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Making a connecting flight in English (beginner)

Beginner English for making a connecting flight. Key line: “Hi, I need help with my connection.”

Full script

Lin
Hi, I need help with my connection.
Them
Sure. What is your next flight?
Lin
It's to Boston. Do I have time?
Them
Yes, but go to gate C8 now.
Lin
Can I walk, or should I run?
Them
Walk fast. No running in the airport.
Lin
Got it. I run only for noodles.
Them
Then hurry. Your plane leaves before your noodles.

Key phrases

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

Help
✓ I need help with my connection.

Ask for help with your transfer.

Say it directly. Simple and natural.

Next flight
✓ What is your next flight?

Ask which flight is next.

next flight = your next plane

Time
✓ Do I have time?

Ask if you can still make it.

Useful when time is tight

Walk fast
✓ Can I walk, or should I run?

Ask if you should walk or run.

run = move fast on foot, not rush

Quick answers

Help: what to say in English

Say “I need help with my connection.” — ask for help with your transfer. Say it directly. Simple and natural.

Next flight: what to say in English

Say “What is your next flight?” — ask which flight is next. next flight = your next plane.

Time: what to say in English

Say “Do I have time?” — ask if you can still make it. Useful when time is tight.

Walk fast: what to say in English

Say “Can I walk, or should I run?” — ask if you should walk or run. run = move fast on foot, not rush.

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