Lesson Plan: English for Aspiring Flight Attendants
English for Aspiring Flight Attendants
Level: Beginner
Duration: 60 Minutes
Objective: To improve English language skills for a career as a flight attendant. This lesson will
focus on common phrases, vocabulary, and key expressions used in the cabin crew role, along with
grammar and practical exercises.
Warm-Up Conversation (5-10 minutes)
Objective: Get to know your student and establish a comfortable environment for learning.
Example Questions:
- What made you want to become a flight attendant?
- Do you have any experience traveling on planes?
- What do you enjoy most about working with people?
Essential Vocabulary for Cabin Crew (15 minutes)
Objective: Teach key vocabulary related to her future job as a flight attendant.
1. Cabin - The part of the plane where passengers sit.
Example: 'The cabin is comfortable and clean.'
2. Aisle - The walkway between seats in the airplane.
Example: 'Please walk down the aisle to your seat.'
3. Overhead bin - The storage compartment above the seats.
Example: 'Please store your luggage in the overhead bin.'
4. Seatbelt - A strap used to secure passengers in their seats.
Lesson Plan: English for Aspiring Flight Attendants
Example: 'Please fasten your seatbelt during takeoff and landing.'
5. Oxygen mask - A mask that supplies oxygen in an emergency.
Example: 'In case of an emergency, oxygen masks will fall from above your seat.'
6. Emergency exit - The exit used in case of an emergency.
Example: 'Please locate the nearest emergency exit.'
Key Phrases for Flight Attendants (15 minutes)
Objective: Teach useful phrases and expressions she will use frequently in her role.
Introduction to Passengers:
- 'Good morning, my name is [Name]. I will be your flight attendant today.'
- 'Welcome aboard! We are happy to have you with us.'
Offering Assistance:
- 'How can I assist you today?'
- 'Would you like something to drink?'
- 'Can I help you with your luggage?'
- 'Please let me know if you need anything.'
Safety Announcements:
- 'Please fasten your seatbelt.'
- 'In case of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop from above your seat.'
Grammar Focus: Simple Present Tense & Polite Requests (10 minutes)
Objective: Help her practice using the simple present tense for daily duties and polite requests.
Simple Present Tense:
Lesson Plan: English for Aspiring Flight Attendants
- Affirmative: 'I serve drinks to passengers.'
- Negative: 'I do not serve alcohol.'
- Questions: 'Do you need assistance?'
Polite Requests:
- 'Could I offer you something to drink?'
- 'Would you like a blanket?'
- 'Can I help you with your luggage?'
Listening Practice: Announcements & Safety Procedures (10 minutes)
Objective: Improve listening comprehension and understanding of common flight announcements.
Activity: Play a short video/audio clip of a safety announcement, or read aloud.
Example questions:
- What was the flight attendant talking about?
- Can you name one safety instruction mentioned?
Role-Playing Scenarios (10 minutes)
Objective: Practice real-world scenarios she will face as a flight attendant.
Role-play 1: You are a passenger, and she is a flight attendant introducing herself and giving safety
instructions.
Role-play 2: You act as a difficult passenger, and she must handle the situation calmly.
Wrap-Up & Homework (5 minutes)
Objective: Review the lesson, provide feedback, and assign practice tasks.
Lesson Plan: English for Aspiring Flight Attendants
Review: Summarize key points from the lesson.
Homework:
- Write a short paragraph introducing yourself as a flight attendant.
- Record yourself practicing polite requests (e.g., 'Would you like a drink?').
