9 Class 2

​Class 9.2

By Gabriel Contreras

Class Plan

Warm-up - The trip
Dialog
Explain the problem

The trip

“I’m going on a trip and I’m taking my glasses.”
I can go to the trip.

What are you taking?

Variations...

Dialogs

Read and then act out

Dialog 1 - Customs

Officer: Do you have anything to declare?
Traveler: No, nothing to declare.
Officer: Are you bringing any food or drinks?
Traveler: Just snacks.
Officer: Any alcohol or cigarettes?
Traveler: No alcohol, no cigarettes.
Officer: What’s inside this suitcase?
Traveler: Clothes and gifts for my family.
Officer: Are these gifts or for personal use?
Traveler: Gifts.
Officer: Did you pack your bags yourself?
Traveler: Yes, I did.
Officer: How many bags do you have?
Traveler: Two checked, one carry-on.
Officer: Okay. Please proceed through the green line.
Traveler: Thank you.

Dialog 2 - Customs - Direct

Officer: Anything to declare?
Traveler: No.
Officer: Food?
Traveler: No food.
Officer: Cash?
Traveler: Less than ten thousand.
Officer: Open the bag.
Traveler: Sure.
Officer: What’s this?
Traveler: Medicine for my mother-in-law.
Officer: Prescription?
Traveler: Yes, here.
Officer: Go ahead.
Traveler: Thanks.

Dialog 3 - Immigration - Direct

Officer: What’s the purpose of your visit?
Traveler: I’m visiting my family.
Officer: How long will you stay?
Traveler: Ten days.
Officer: Where will you be staying?
Traveler: At my cousin’s house.
Officer: Are you traveling alone?
Traveler: With my mother-in-law.
Officer: Does she need any assistance?
Traveler: Yes, a wheelchair, please.
Officer: Do you have a return ticket?
Traveler: Yes, here it is.
Officer: Have you been to the U.S. before?
Traveler: Once, last year.
Officer: Welcome. Enjoy your stay.
Traveler: Thank you.

Dialog 4 - Immigration - Polite

Officer: Could you please tell me the reason for your trip?
Traveler: I’m here on vacation.
Officer: How long do you intend to stay?
Traveler: About two weeks.
Officer: May I ask who you’re traveling with?
Traveler: With my mother-in-law.
Officer: Would you mind confirming your address while you’re here?
Traveler: 214 Oak Street, Charlotte.
Officer: Do you happen to have travel insurance?
Traveler: Yes. I have the policy on my phone.
Officer: Have you ever had any issues at immigration before?
Traveler: No, never.
Officer: Thank you. Please proceed.
Traveler: Thanks a lot.

Dialog 5 - Airline Counter

Agent: Good morning. Where are you flying to today?
Passenger: Miami.
Agent: May I have your passport, please?
Passenger: Sure, here you go.
Agent: Any bags to check?
Passenger: Yes, one suitcase.
Agent: Did you pack it yourself?
Passenger: Yes.
Agent: Window or aisle seat?
Passenger: Aisle, please.
Agent: Any special assistance needed?
Passenger: A wheelchair for my mother-in-law at boarding.
Agent: Noted. Here’s your boarding pass.
Passenger: Thank you.
Agent: Boarding starts at 10:20 at Gate B12.
Passenger: Got it.

Dialog 6 - Airline Counter - Busy

Agent: Destination?
Passenger: Charlotte.
Agent: Passport and ticket.
Passenger: Here.
Agent: Bags?
Passenger: Two to check, one carry-on.
Agent: Overweight. Pay here or remove items.
Passenger: I’ll remove items.
Agent: Seat preference?
Passenger: Window, please.
Agent: Connection later?
Passenger: No, final destination.
Agent: Gate A7. Boarding 11:05.
Passenger: Thank you.

Explain the problem

What do you say in the following situations.

• Go to the point

• Use simple vocabulary

• Avoid long sentences

Problem 1

You lost your boarding pass.

Problem 2

Your suitcase is missing.

Problem 3

You opened your suitcase and found a bottle broken inside.

Problem 4

They checked your bag at customs, and you can’t find it now.

Problem 5

The officer says your return ticket is not showing in the system.

Problem 6

You just saw your flight canceled on the screen.