At the airport and in the plane.
All'aeroporto e sull'aereo.
- The check-in process for your flight: at the airport and online.
- Ask for information on flight schedules and terminals.
- Going through security and understanding safety instructions.
- The adjectives bello and buono: how do they change?
This Italian A2 lesson covers essential airport and flight vocabulary like check-in (fare il check-in), boarding pass (carta d'imbarco), and security control (controllo di sicurezza). You'll practice useful phrases to navigate the airport and communicate effectively during your flight.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La partenza
The departure
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Fare il check-in
To do the check-in
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Le istruzioni
The instructions
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Decollare
To take off
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L'aeroporto
The airport
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- Con l'aiuto delle immagini descrivi cosa devi fare in aeroporto e sull'aereo. (With the help of the pictures describe what you have to do in the airport and on the plane. )
- Ti piace volare? Perché sì o perché no? (Do you like to fly? Why or why not?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Devi ottenere il tuo biglietto al banco del check-in. You have to get your ticket at the check-in counter. |
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È necessario passare attraverso il controllo di sicurezza. It is necessary to go through the security check. |
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In aereo devi usare la cintura di sicurezza. In the plane you have to use your seatbelt. |
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Non mi piace volare perché il controllo di sicurezza richiede sempre così tanto tempo. I don't like to fly because the security check takes always so long. |
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Mi piace andare in aereo perché è così veloce. I like going by plane because it is so fast. |
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Non mi piacciono i sedili dell'aereo. Non sono comodi. I don't like the airplane seats. They are not comfortable. |
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L'assistente di volo sta mostrando le istruzioni di sicurezza. The steward is showing the safety instructions. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Prima di partire, io ______ il check-in online per risparmiare tempo in aeroporto.
(Before leaving, I ______ the online check-in to save time at the airport.)2. Dopo aver fatto il check-in, noi ______ le istruzioni per il controllo di sicurezza.
(After doing the check-in, we ______ the instructions for the security check.)3. Il volo ______ puntuale, ma è previsto un piccolo ritardo all’atterraggio.
(The flight ______ on time, but a small delay is expected on landing.)4. L'aereo ______ da pochi minuti e ora possiamo ritirare il bagaglio a mano.
(The plane ______ a few minutes ago and now we can collect the hand luggage.)Exercise 5: Airplane trip: check-in and security
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Fare il check-in - Check in
Presente
- io faccio
- tu fai
- lui/lei fa
- noi facciamo
- voi fate
- loro fanno
Arrivare - Arrive
Presente
- io arrivo
- tu arrivi
- lui/lei arriva
- noi arriviamo
- voi arrivate
- loro arrivano
Seguire - Follow
Presente
- io seguo
- tu segui
- lui/lei segue
- noi seguiamo
- voi seguite
- loro seguono
Atterrare - Land
Passato prossimo
- io sono atterrato/a
- tu sei atterrato/a
- lui/lei è atterrato/a
- noi siamo atterrati/e
- voi siete atterrati/e
- loro sono atterrati/e
Decollare - Take off
Presente
- io decollo
- tu decolli
- lui/lei decolla
- noi decolliamo
- voi decollate
- loro decollano
Allacciare - Fasten
Presente
- io allaccio
- tu allacci
- lui/lei allaccia
- noi allacciamo
- voi allacciate
- loro allacciano
Exercise 6: Gli aggettivi bello e buono: come cambiano?
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The adjectives bello and buono: how do they change?
Show translation Show answersbella, buon, buona, bello, buoni
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A2.4.2 Grammatica
Gli aggettivi bello e buono: come cambiano?
The adjectives bello and buono: how do they change?
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Presente
| Italian | English |
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| (io) seguo | I follow |
| (tu) segui | You follow |
| (lui/lei) segue | he/she follows |
| (noi) seguiamo | we follow |
| (voi) seguite | You follow |
| (loro) seguono | they follow |
Atterrare to land Share Copied!
Passato prossimo
| Italian | English |
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| (io) sono atterrato/atterrata | I have landed |
| (tu) sei atterrato/atterrata | You have landed |
| (lui/lei) è atterrato/atterrata | He/she has landed |
| (noi) siamo atterrati/atterrate | we have landed |
| (voi) siete atterrati/atterrate | You have landed |
| (loro) sono atterrati/atterrate | they have landed |
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At the Airport and On the Plane – Italian A2 Lesson Overview
This lesson focuses on useful vocabulary and expressions related to traveling by plane, tailored for Italian learners at the A2 level. It covers three essential scenarios you will encounter at the airport and in the airplane: checking in, asking for flight information, and passing through security controls.
Key Topics Covered
- Checking in at the Airport Counter – Learn how to communicate politely and clearly to complete your check-in, including handing over your identity card, discussing luggage, and receiving your boarding pass (check-in, carta d'identità, bagagli, carta d'imbarco).
- Asking Information about Flights – Practice questions and responses about flight times, terminals, and gate numbers to ensure smooth navigation (orario del volo, terminal, gate, imbarco).
- Passing Security Controls – Understand instructions given by security staff and practice related expressions, such as removing shoes, belts, and placing electronic devices separately (controllo di sicurezza, metaldetector, oggetti metallici, contenitori).
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
Some highlighted words and common phrases include:
- Fare il check-in – to check in
- Documento d'identità – identity card or document
- Bagaglio a mano – hand luggage
- Gate e Terminal – gate and terminal
- Imbarco – boarding
- Metal detector – metal detector
- Cintura di sicurezza – seat belt
Verb Conjugation Practice
The lesson highlights essential regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, which are key to describing actions at the airport: fare (to do/make), mostrare (to show), spiegare (to explain), indossare (to wear), arrivare (to arrive), portare (to bring), preferire (to prefer), passare (to pass), guardare (to look), annunciare (to announce). Understanding these verbs helps you construct meaningful sentences related to travel situations.
Contextual Story
A short story provides context for vocabulary and verb use. For example: "Oggi arriviamo all'aeroporto con un po' di anticipo perché vogliamo fare il check-in online ..." illustrating a typical airport scenario and introducing verbs in context.
Notable Language Differences and Useful Tips
Unlike English, Italian often uses reflexive constructions and formal address forms when speaking politely at the airport. Pay attention to verb conjugations that reflect formality, such as using lei forms for polite requests (e.g., può mostrarmi il documento?). Also, Italian frequently repeats subject pronouns for clarity and emphasis, though they are not obligatory.
Remember differences in vocabulary, for instance, the English "check-in" is directly used in Italian but pronounced in an Italian way (check-in). The word bagaglio corresponds to "luggage," but specifying bagaglio a mano means "carry-on luggage."
Useful phrases to memorize include:
- Vorrei fare il check-in per il volo... – I would like to check in for the flight...
- Ha bisogno di assistenza con il bagaglio a mano? – Do you need assistance with your carry-on luggage?
- Il volo è previsto per le 15:30. – The flight is scheduled for 3:30 PM.
- Devo togliere le scarpe? – Do I need to take off my shoes?
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