2. Understand some slangs
and popular expressions
that are commonly used
in daily American English
Hiểu các từ tiếng, thành
ngữ được sử dụng phổ
biến trong văn nói tiếng
Anh-Mỹ
Practice using the
phrases in daily
conversations
Luyện tập sử dụng các từ
đã học vào văn nói hàng
ngày
Correct pronunciation
Phát âm chuẩn
3. Part 1: Vocabulary
Nhóm từ vựng chủ đề “At the Airport”
Part 2: Practice Reading – Luyện đọc
Part 3: Practice – Luyện tập sử dụng từ
Part 4: Wrap Up – Tổng kết
4. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
Read and explain the meaning of the following expressions:
1. TRAVEL LIGHT
I don’t take a lot of clothes with me when I go on business trips. I prefer to travel
light.
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. I always travel light, even when I go overseas. Then I can buy lots of souvenirs!
Ex. I like to carry my bags onto the plane, so I try to travel light.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
When I travel light, I never pack my……
PRACTICE: Answer the question
Do you plan to travel light? Why/ Why not?
5. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
2. STANDBY
Since I didn’t have a reservation, I was put on standby.
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. I wasn’t able to buy a ticket for this flight. Fortunately, they
agreed to put me on standby.
Ex. Flight tickets to NY start at about at about $89 with cheap
standbys sometimes available to passengers when space becomes
available on a flight.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
I would fly standby if …….
PRACTICE: Answer the questions
Did you fly standby? What are the pros and cons of flying standby?
6. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
3. GOT BUMPED
I got bumped because I was late to the airport.
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. I got bumped for being five minutes late! Now I have
to take a later flight.
Ex. If you get bumped from an oversold flight you are
entitled to compensation
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
When I was travelling to ………………, I got bump from the flight.
PRACTICE: Answer the question
What would you do if you got bumped from a flight?
7. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
4. LAYOVER
I’m sorry I’m late. We had a three-hour layover in Texas.
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. On our way to Paris, we had a three-hour layover in
Amsterdam.
Ex. Singapore is the ultimate layover destination for long-
haul flights.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
The longest layover I ever had was…
PRACTICE: Answer the question
Would you prefer a layover flight or a direct flight? Why?
8. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
5. FREQUENTLY FLYER
As a frequent flyer, I was given a free ticket to anywhere
in the world after I’ve traveled 100,000 miles!
Definition: ………………………………………..
Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. He's also a frequent flyer, travelling thousands of miles to
speak to entrepreneurs throughout the world.
Ex. We are continually looking to offer our frequent flyers an
upgraded experience.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
As a frequent flyer, I got a free trip to…
PRACTICE: Answer the question
How have many airlines done to encourage their frequent flyers?
9. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
6. JET LAG
Did you get jet lag when you flew from L.A. to New
York?
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. I never get jet lag when I travel to Europe. But
when I travel back home, I’m exhausted!
Ex. I’m still suffering from jet lag after my trip to
Australia.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
The worst jet lag I had was when I traveled to…
PRACTICE: Answer the question
What is your advice when someone gets jet lag?
10. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
7. WIRED
When I arrived in Paris, I was wired because I was so excited!
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. After all of this excitement at the party tonight, I don’t
know how I’m going to sleep tonight. I’m so wired!
Ex. I was totally wired before the interview.
Ex. Sometimes, for no apparent reason, all the children may
become wired up.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
I become wired when…
11. VOCABULARY – AT THE AIRPORT
8. BARF BAG
I got sick during the flight and needed a barf bag.
▪ Definition: ………………………………………..
▪ Synonym: …………………………………………
Ex. When I was pregnant and dealing with morning
sickness, I had to carry a barf bag around with me
everywhere, just in case.
Ex. I'm at a point where I'll have to keep a barf bag handy
to sit through the flight.
PRACTICE: Complete the sentence
I used to use the a barf bag for…………..…
12. PRACTICE READING – AT THE AIRPORT
ROLE PLAY: You are at the airport waiting for your friend to arrive.
A. I’m sorry we’re so late. We had an unexpected two-hour layover some place far
away. You know, I almost missed the flight entirely because of all the traffic! So I
arrived late and got bumped. Luckily, they agreed to put me on standby. All I had was
a carry-on, so it was easy.
B. It’s a good thing you travel light. Well, with the jet lag, I imagine you’re pretty
wiped out.
A. Actually, I’m pretty wired after all that traveling. At least I got a free ticket for
being a frequent flyer!
B. That’s cool. So, how was it traveling on the overnight flight?
A. It got a little bumpy for a while. Luckily, I never had to use the barf bag.
13. PRACTICE SPEAKING – AT THE AIRPORT
1. Do you think travelling by plane is common in your country?
2. How often do you travel by planes?
3. When was the last time you went to the airport?
4. Is there anything you don’t like about travelling by plane?
5. What are advantages & disadvantages of travelling by plane?
6. Share some tips that you find useful when traveling by planes.
14. WRAP UP – AT THE AIRPORT
1. A barf bag
2. Wiped out
3. Layover
4. Travel light
5. Get bumped
6. Jet lag
7. Frequent flyer
8. Wired
9. Standby
