Shadowing Practice: At The Airport | English Conversation (Level A2-B1) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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At the airport, check-in, counter.
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Hello.
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I'd like to check in for my flight to London, please. Of course.
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Can I see your passport and ticket?
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Are you checking any bags?
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Yes, just this one suitcase.
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Great.
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Please place it on the scale.
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Do you have a seat preference, aisle or window?
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A window seat would be perfect, if possible.
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Not a problem.
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Here is your boarding pass.
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Your gate is B12 and boarding starts at 2.45 p.m.
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Security screening.
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Do I need to take my laptop out of the bag?
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Yes, please.
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Place all electronics in a separate bin.
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Also, please remove your shoes and any belts.
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Okay, got it.
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Is my jacket okay to wear?
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No, please put the jacket in a bin as well.
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Then you can walk through the scanner.
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Immigration passport control.
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Good afternoon.
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What is the purpose of your visit to Canada?
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I'm here on vacation.
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How long will you be staying?
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For two weeks.
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And where will you be staying?
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At the Grand Hotel in downtown Toronto.
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Customs.
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Do you have anything to declare?
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Any alcohol, tobacco, or goods over the duty-free limit?
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No, I don't.
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I only have some clothes and personal items.
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Are you carrying any fruits, vegetables, or meats?
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No, I'm not.
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Boarding gate?
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Excuse me, is the flight to Madrid on time?
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Yes, it is.
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We will begin boarding group one in about ten minutes.
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Also, is it possible to change my seat?
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I'd prefer to sit with my friend.
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Let me check for you.
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I'm sorry, the flight is completely full today.
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In-flight interactions.
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Excuse me, could I have a blanket, please?
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Certainly.
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Here you go.
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Can I get you anything else to drink?
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A bottle of water would be great, thank you.
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Also, my overhead light doesn't seem to be working.
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I'll look into that for you right away.
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Arrival and baggage claim.
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Excuse me, my suitcase hasn't arrived yet.
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Don't worry, which flight were you on?
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Flight 288 from Paris.
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All bags from that flight are on carousel number 4.
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If it doesn't appear, please see the desk over there for lost luggage.
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Ground transportation.
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Hi, do you go to the city center?
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Yes, we do.
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The shuttle is $15 per person.
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How often does it leave?
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Every 20 minutes.
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The next one is in 5 minutes.
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Airport information desk.
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Hello, could you tell me how to get to Terminal C?
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You can take the SkyTrain.
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It's free and runs every 5 minutes.
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Also, are there any currency exchange offices nearby?
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Yes, there's one just around the corner, next to the toffee shop.
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Unexpected situations.
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Excuse me, I see my flight to Chicago has been cancelled.
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I'm very sorry about that.
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There's a storm there.
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We can rebook you on the next available flight.
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When is the next flight?
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Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
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We can also provide a voucher for a hotel near the airport.

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