TravelBeginner
A delayed flight in English (beginner)
Beginner English for a delayed flight. Key line: “Hi, is my flight delayed?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, is my flight delayed?
Them
Yes, it's delayed about two hours.
Lin
When does it leave now?
Them
It leaves at five thirty.
Lin
Can I get a meal voucher?
Them
Yes, here's a voucher for food.
Lin
Great. My sandwich is ready already.
Them
Then your sandwich can board first.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask about delay
✓ Is my flight delayed?Ask if your flight is late
You can also say this flight
Ask the time
✓ When does it leave now?Ask the new departure time
'now' at the end sounds natural
Ask for a voucher
✓ Can I get a meal voucher?Ask if you can get a meal voucher
get here = receive
Say the time
✓ It leaves at five thirty.Say the departure time
You can just say five thirty
Quick answers
Ask about delay: what to say in English
Say “Is my flight delayed?” — ask if your flight is late. You can also say this flight.
Ask the time: what to say in English
Say “When does it leave now?” — ask the new departure time. 'now' at the end sounds natural.
Ask for a voucher: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a meal voucher?” — ask if you can get a meal voucher. get here = receive.
Say the time: what to say in English
Say “It leaves at five thirty.” — say the departure time. You can just say five thirty.