Checking in for a Flight | Travel English

A fun lesson for beginner ESL students to learn grammar, vocabulary, and expressions for checking in for a flight in English. Watch the ESL video about Travel English and use the ESL Printable and Digital storytelling flashcards to retell the story and practice using new vocabulary and expressions. Get the downloadable and printable worksheets, ESL printable and digital flashcards, ESL listening and reading exercises, and gamify lessons with badges and stamps.

Warm Up Questions About Traveling

1. How often do you travel?
2. Are you a light packer or a heavy packer?
3. Are your bags ever overweight? 
4. What do you like/dislike about traveling?

ESL Video and ESL Listening Practice Checking in at the Airport

Watch the following video:

ESL Listening Questions about Traveling

1. Where is Tony going?
2. What does the receptionist ask Tony for?
3. Is he traveling alone?
4. How many bags does he have?
5. Would he like a window seat or an aisle seat?
6. What gate is he leaving from?
7. How much time before he leaves should he arrive at the departure gate?
8. Is his bag overweight?

ESL Printable and Digital Flashcards: Checking in for a Flight

Use the following ESL printable flashcards to talk about checking in for a flight.

Matching Travel Vocabulary Builder

Match the words on the left with the meanings on the right.

ESL Conversation on Checking in at the Airport

Announcement: Flight 892 is now boarding.

Airlines Receptionist: Hello! Where are you going today sir?

Tony: I’m heading to New York City.

Airlines Receptionist: Okay, may I see your ticket and passport please?

Tony: Yes, here you are.

Airlines Receptionist: Thank you! Are you traveling alone today?

Tony: Yes, I am.

Airlines Receptionist: How many bags do you have with you today?

Tony: Just this one.

Airlines Receptionist: Please put it on the scale.
Would you like a window or an aisle seat?

Tony: I would like a window seat please.

Airlines Receptionist: Okay sir, here’s your ticket and your passport. You’ll be departing from gate 17B. Please arrive at your gate at least 30 minutes before your departure time.

Tony: Thank you very much.

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