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Asking for water on a plane in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking for water on a plane. Key line: “Could I have some water, please?”
Full script
Lin
Could I have some water, please?
Them
Sure. With ice?
Lin
No ice, please. Could I get two cups?
Them
Two cups? Sure—really thirsty?
Lin
Yes, these cups are tiny.
Them
They really are. I'll bring two.
Lin
Thanks. My throat is so dry.
Them
Here you go—two tiny cups, as promised.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask for water
✓ Could I have some water, please?Polite way to ask for water
Could I have... is very polite
No ice
✓ No ice, please.Say this if you don't want ice
Use it for any drink order
Two cups
✓ Could I get two cups?Ask for two cups
get is common in spoken English
Dry throat
✓ My throat is so dry.Say this to explain why
Good for explaining a reason
Quick answers
Ask for water: what to say in English
Say “Could I have some water, please?” — polite way to ask for water. Could I have... is very polite.
No ice: what to say in English
Say “No ice, please.” — say this if you don't want ice. Use it for any drink order.
Two cups: what to say in English
Say “Could I get two cups?” — ask for two cups. get is common in spoken English.
Dry throat: what to say in English
Say “My throat is so dry.” — say this to explain why. Good for explaining a reason.