WORKSHOP 1 (Module 29) _____________________________

Asking for a flight

Teacher: Thank you for calling Air International, how may I help you?
Student: Excuse me! Do you have any information on flights from the republic of bananas?
Teacher: Yes Sir, I do. What is the flight number?
Student: Thanks, the flight number I have is 2503.
Teacher: Do you want to know the time it took off, or the estimated time of arrival?
Student: I want to know the estimated time of arrival, please.
Teacher: It should be landing at 11:00
Student: what gate does it arrive to?
Teacher: International flights, gate one.
Student: Thank you very much.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND EXPRESSIONS

Is there a flight to London, please? Is it a direct flight? Do they serve food?

Is there an airport bus? Can I have a window/aisle seat? What time do I have to check in?
What time does it land? How long is the flight? Are arrivals delayed?
Departures are delayed. Departures are on schedule Are arrivals on schedule?

FLIGHTS AIRPORT

Baggage limitation Limite de equipaje Airline counter Mostrador

Boarding pass Pase de abordo Airport Aeropuerto
Bumpy flight Vuelo turbulento Arrivals Llegadas
Connecting flight Conexión Baggage claim Reclamo de equipaje
Delayed Demorado Control tower Torre de control
Direct flight/Non-stop flight Vuelo directo Customs Aduana
Domestic flight Vuelo nacional Customs official Oficial de aduana
Emergency landing Aterrizaje de emergencia Departure lounge Salón de espera
Final destination Destino final Departures Salidas
Flight number Numero de vuelo Gate Puerta
Landing Aterrizaje Immigration official Oficial de migración
One-way trip Viaje de ida Jet lag Desfase de horario
Round trip Viaje de ida y vuelta Loudspeakers Altavoz
Passengers lounge Sala de espera
Runway Pista
Timetable Listado de horarios
Travel agency Agencia de viajes

IN THE PLANE BAGGAGE

Air hostess/Flight attendant Azafata Carry-on luggage Equipaje de mano

Cabin Cabina Duty free Libre de impuestos
Copilot Copiloto Excess baggage Exceso de equipaje
Crew Tripulación Excess baggage charge Recargo por exceso
Aisle seat Asiento del pasillo Luggage/baggage Equipaje
Emergency exit Salida de emergencia Overweight Sobrepeso
Life vest Salvavidas Registered luggage Equipaje certificado
Window seat Asiento de la ventana
Seat Asiento
Seatbelt Cinturón de seguridad
Restroom/Lavatory Sanitarios
Pilot Piloto
Plane Avión
Meal tray Bandeja de comida
Luggage compartment Compartimiento
Cockpit Cabina del piloto

IDIOMS
To look out: to be careful To get rid of: to dispose of
To do over: to do it again To come over: to visit
To be on sale: to be sold cheap. To come to and end: to finish
To be bound for: to be on the way To stand a chance: to have an opportunity
To be better off: to be happier / to be in a physical or To give away: to give as a present / to donate
emotional state. To take care: to look after
To put off: to postpone To put on: to dress / to apply / to produce
 WORKSHOP 2 (Module 30) _____________________________
Taking a taxi to the Airport
Student: Hey taxi!! Good morning. I’ve been waiting forever,
thanks for pulling over.
Teacher: Where to?
Student: How much do you charge to take me to the airport?
Teacher: Oh, it will be 18 dollars, not including tip.
Student: That’s very expensive; couldn’t you lower it for me?
Teacher: No, it’s a standard fee, sir.
Student: Ok. How long does it take to get there?
Teacher: 20 to 30 minutes.
Student: I don’t have much time. Is it illegal to make a U-turn?
because that could save us time.
Teacher: It is not.
Student: So could we cruise through traffic and get there in less than 30 minutes?
Teacher: Yes, we could.
Student: Thanks, we got here really fast.
Teacher: You are welcome. It is 18 dollars
Student: Here you are, keep the change.
Teacher: Thank you very much, have a nice day.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND EXPRESSIONS

How do I get to…? What’s the best way to…? Where is..?
Go straight on Turn back/Go back Turn left/right
Go along… Take the first/second road on the left/right Near
Next to Opposite At the end (of)
On/at the corner Between In front of
(Just) around the corner Behind

IN THE TAXI PREPOSITIONS

Tip Propina About In Under

Fee Tarifa Above In front of Underneath
U-turn Vuelta en U Across Inside Until
After Instead of Up
Cruise Manejar rápido
Against Into Upon
Avenue Avenida Along Like With
Brakes Frenos Among Near Within
Street Calle Around Of Without
Ride Carrera At Off
Downtown Centro Before On
Accelerate Acelerar Behind On top of
Below Onto
Lane Via
Beneath Out of
Take to Llevar a Beside Outside
Cross Cruzar Between Over
Crosswalk Cebra By Past
Traffic light Semáforo Down Since
Parking zone/lot Zona de parqueo During Through
Sign post Letrero Except To
Far from Toward
Street sign Aviso

