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Feeling airsick on a plane in English (beginner)

Beginner English for feeling airsick on a plane. Key line: “Excuse me, I think I'm airsick.”

Full script

Lin
Excuse me, I think I'm airsick.
Them
Oh, sorry. Do you need a bag?
Lin
Yes, please, and some cold water.
Them
Sure. Small sips. No coffee right now.
Lin
Can I get a wet towel, too?
Them
Of course. You're doing great, by the way.
Lin
Thanks. I'm trying not to see breakfast again.
Them
Let's keep breakfast where it is.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

airsick
✓ I think I'm airsick.

Say you feel sick on a plane.

More specific than I'm sick

bag
✓ Do you need a bag?

Offer a bag politely.

On a plane, usually a sick bag

water
✓ Some cold water, please.

Polite way to ask for water.

Common when you feel unwell

towel
✓ Can I get a wet towel, too?

Ask for one more thing politely.

too at the end = also

Quick answers

airsick: what to say in English

Say “I think I'm airsick.” — say you feel sick on a plane. More specific than I'm sick.

bag: what to say in English

Say “Do you need a bag?” — offer a bag politely. On a plane, usually a sick bag.

water: what to say in English

Say “Some cold water, please.” — polite way to ask for water. Common when you feel unwell.

towel: what to say in English

Say “Can I get a wet towel, too?” — ask for one more thing politely. too at the end = also.

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