TravelBeginner
No room in the overhead bin in English (beginner)
Beginner English for no room in the overhead bin. Key line: “*Can* you help me? My *bag* won't *fit*.”
Full script
Lin
Can you help me? My bag won't fit.
Them
Sure. Try turning it sideways.
Lin
Like this? My bag is stubborn.
Them
Almost. Push the small end first.
Lin
Okay... wow, it still says no.
Them
Then let's move my jacket.
Lin
Thanks. Your jacket needs its own seat.
Them
I know. It flies first class.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Help
✓ Can you help me?Ask for help
Very common way
No room
✓ My bag won't fit.When it won't go in
fit = have room
Sideways
✓ Try turning it sideways.Turn it.
Common for packing
End first
✓ Push the small end first.Small end first.
first can go last
Quick answers
Help: what to say in English
Say “Can you help me?” — ask for help. Very common way.
No room: what to say in English
Say “My bag won't fit.” — when it won't go in. fit = have room.
Sideways: what to say in English
Say “Try turning it sideways.” — turn it. Common for packing.
End first: what to say in English
Say “Push the small end first.” — small end first. first can go last.