IDIOMS

By heart: to memorize To get along with: To be friendly with

To keep off: to stay away To keep in mind: To have present/to be aware of
To make up your mind: to decide To keep an eye on: To take care/to watch
To look for: to search To get away: To escape/to go on a short break
To make sure: to confirm/to assure oneself To look forward to: To expect something anxiously
To get along with: to be friendly with To get on: To enter a vehicle, platform/To continue something/To
organize/to put on top
 WORKSHOP 3 (Module 31) _____________________________
Picking up Mr. Frank at the airport
Teacher: Good afternoon, I’m Franklin Kennedy.
Student: Nice to meet you, I’m…
Student: Please, let me help you with your luggage.
Teacher: Thank you.
Teacher: It’s 1pm already, my flight was delayed. I’m really hungry!
Student: Do you want something to eat?
Teacher: I would like to have lunch if you don’t mind.
Student: Of course not. What would you like to have for lunch?
Teacher: Are there any typical Colombian restaurants nearby?
Student: There’s one on the second floor.
Teacher: Sounds perfect let’s go.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND EXPRESSIONS

How was your trip? Did you have a good flight? Let me introduce myself
I work for… You’re in good hands It’s a pleasure to have you here
I’ve been waiting to this moment Do I have any message? Sign up here
Is it available? I have a reservation Credit card and ID please

AT THE AIRPLANE

Airplane Avión Emergency landing Aterrizaje de emergencia

Flight Vuelo Customs Aduana
Departure lounge Sala de espera Carry-on luggage Equipaje de mano
Boarding pass Pasa bordo Immigration Inmigración
Row Fila Meal tray Bandeja de comida
Luggage Equipaje Loud speaker Altavoz
Metal detector Detector de metales Restrooms Baños, sanitarios
Security check Revisión de seguridad Round trip ticket Pasaje de ida y vuelta
Search Revisar, buscar Passport Pasaporte
Baggage claim Reclamo de equipaje Travel agency Agencia de viajes
Arrivals Llegadas Departures Salidas
Airline Aerolínea Control tower Torre de control
Kart Carro de equipaje Delay(ed) Demora(do)

AT THE HOTEL

Accommodation Alojamiento B & B (bed and breakfast) Alojamiento y desayuno

Dormitory Dormitorio Vacancies Vacantes
Double room Habitación doble No vacancies No vacantes
Family room Habitación familiar Arrival date/date of arrival Fecha de llegada
Twin room Habitación gemela Departure date/date of departure Fecha de salida
Single room Habitación sencilla Room service Servicio a la habitación
Double bed Cama doble Air conditioning Aire acondicionado
Youth hostel Hostal Make a reservation/book a room Hacer una reservación
Bunk bed Camarote Request more information Pedir mas información
Fill in a form Llenar el formulario Staff Empleados/personal
Key Llave Cancel a booking Cancelar una reservación
Book in advance Reserva anticipada

IDIOMS

To look down upon: to scorn To get back: to go back to a place

To keep track of: to have a record of To take a seat: to sit down somewhere
To make good time: to do something quickly To run out of: to have none left/extinguish a supply
To get lost: to not know where you are/to leave a place To run a errand: to do something for myself or for someone
To get off: to get down of something or someone
 WORKSHOP 4 (Module 32) _____________________________
Going to the Restaurant

Teacher: Good afternoon, how can I help you?

Student: I want a table for two.
Teacher: Smoking or non-smoking section?
Student: Non-smoking please.
Teacher: There’s only one available in that section.
Please follow me. I’ll bring the menu

10 minutes later

Teacher: Are you ready to order your main course?

Student: Yes, I am ready. I’ll have Ajiaco.
Teacher: And what will your partner have for main course?
Student: He’ll have Bandeja Paisa
Teacher: Anything to drink?
Student: Yes, please bring two cokes

20 minutes later

Teacher: I see you have finished. Would you like me to bring the bill?
Student: Yes, I would like.
Teacher: How will you pay, credit card, cash or check?
Student: Credit card.
Teacher: Ok

COMMON QUESTIONS AND EXPRESSIONS

Meat: rare (poco cocido) Medium (medio cocido) Well done(bien cocido)
Can I have the menu? Can you please bring the bill? Have you got a spare spoon?
To recommend. I want to book a table. No pets allowed.
Enjoy your meal. Under new management. I ordered a soup 12 minutes ago.

AT THE RESTAURANT

Appetizer Aperitivo Dressing Aderezo para ensaladas

Bar Bar, cantina, taberna Drive-in restaurant Restaurante con servicio al auto
Beverage Bebida Fast-food restaurant Restaurante de comida rápida
Bill (GB) Cuenta (Inglaterra) Fixed-price menu Menú de precio fijo
Cafe Cafetería Food Comida
Check (US) Cuenta (estados unidos) Fork Tenedor
Chef Chef Full meal Comida completa, de tres platos
Combo Combinación de comidas Glass Vaso, copa
Cook Cocinero Hot meal Comida caliente
Cup Taza Knife Cuchillo
Dessert Postre Lunch Almuerzo
Dinner Cena/comida Main course Plato principal
Dish Plato meal Comida

IDIOMS

To go off: to fail/to stop/to activate by itself
To pass by: to go (walk,drive,etc) beside someone or
something
To be able to: to have the capability of doing something
To look for: to search
To get fired: made to stop working by your boss definitely
To get kicked out: to be thrown out of a place
How about: would be good…/suggestion
To get out of: to leave a place/to not do what you have to do