Travel & Culture - Finding Your Gate

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

Let's talk about finding your way in an airport!

What information do you need to find your plane? (Example: a number, a letter)
How do you know when it's time to get on the plane?
What can you do if you can't find your gate? Who can you ask?

Activity 2: New Words & Phrases 🗣️ (Vocabulary)

Here are some important words for finding your gate!

1. Gate Number: The specific door or area where you board your plane (e.g., A12, B5).

Example: "My boarding pass says my Gate Number is C7."

2. Boarding Time: The time you need to be at your gate to start getting on the plane.

Example: "Don't be late! The Boarding Time is 10:30 AM."

3. Departures Board: A big screen that shows flight information like gate numbers and if flights are on time or delayed.

Example: "Check the Departures Board to see if our gate has changed."

4. Information Desk: A place where you can ask questions and get help from airport staff.

Example: "If you're lost, go to the Information Desk."

5. Terminal Map: A map of the airport building showing gates, shops, and restrooms.

Example: "Let's look at the Terminal Map to find the quickest way to Gate D10."

Activity 3: Reading - Maya Finds Her Gate 📖

Read this story about Maya looking for her departure gate.

Maya had just passed through security. Now, she needed to find her gate. She looked at her boarding pass. Her Gate Number was D15, and the Boarding Time was 2:00 PM. First, Maya looked for a big Departures Board. She found her flight to London and confirmed it was "On Time" and still departing from D15. That was good news! The D gates seemed far away. Maya saw a sign for a Terminal Map. She looked at the map and saw that the D gates were in a different part of the terminal. She started walking, following the signs for "Gates D1-D20." It was a long walk, and she was a little worried about the time. She passed many shops and restaurants. Finally, she saw the sign for "Gate D15." She arrived just a few minutes before her Boarding Time! If she had gotten really lost, she knew she could have asked for help at an Information Desk. Maya was happy she found her way.

Questions about the Story:

Answer these questions:

What was Maya's Gate Number?
What did Maya check on the Departures Board?
What did Maya use to find out where the D gates were located?
What was Maya's Boarding Time?
Where could Maya have gone if she needed help finding her gate?

Activity 4: Role Play - Asking for Directions to the Gate 🎭

Let's pretend! One person is Kenji (Traveler), and the other is Ms. Lee (Airport Staff).

Kenji (Traveler): Excuse me, can you help me? I'm looking for my gate.

Ms. Lee (Airport Staff): Certainly. Do you know your Gate Number?

Kenji (Traveler): Yes, it's C22. My Boarding Time is soon, at 11:00 AM.

Ms. Lee (Airport Staff): Okay, Gate C22. You'll need to go straight down this hallway, then turn left at the big coffee shop. You'll see signs for C gates.

Kenji (Traveler): Straight, then left at the coffee shop. Is there a Terminal Map nearby I can look at?

Ms. Lee (Airport Staff): Yes, there's a Terminal Map right over there, next to the Information Desk.

Kenji (Traveler): Oh, great! And is that the Information Desk if I have more questions later?

Ms. Lee (Airport Staff): Yes, that's it. They can also help you check the Departures Board if you need to confirm your flight details.

Kenji (Traveler): Perfect. Thank you so much for your help!

Ms. Lee (Airport Staff): You're very welcome. Have a good flight! Make sure to check the Boarding Time on your pass again.

Let's Talk About It:

After you read, talk about this:

What was Kenji's Gate Number?
What two things did Ms. Lee point out to Kenji that could help him?

Activity 5: Let's Practice - Gate Information ✍️

Help Ben (Traveler) complete his part of the dialogue. Agent Sara (Airline Agent) will speak first. Use words from Activity 2!

Agent Sara: Hello, sir. Can I help you find something?

Ben (Traveler): Yes, please. I need to find my . It's for the flight to New York.

Agent Sara: Okay, let me check the Departures Board for you. What's your flight number?

Ben (Traveler): It's XY456. I also need to know the , so I'm not late.

Agent Sara: Alright, flight XY456 to New York is on time. Your gate number is B5, and boarding time is at 3:15 PM.

Ben (Traveler): Gate B5, 3:15 PM. Great! Is there a I can look at to see where Gate B5 is?

Agent Sara: Yes, there are maps located throughout the terminal. Or, if you get lost, you can always ask at an .

Ben (Traveler): That's good to know. I'll check the to be sure about the flight details again.

Agent Sara: Good idea. It's always best to double-check.

Ben (Traveler): Thank you for your help!

Show Answers! (Activity 5) ✨