On a Flight - Role Play
Request help on a flight, explain a seat problem and speak to cabin crew. An A2–B1 speaking lesson with useful phrases, two model conversations and three paired role-play scenarios.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrases for both speakers
- Two natural model conversations
- Three paired role-play scenarios
- Switch roles and practise again
Request help on a flight while distinguishing a checked answer from an assumption.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use both pages. Read the two model conversations before distributing the paired role cards; partners should see only their own instructions.
- Read the meal request and tray-table conversations; find where the crew checks before promising an option.
- Use the vegetarian meal, feeling sick and turbulence cards, keeping requests clear and responses within the crew's role.
- Report the help requested and what the passenger must wait for; repeat with a changed seat or meal detail.
Support and extension
Offer request stems and symptom vocabulary. These are fictional language tasks, not medical or aviation advice: no diagnoses, medicine suggestions or guarantees of safety; follow actual crew instructions.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
