Guia d'anglès per a viatges: anuncis de seguretat, diàlegs i estructures gramaticals

Connectors seqüencials

Sequence linkers: first of all, firstly, to begin with, the first stage is, the first step is, the first thing. Next, then, once, now, soon, after this/that, later on, as soon as, prior to, at the same time, finally, eventually, and so on.

Anunci de seguretat

Safety announcement: This is a safety announcement, so please pay attention. Please make sure that your seat is in an upright position, your seat belt is fastened and your tray table is folded away. Your hand baggage must not obstruct the aisle. It should be placed under the seat in front of you or in the overhead locker. Electronic devices must be switched off.

There are six emergency exits, three at the back and three at the front. They are clearly marked and they are now pointed out to you.

If for any reason the oxygen supply fails, oxygen masks will drop down automatically. Quickly cover your mouth and breathe normally.

Your life jacket is stowed under your seat. If you are instructed to do so by the crew, remove the life jacket and slip it over your head. To inflate, pull the red toggle or blow into the mouthpiece. Do not inflate the jacket inside the aircraft.

The plane is equipped with an evacuation ramp. In the unlikely event of an emergency, leave all baggage and remove high-heeled shoes.

You are reminded that smoking is not allowed at any time during the flight.

Diàleg: facturació d'equipatge

Dialogue:

- Good morning, could you show me your ticket and your passport, please?
- Certainly. Here you are.
- Would you mind putting your luggage on the scales?
- I'm afraid your case is overweight. You will have to pay an excess baggage charge.
- How much do I have to pay?
- 5 euros per kilo.
- Oh dear! How much does my case weigh?
- 29 kilos. Your allowance is 20 kilos, so that makes 45 kilos.
- Can I take something out and put it in my hand luggage?
- Yes, but be careful, because you are allowed five kilos as hand luggage.
- I'd prefer to pay.
- Fine. Would you like an aisle or window seat?
- Aisle, please.
- That's seat C in row 450. Are meals served on board?
- No, I'm afraid not, but there are snacks available from the flight attendant. Here is your passport and your ticket. You'll be boarding at gate...
- Which gate do I have to get to the departure lounge?
- Over there.
- OK, thanks.
- Have a good flight.

Fer recomanacions

Making recommendations: recommend, suggest + -ing, may I suggest, If I were you, I'd..., what about?, how about?, have you thought of...?, why not...?, it's better to...

Donar indicacions

Giving directions: turn right, go straight on, go right, go left, it's on the corner, at the end of the street, keep going until you get to..., you will see... on the left.

Mesures i dimensions

Measurement and dimensions: the beach is ... long, the hotel is ... high, the swimming pool is 2 metres deep. How long? How high? How deep? How heavy?

Oracions condicionals

Conditionals:

• Zero conditional: if + present, present.
• First conditional: if + present, will + infinitive.
• Second conditional: if + past, would + infinitive.
• Third conditional: if + past perfect, would have + past participle. (If I had known you were arriving late, I would have kept the room.)

Veu passiva

Passive: it is + past participle of a reporting verb that + subject + verb; subject + reporting verb in the passive + present or past infinitive.

Diàleg: reserva de ferri

Dialogue:

- Clerk: How can I help you?
- Client: We'd like to book 3 tickets for the ferry.
- Clerk: Would you like single or return?
- Client: Return, please.
- Clerk: When do you want to go?
- Client: Next Wednesday morning, if possible.
- Clerk: And when are you coming back?
- Client: On Sunday, in the evening, as late as possible. What time is the last ferry?
- Clerk: At 8:30. What time do you want to leave on Wednesday?
- Client: Around mid-morning.
- Clerk: Fine, there's a ferry that leaves at 11 o'clock.
- Client: Great. Are you taking a car?
- Clerk: Yes, if it's not too expensive.
- Client: What make of car is it?
- Clerk: A...
- Client: Let's see. That will be 90 euros return.
- Client: How much is it altogether?
- Clerk: Is it 3 adults?
- Client: No, 2 adults and 1 child. Club class or gold class?
- Clerk: What's the difference?
- Client: Gold class has a special lounge with reclining seats.
- Clerk: We prefer club class.
- Client: Just a minute, then. I'll work it out. It comes to...
- Clerk: Aren't there any special offers?
- Client: I'm afraid not. Only for sailings in August.
- Clerk: Oh, what a shame.