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A1: Buying a SIM Card at the Airport

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Read a simple A1 airport phone article. Learn what a SIM card does, how to choose a small data plan, and how to ask for help.

English lesson illustration for Buying a SIM Card at the Airport scene 1: Ask for airport, shuttle, rideshare, address, or hotel help aft...

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Lesson Goal

Read a simple A1 phone article. what a does, how to choose a small and how to ask for help.

Warm-Up Questions

  • Do you use when you

  • Do you ask for Wi-Fi or a

  • What phone problem is hard in another country?

Optional grammar Before reading 1 quick check

1. Which answer matches the question?

Grammar notes
Choose between options

Use "Which...?" when there are choices. Say "Which plan is good for five days?"

  • Which plan is good for five days?
  • Which SIM card is good for one week?

Try: Which SIM card is good for one week?

Introduction

Read a simple A1 phone article. what a does, how to choose a small and how to ask for help.

Warm-up: Do you use when you Do you ask for Wi-Fi or a What phone problem is hard in another country?

Reading

1. Phone Help at the Airport

Many have phone or small can buy a or

This helps them use and calls in the new country.

Many have phone or small can buy a or This helps them use and calls in the new country.

Useful Phrases

  • I need

  • Do you have a

  • I am here for five days.

Check your understanding

?

What can travelers buy at an airport phone counter?

You can start like this: I think...

2. Choosing a Plan

A can be for three days, days, or one month. It can have a small or big of data.

A can ask, "Which is good for five days?"

A can be for three days, days, or one month. It can have a small or big of data. A can ask, "Which is good for five days?"

Useful Phrases

  • Which is good for five days?

  • I need a small

  • How much data is this?

Check your understanding

?

What plan question can a traveler ask?

You can start like this: I think...

3. Setting Up the Phone

The may ask for a or The puts the in the phone or explains the

The should check that the phone before leaving.

The may ask for a or The puts the in the phone or explains the The should check that the phone before leaving.

Useful Phrases

  • Can you help me set it up?

  • Can I it here?

  • The data does not work.

Check your understanding

?

What should the traveler check before leaving?

You can start like this: I think...

4. Paying and Keeping the Receipt

After the phone the pays. A is because it shows the name and the name.

If there is a problem later, the can show the

After the phone the pays. A is because it shows the name and the name. If there is a problem later, the can show the

Useful Phrases

  • Can I have a

  • Can I pay by card?

  • Thank you for your help.

Check your understanding

?

Why is a receipt useful?

You can start like this: Because...

Scene 5

Conversation Role Play

Situation

A buys a at an phone

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Say

Sure. How long are you here?

At the airport phone counter Role-play

Turn 1Traveler

Hello. I need

Turn 2Worker

Sure. How long are you here?

Turn 3Traveler

I am here for five days.

Turn 4Worker

This is good.

Turn 5Traveler

How much data is it?

Turn 6Worker

It has

Turn 7Traveler

Can you help me set it up?

Turn 8Worker

Yes. May I see your

Turn 9Traveler

Here it is. Can I the data here?

Turn 10Worker

Yes. Please open your map

Turn 11Traveler

It now. Can I pay by card?

Turn 12Worker

Yes. Here is your

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

Choose one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Simple ExplanationHelp

Use the same roleplay pattern with one new detail.

Final Reflection

English is about days, data, and checking before you leave.

Practice the role play again with one new

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Which is good for...?

  • Can you help me set it up?

  • Can I it here?

Final Speaking Task

Situation

A buys a at an phone

Turn 1Traveler

Hello. I need

Turn 2Worker

Sure. How long are you here?

Turn 3Traveler

I am here for five days.

Turn 4Worker

This is good.

Turn 5Traveler

How much data is it?

Turn 6Worker

It has

Turn 7Traveler

Can you help me set it up?

Turn 8Worker

Yes. May I see your

Try it:

Role-play buying a

Your turn:

Choose one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • What can buy at a phone

  • What question can a ask?

  • What should the check before leaving?

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a small card or chip that connects a phone to a network
internet on a phone without Wi-Fi
a paid amount of phone internet
a place where planes arrive and leave
a person who is visiting another place
an ID book for international travel
make something ready to use
try something to see if it works
paper or digital proof that you paid
wireless internet in a place

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