Takeaway

Takeaway Could You Repeat That?

Could You Repeat That? English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

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CONTENT
• Let’s Start! • Let’s Explore! • Let’s Practice! • Extension Activity • Target Words • Learning Points

Let’s Start!

There seems to be something wrong with the carry-on bag. What is it?

Learning Outcome Can Do Statements

Accurately use information, involving • I can talk about air travel.

apologies, thanks, suggestions and • I can ask someone to repeat.
invitations in communicative situations. • I can thank people and respond to thanks.

Ask your partner:

• Do you bring a lot of luggage when

you go on holiday?
• What things do you always take with
you?

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Takeaway
Takeaway Could You Repeat That?
Could You Repeat That? English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

Let’s Explore!

Can Sally make it to* the gate on time? Let's hope so!

* You “make it to” a place when you arrive there.

Instructions: Read the text aloud.

Ticket Agent: Ms Davis?

Sally: Uh? What?
Ticket Agent: Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you!
Sally: I'm just very nervous about making it to the gate on time!
Ticket Agent: It's ok. We have an express line for first class passengers. This way, please.
Sally: Oh, thank you so much! I owe you one!
Ticket agent: No worries.
Ticket Agent: I believe your carry-on is ripping.
Sally: Sorry? I didn't catch that ...
Sally: Oh no! My bag! What should I do now?
Ticket Agent: Are you a frequent flyer with American Airways?
Sally: Yes. I have their reward card.
Ticket Agent: Perfect. You could have a discount in this travel store. It's one of their perks!
Sally: Fantastic! You saved my life!
Ticket Agent: My pleasure. Have a safe flight!

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Takeaway Could You Repeat That?
Takeaway Could You Repeat That?
English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter > At the Airport

Let’s Practice!

What’s that? You didn’t understand? No worries!

Instructions: Organize the mystery sentences. Write each word in the correct order.

1. that/./catch/I/didn’t/?/Sorry/
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2. What/should/I/now/?/do/
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3. a/Have/flight/!/safe/
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4. their/of/It’s/one/perks/!/
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Let’s Practice!

Let’s practice speaking! Please, and thank you!

Instructions: Complete the sentences. Write the missing word. Use saved, thank, worry,
save, pleasure, please, worries, perks.

1. This way, _____________ .

2. Oh, _____________ you so much! I owe you one!

3. No _____________ .

4. It’s one of their _____________ !

5. Fantastic! You _____________ my life!

6. My _____________ . Have a safe flight!

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Takeaway
Takeaway Could You Repeat That?
Could You Repeat That? English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

Extension Activity

Make a list of your favorite items to bring on a trip.

Instructions: Complete the following steps. Fill in the Self-Assessment.

a) Think of 5 items you like to pack when

Self-Assessment Yes No
you go on holiday.
b) What are they?
c) Why do you need to travel with them? I talk about packing for travel.
d) Write one sentence for each item.
e) Share your list with your partner. I make a list of things I need
to pack.
I express in writing and aloud
why I need some things for
traveling.

Target Words

• I owe you one! (expression): Thank you very • frequent flyer (noun): a reward
much! I must return the favor. program for travelers who fly often
e.g. Thank you for the new bag. I owe you one! e.g. I am a frequent flyer with
• No worries! (expression): You're welcome! American Airways.
e.g. Ann: Thank you so much! Bob: No worries. • I didn't catch that (expression): I
• perks (noun): things or services you receive didn't understand what you said.
with a card, usually free or at a reduced price e.g. Could you repeat please? I didn't
e.g. This frequent flyer card gives me so many catch that.
perks! • You saved my life! (expression):
• reward (noun): points you get when you spend Thank you so much!
money on a card e.g. I made it just in time! Thanks! You
e.g. With the points on my reward card, I can saved my life!
get a bag for free!

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Takeaway Could You Repeat That?
Could You Repeat That? English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

Learning Points

Thanking and Responding to Thanks

When you are in a formal situation, remember to thank people when they do something for
you, and remember to use the Simple Present tense.

You respond to thanks with expressions like You're welcome or My pleasure.

Thanking Responding to thanks

Thank you so much! My pleasure.

You saved my life! You're welcome.
I owe you one! (less formal) No worries. (less formal)

Asking Someone to Repeat

You can use modal verbs like can, could or would to ask someone to repeat something.
Look at the following examples:

Examples:
• I'm sorry, could you repeat that, please?
• Would you say that again, please?
• Can you repeat that, please?

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