Lesson 1 – Explaining a travel problem
🎯 lesson_goal
Learn how to explain simple travel problems clearly and politely.
💬 Travel dialogue
🧳 Excuse me, I have a problem with my suitcase.
🧑✈️ What is the problem with your suitcase?
🧳 It is broken and I cannot close it.
🧑✈️ I see. Did this happen today?
🧳 Yes, it happened at the airport.
🧑✈️ Do you want help to fix it or to get a new suitcase?
🧳 I want to know where I can buy a new one.
🧑✈️ There is a shop near the exit. You can go there.
🧳 Thank you very much for your help.
🧑✈️ You are welcome. Have a good trip.
🧠 Explanation
A traveler explains a problem with a broken suitcase. You practice talking about travel problems and asking for help.
🧳 Survival English
🧳 I have a problem.
🧳 Can you help me?
🧳 Where can I find a shop?
🔊 Pronunciation
Practice the word ‘problem’ carefully. The ‘r’ sound is soft, and stress the first syllable: PROB-lem.
🌍 Travel tip
When you have a problem, stay calm and speak slowly. People want to help you.
🎧 Listn and repeat
🎧 Excuse me, I have a problem with my suitcase.
🎧 It is broken and I cannot close it.
🎧 Yes, it happened at the airport.
🎧 I want to know where I can buy a new one.
🎧 Thank you very much for your help.
🧩 Mini practice
Repeat these sentences aloud.
I have a problem.
My suitcase is broken.
Can you help me?
Where can I buy a new suitcase?
It happened today.
I cannot close my suitcase.
Thank you for your help.
🧳 Glossary
| English | |
|---|---|
| problem | Something that is not working or causes trouble. |
| suitcase | A bag used to carry clothes when traveling. |
| broken | Not working or damaged. |
| help | To assist someone who needs support. |
| buy | To get something by paying money. |
| shop | A place where you can buy things. |
✅ Quick check
Can you understand the dialogue? Can you repeat the important sentences??