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.
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.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Esercizio 1: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- With the help of the pictures describe what you have to do in the airport and on the plane. (With the help of the pictures describe what you have to do in the airport and on the plane. )
- Do you like to fly? Why or why not? (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 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Io ______ il check-in online la sera prima del volo.
(I ______ the check-in online the evening before the flight.)2. Tu ______ il passaporto all’agente di sicurezza.
(You ______ the passport to the security agent.)3. L’assistente di volo ______ le istruzioni per la sicurezza.
(The flight attendant ______ the safety instructions.)4. Noi ______ sempre la cintura di sicurezza durante il volo.
(We ______ always the seatbelt during the flight.)Exercise 4: At the airport before the flight
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Arrivare - Arrivare
Presente
- io arrivo
- tu arrivi
- lui/lei arriva
- noi arriviamo
- voi arrivate
- loro arrivano
Portare - Portare
Presente
- io porto
- tu porti
- lui/lei porta
- noi portiamo
- voi portate
- loro portano
Preferire - Preferire
Presente
- io preferisco
- tu preferisci
- lui/lei preferisce
- noi preferiamo
- voi preferite
- loro preferiscono
Passare - Passare
Presente
- io passo
- tu passi
- lui/lei passa
- noi passiamo
- voi passate
- loro passano
Spiegare - Spiegare
Presente
- io spiego
- tu spieghi
- lui/lei spiega
- noi spieghiamo
- voi spiegate
- loro spiegano
Guardare - Guardare
Presente
- io guardo
- tu guardi
- lui/lei guarda
- noi guardiamo
- voi guardate
- loro guardano
Annunciare - Annunciare
Presente
- io annuncio
- tu annunci
- lui/lei annuncia
- noi annunciamo
- voi annunciate
- loro annunciano
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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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