ONBOARD

INSTRUCTION
FREE SPEECH
1. Vocabulary

1. Onboard Instructions – a set of directions about how to respond to

emergency situations, usually given by a flight attendant
• Can I ask you some questions about the onboard instructions
2. Exit – a way out
• The exit is located over there
3. Seat Pocket – a small pocket at the back of the seat, which usually
contains onboard instructions or a magazine
• The instruction card in your seat pocket shows you where your nearest exit is
4. Oxygen Mask – a device that is put over the nose and mouth in order
to help a person to breathe
• Could you tell me where my oxygen mask is placed?
5. Reading light – a small electric light
• It is above you, next to the reading light
6. Cabin – an area in a plane where passengers sit
• The cabin of the airplane is totally empty
7. Life Jacket – an inflatable vest designed to keep a person afloat
• Do we have life jackets just in case?
8. Flotation Device – an object used to stay afloat
• Your seat cushion can also be used as a flotation device
9. Seat Cushion – a soft object used to make a seat more comfortable
• Your seat cushion can also be used as a flotation device
2. Useful expressions
Could you help me find out where
…. ?

Please fasten your seat belt

No need to apologize

I’m here to help

Answer Pool (Questions 1-9)
• Help/assistance
• Life jackets
• know
• onboard
• oxygen
• under
• Exits
• Happy
• airplane
 1. What is the last question
that Matt asked to flight
attendant?

Check your 2. How many exit are on the

understanding plane? Where are they?

3. Where can Andrei find an

oxygen mask?
 Role Play
Situation

You are worried about the weather and you would like to ask about some details
related to onboard instructions. Ask the flight attendant about the exits, life jackets
and oxygen masks. Your partner will act as the flight attendant.
 Discussion
1. Do you read the inflight instruction card thoroughly just in
case of emergency?
2. Do you think the instruction cards are easily
understandable for passengers?
3. Have you ever experienced an emergency situation during a
flight?
4. Do you think you would be able to remain calm in an
emergency?
5. What do you think is the best threat to flight onboard?
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 Further Discussion
1. What would you do if a baby cries out loud beside you
while you’re sleeping on a plane?
2. Have you ever puked on a plane? Describe the situation
3. If somehow your plane landed on the water, would you be
able to swim?
4. If somehow your plane landed in an unknown island, what
would you do?