on his first airplane trip with his family. When they arrived at the big, busy airport, Leo looked around with wide eyes. There were so many people and so many signs! His mom told him, "First, we need to go to the check-in counter."

At the counter, a friendly agent smiled at them. Leo watched as his dad gave the agent their passports and tickets. The agent asked, "How many pieces of baggage are you checking in today?" Leo's dad pointed to their two big suitcases. The agent put special tags on their luggage and then gave them their boarding passes. "Your flight will depart from Gate B7," she said. "You can see it on your boarding pass. Have a wonderful trip!" Leo held his boarding pass tightly. It felt like a magic key to an adventure in the sky. He couldn't wait to see the planes up close and find Gate B7!

Questions about the Story:

Answer these questions:

Why was Leo excited?
Where did Leo's family go first at the airport?
What documents did Leo's dad give to the agent? (Name two)
What did the agent give them after checking their bags?
Which gate was their flight departing from?

Activity 4: Role Play - At the Check-in Counter 🎭

Let's pretend! One person is Sofia (Passenger), and the other is Mr. David (Agent).

Mr. David (Agent): Good morning! Welcome. How can I help you today?

Sofia (Passenger): Good morning! I'd like to check in for my flight to London.

Mr. David (Agent): Certainly. May I see your passport and ticket, please?

Sofia (Passenger): Yes, of course. Here is my passport, and my ticket is on my phone.

Mr. David (Agent): Thank you, Sofia. And how many pieces of baggage will you be checking in?

Sofia (Passenger): I have one suitcase to check in and one small carry-on bag.

Mr. David (Agent): Perfect. Please place your suitcase on the scale. ... That's great. Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?

Sofia (Passenger): A window seat, please, if possible. I love looking outside!

Mr. David (Agent): Alright, I've got a window seat for you. Here is your boarding pass. Your flight departs from Gate A12. Boarding will begin at 10:30 AM.

Sofia (Passenger): Wonderful! Thank you so much, Mr. David.

Let's Talk About It:

After you read, talk about this:

What information did Mr. David give Sofia about her flight? (Name two things)
What kind of seat did Sofia ask for?

Activity 5: Let's Practice - Airport Dialogue ✍️

Help Ben (Passenger) complete his part of the dialogue. Ms. Eva (Agent) will speak first. Use words from Activity 2!

Ms. Eva (Agent): Hello! Next, please. Where are you flying today?

Ben (Passenger): Hi! I'm flying to Paris. I need to go to the correct . Is this it for Paris flights?

Ms. Eva (Agent): Yes, you're in the right place! May I see your documents?

Ben (Passenger): Certainly. Here is my .

Ms. Eva (Agent): Thank you, Ben. And your ticket or booking reference?

Ben (Passenger): Oh, yes, here's my on my phone.

Ms. Eva (Agent): Great. Are you checking any baggage today?

Ben (Passenger): Yes, I have this one piece of to check in.

Ms. Eva (Agent): Okay, please put it on the scale. ... That's perfect. Here is your boarding pass. Your flight to Paris will depart from Gate C5.

Ben (Passenger): Excellent! So that's C5. Thank you for your help!

Show Answers! (Activity 5) ✨