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My suitcase didn’t show up in English (advanced)
Advanced English for my suitcase didn’t show up. Key line: “Hi, my suitcase still hasn't shown up yet—could you help?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, my suitcase still hasn't shown up yet—could you help?
Them
Of course—can I see your baggage tag, and about what time you landed?
Lin
Sure. I landed an hour ago, and it's a bright yellow hard-shell case.
Them
Got it. Sometimes bags miss the transfer, especially if the connection was tight.
Lin
Yeah, my connection was tight; it also has a panda sticker on the front.
Them
That actually helps. Let me check whether it made it onto the next flight.
Lin
Thanks. If the panda bailed on me, I'd at least like its forwarding address.
Them
Fair enough—if your runaway panda turns up, we'll have him delivered tonight.
Key phrases
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not here yet
✓ still hasn't shown upnot here yet
Natural for checking on bags
hard-shell
✓ hard-shell caseA hard-sided bag
Useful for describing bags
transfer
✓ miss the transfermissed the transfer
Used for delayed bag transfers
delivered
✓ have it delivereddelivered to you
Used after they find it
Quick answers
not here yet: what to say in English
Say “still hasn't shown up” — not here yet. Natural for checking on bags.
hard-shell: what to say in English
Say “hard-shell case” — a hard-sided bag. Useful for describing bags.
transfer: what to say in English
Say “miss the transfer” — missed the transfer. Used for delayed bag transfers.
delivered: what to say in English
Say “have it delivered” — delivered to you. Used after they find it.