A1 · Beginner · Travel
Book a flight
2 short A1 English scripts to practise how to book a flight. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase I want a… to…, please.
Booking for Mum
Hello! I want to book a flight to Rome for my mum, please. She doesn't use apps.
A return ticket, please. Out on Friday, back on Sunday.
Can she have a window seat? She loves the view. And her passport number? One moment, please!
American English
Hello! I want to book a flight to Miami for my mom, please. She doesn't use apps.
A round-trip ticket, please. Out on Friday, back on Sunday.
Can she have a window seat? She loves the view. And her passport number? One moment, please!
The night before the trip
OK, I'm checking in online. Let's see... seat 14A. A window!
My holiday starts tomorrow. Seven days in Lisbon. No work, no emails.
My passport is in my bag, and my ticket is on my phone. Now I just need to sleep. And I can't!
American English
OK, I'm checking in online. Let's see... seat 14A. A window!
My vacation starts tomorrow. Seven days in Lisbon. No work, no emails.
My passport is in my bag, and my ticket is on my phone. Now I just need to sleep. And I can't!
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flight noun | a journey by plane |
| ticket noun | a paper or card that lets you travel or go in |
| return / round-trip (US) adjective | a ticket for going somewhere and coming back |
| seat noun | a place to sit |
| passport noun | an official document you need to travel to other countries |