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1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I'd like to check in, please. Say this at the airline counter.
- Here's my passport. Show your ID or passport when they ask.
- Would you like a window or an aisle seat? Window = next to the window. Aisle = next to the walkway.
- Can you put your bag on the scale? They weigh your checked bag.
- Is this OK as carry-on? Ask if you can take a bag on the plane with you.
- Here's your boarding pass. The ticket you show to get on the plane.
- Please put your laptop in a separate tray. A common instruction at security.
- Which gate is it? Ask where your plane leaves from.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Mei" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Good to know in Australia
🇦🇺 Rules about liquids, laptops and what you can take on the plane are not the same at every airport, so check your airline or airport website before you go. Many people check in online and then use the bag drop.
Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for airport check-in and security?
'I'd like to check in, please.' (say this at the airline counter). 'Here's my passport.' (show your ID or passport when they ask). 'Would you like a window or an aisle seat?' (window = next to the window. Aisle = next to the walkway). 'Can you put your bag on the scale?' (they weigh your checked bag).
How can I practise airport check-in and security in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.
What should I know about airport check-in and security in Australia?
Rules about liquids, laptops and what you can take on the plane are not the same at every airport, so check your airline or airport website before you go. Many people check in online and then use the bag drop.
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