A1 · Beginner · Personal identification
Things in your bag
4 short A1 English scripts to practise how to things in your bag. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase In my bag I've got a… (American English: In my bag I have a…)
My handbag is my second home
People say my handbag is my second home. Let's see. A wallet, of course. Sunglasses: I never use them in Manchester, but I look great!
An umbrella, because it always rains here. Tissues. And a pen. The pen doesn't work, but I keep it. Don't ask me why.
American English
People say my purse is my second home. Let's see. A wallet, of course. Sunglasses: I never use them in Seattle, but I look great!
An umbrella, because it always rains here. Tissues. And a pen. The pen doesn't work, but I keep it. Don't ask me why.
Three percent
My phone is on three percent! Don't panic. I have a charger in my bag. But where is the cable? Here it is!
My power bank is full, so I'm happy. Headphones? Yes, I have them. Wait, security wants my ID. Where is it? Oh no. It's in my other jacket. Please, can I show my ID on my phone? It's on three percent!
American English
My phone is at three percent! Don't panic. I have a charger in my bag. But where's the cable? Here it is!
My power bank is full, so I'm happy. Headphones? Yes, I have them. Wait, security wants to see my ID. Where is it? Oh no. It's in my other jacket. Please, can I show my ID on my phone? It's at three percent!
The walking shop
Do you need a pen? I've got three. Paper? Here's my notebook.
Thirsty? Take my water bottle. Hands dirty? I've got hand sanitiser. Bad breath? Have some mints. Dry lips? Lip balm! My friends call me the walking shop.
Yes, I've got everything, except what you want: a sandwich. Sorry!
American English
Do you need a pen? I have three. Paper? Here's my notebook.
Thirsty? Take my water bottle. Hands dirty? I have hand sanitizer. Bad breath? Have some mints. Dry lips? Lip balm! My friends call me the walking drugstore.
Yes, I have everything, except what you want: a sandwich. Sorry!
Bag check at the stadium
Good evening, sir. What's in your bag? Please take out your laptop. Thank you. Now put in your phone and keys. Use the tray, please.
Do you carry anything in your pockets? Coins? Okay. Now zip up the bag. Sir, is that a cheese sandwich? It's allowed. Enjoy the match!
American English
Good evening, sir. What's in your bag? Please take out your laptop. Thank you. Now put in your phone and keys. Use the tray, please.
Do you carry anything in your pockets? Coins? Okay. Now zip up the bag. Sir, is that a cheese sandwich? It's allowed. Enjoy the game!
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wallet noun | a small case for money and cards |
| handbag / purse (US) noun | a bag that women often carry for their things |
| sunglasses noun | dark glasses for sunny days |
| umbrella noun | something you hold over your head in the rain |
| tissues noun | soft paper for your nose |
| pen noun | a tool with ink for writing |