Lesson 10: Saying goodbye

ESL Course: English for Studying Abroad

An ESL guide to prepare you for your homestay. This is lesson 10 of a 10 lesson course.

PDF: Saying goodbye

Introduction

  1. Have you had friends who moved away? Do you still keep in touch?
  2. What information might you exchange with your homestay family when you leave?
  3. Security is very strict at airports. Why do you think this is?

Vocabulary

departures, arrivalsboarding passprohibited, not permitted
restrictionsaerosolsgels
flammable liquids, gassesweaponsconnecting flight, via
aisle seatempty your pockets, bagsremove

Conversation

Helen: It's been lovely having you here, Maki. You're always welcome to visit us again. Do send me a message when you get home so I know you've arrived safely.
Maki: I will. Thank you for everything. You've been so kind. Come and visit me in Japan! Here's my address and phone number.
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Announcement: Flight 482 is now boarding.
Check-in Staff: Hello! Where are you going today?
Maki: I'm heading to Nagoya, Japan, via Helsinki.
Check-in Staff: Okay, may I see your ticket and passport please?
Maki: Yes, here you are.
Check-in Staff: Thank you. Are you traveling alone?
Maki: Yes, I am.
Check-in Staff: And how many bags do you have with you?
Maki: Just one suitcase, and this carry-on bag.
Check-in Staff: Please put it on the scale. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
Maki: I'd like a window seat, please.
Check-in Staff: Okay madam, here's your ticket and your passport. You'll be departing from gate 32A. Please arrive at your gate at least 30 minutes before your departure time.

What to Expect

Be sure to swap addresses, phone numbers and social networking info with your homestay family and friends.

If you're bringing back a lot of things, consider sending some by post instead of carrying it back by hand. You'll probably want to buy more things at the airport duty-free shops and won't have space to carry everything! For souvenirs from the UK, websites like lambertsouvenirs.com ship overseas.

Narita Airport has a list of prohibited items:
Restricted Carry-on and Checked Items

Role play situations where things don't go so well. For example, you miss a connecting flight, your bag sets off the alarm when going through the scanner, or you've lost your ticket or passport.

Finally, be sure to keep all your flight information safe, with backup copies in every bag!

Lesson List

  1. Arriving at the airport
  2. Getting to the city
  3. Meeting your homestay family
  4. First day
  5. At school
  6. Hanging out with friends
  7. Getting around town
  8. Shopping
  9. Sightseeing
  10. Saying goodbye

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