Grading Outline

An easy quiz to check your basic aviation vocabulary of basic concepts

Basic Flight Conversation

Airside and Landside occupations

• Landside is a security zone (unsecured, public area).

• Airside is a security zone (secured, restricted area).

• Terminal is a physical structure (the building where passengers check in, shop, and board).

Advanced to Basic Vocabulary

Listening and Speaking Practice

Listen and Repeat exercise - 

Pre-boarding Announcement (Gate)

• Good afternoon passengers. This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight BD370 to Sydney.

• We are now inviting those passengers with small children.

• And any passengers requiring special assistance to begin boarding at this time.

• Please have your boarding pass and identification ready.

• Regular boarding will begin in approximately 10 minutes time. Thank you.

Welcome & Pre-Takeoff (Onboard)

• Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard flight CB700 with service from Tokyo to Paris.

• We are currently third in line for takeoff and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time.

• We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time.

• And secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments.

• We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for takeoff.

• Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones.

• Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight.

• Thank you for choosing ABC Airlines. Enjoy your flight.

Captain's In-Flight Announcement

• Good afternoon, passengers. This is your captain speaking.

• First I'd like to welcome everyone on ABC flight BD870.

• We are currently cruising at an altitude of 33,000 feet at an airspeed of 400 miles per hour.

• The weather looks good and with the tailwind on our side. (Note: This is part of the previous sentence in the transcript but stands alone).

• We are expecting to land in London approximately 15 minutes ahead of schedule.

• The weather in London is clear and sunny.

• With a high of 25 degrees for this afternoon.

• If the weather cooperates we should get a great view of the city.

• The cabin crew will be coming around in about 20 minutes.

• Time to offer you a light snack and beverage, and the in-flight movie will begin shortly after that.

• I'll talk to you again before we reach our destination.

• Until then, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight.

Meal Service Announcement

• We will soon be serving breakfast.

• We will soon be serving lunch.

• We will soon be serving dinner.

• We will soon be serving sandwich.

• Please put down your seat table. If you have special diet requirement, please tell the cabin attendants.

• We will offer you a choice of tea, coffee, beer, wines and other soft drinks.

• Hope you could enjoy these. Thank you.

Turbulence Announcement

• Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the fastened seat belt sign.

• We are now crossing a zone of turbulence.

• Please return to your seats and keep your seat belts fastened. Thank you.

Landing/Arrival Announcement

• We have just landed at ABC airport. The outside temperature is 25 degrees centigrade, 77 Fahrenheit.

• We apologize for the delay of today's flight because of the bad weather.

• Please keep your seat belt fastened till the plane comes to complete standstill.

• And we may remind you to take all your belongings when you disembark.

• Entry formalities will be completed in the terminal building.

• We thank you for flying with us and hope to have the pleasure of being with you again.

Safety Instructions (Life Vests)

• We would like to explain about the use of the life vests.

• A stewardess will demonstrate how to put on the life vest.

• Please do the same after her or his demonstration.

• The life vest is located under your seat. Take it out by pulling the red tape.

• To put the vest on, slip it over your head. Then, fasten the buckles and pull the straps tight around your waist.

• Do not inflate your life jacket until you are outside of the aircraft.

• After the airplane comes to stop, upon the instructions from the cabin attendant, immediately inflate the vest.

• By pulling one of the inflation tabs strongly before leaving the aircraft.

Medical Emergency Announcement

• Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please?

• There is a sick passenger on board, if there is a doctor or a nurse on this flight.

• Would you please contact us by pressing the call button immediately? Thank you.

Instructions: Read the questions below. For listening practice, play the original audio file and focus on how the speaker delivers each line

Assisting Special Passengers & Giving Information

Easy Grammar

❗ Never confuse these: ❌ Wrong: "Will you like a coffee?" (Incorrect grammar) ✅ Correct: "Would you like a coffee?" (Polite offer) ❌ Wrong: "Would we rebook you?" (Sounds uncertain) ✅ Correct: "We will rebook you." (Confident promise)

Grammar from lessons

Course Title:  English for Aviation
Total Questions:  80
Time Allowed:  90 minutes
Instructions:  Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer. Readings are provided at the beginning of each section.

Mark answers on the provided computer card

Vocabulary and defintions

Practise speaking one of these passages for speaking in your next class

Pick one activity to practise with a partner. Be ready to do it in class next lesson

Listen and complete the following quiz.

Practise speaking the announcement

Lesson: Cabin Crew – Safety, Turbulence & Medical Issues

Target Audience: Cabin Crew (Safety Demonstrations, In-Flight Emergencies, Medical Assistance)
Level: B1 (Intermediate)
Objective: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Name and explain the use of safety equipment on board.

2. Deliver clear turbulence and safety announcements.

3. Respond appropriately to a medical emergency on board.

4. Use imperatives, polite requests, and reassurance language under pressure.

5. Communicate calmly and professionally with passengers and the flight deck.

Part 9: Pronunciation Focus – Thought Groups & Chunking

 

Assessment Rubrics - Role Play