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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	At the airport
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Introduction

Welcome to today's English lesson on the topic At the Airport. Today, we will be exploring common English vocabulary and phrases that you may need at an airport, whether you are going on holiday or travelling for business.

Warm-up Activity

Let's start off with a quick warm-up activity to get us in the mindset of flying. Take out a piece of paper and write down as many English words related to air travel as you can think of in two minutes.

Vocabulary Building

Now that we've got our brains warmed up, let's move on to some essential vocabulary that you need to know before going to the airport. Here are some key terms to know:

• Baggage: your suitcases and bags that you bring on the plane
• Check-in: the process of giving your bags and tickets to the airline before boarding
• Boarding pass: the document that you need to get on the plane
• Security: the process of checking for any dangerous items before entering the boarding area
• Gate: the area where you wait to board your plane
• Departure: leaving the airport to start a journey
• Arrival: reaching your destination airport after a journey

Speaking Practice

Now it’s time to practice speaking. Divide the class into pairs and have them practice short conversations they might have at the airport based on the vocabulary we just learned.

Listening Comprehension

Let's listen to a conversation between a passenger and a representative at the check-in counter.

Audio recording of a check-in interaction plays

Based on what you heard, what was the passenger's flight number and destination?

Writing Activity

Imagine you are going on a trip. Write a brief paragraph describing why you are going, where you are going, and what you hope to do there. Use the vocabulary and phrases we have covered in today's lesson.

Conclusion

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s lesson on At the Airport! Remember to study and practice these phrases so that you feel more comfortable when traveling. Safe travels!