Most people go on exchange to learn and improve their English. But before arriving in their destination country or starting their chosen course, students already face situations where they need to communicate in the foreign language, such as at the airport.
To help you travel more smoothly, we've prepared a guide to phrases and words you're likely to come across on your way to Australia.
Most common airport and airplane words
Airport = Airport
Passport = Passport
Visa = Seen
Check-in = Presentation or Check-in
Ticket = Passage
Arrivals = Arrivals
Departures = Departures
Flight number = Flight number
Flight status = Flight condition
Delayed = Late
On time = At the right time
Check-in open = Open check-in
Canceled = Canceled
Boarding/Now boarding = Boarding started
Flight attendant = Flight attendant
Immigration form = Immigration form (To enter Australia, you must fill in one type of form. To see the Portuguese version, click here)
Window seat = Window seat
Aisle seat = Aisle seat
Middle seat = Middle seat
Bathroom/ Washroom/ Restroom/ Toilet = Bathroom
Lifeboats = Life rafts
Seat Belt = Seat belt
Life vest = Life jacket
Overhead Bins = Luggage compartment
Take off = Take-off
Landing = Landing
Destination = Destination
Escape slide/ Evacuation slide = Emergency slide
Fire extinguisher = Fire extinguisher
Row = Row
Earbuds = Headset
Window = Window
Blanket = Blanket
Oxygen mask = Oxygen mask
Passanger = Passenger
Pilot = Pilot
Immigration = Immigration
The most common immigration phrases and dialogues: Can I see your passport, form and your visa? = Can I see your passport, immigration form and visa?
Can I see you yellow fever vaccination certificate? = Can I see your yellow fever vaccination certificate?
What's the purpose of your visit? = What is the purpose of your trip?
I am here to study. = I'm here to study.
I am here on vacation. = I'm here on vacation.
Where will you be staying? = Where will you be staying?
At this address. = At this address.
At this hotel. = In this hotel.
How long do you intend to stay? = How long do you intend to stay?
How long will you be staying? / How long are you staying? = How long are you staying?
Six months. = Six months.
Where are you coming from? = Where are you coming from?
What is your country of residence? = What is your country of residence?
I am coming from Brazil. = I'm coming from Brazil.
Have you ever been to Australia before? = Have you been to Australia before?
No. It is my first time here. = No. This is my first time here.
Yes. I've been here once. = Yes. I've been here once before.
Enjoy your trip! = Enjoy your trip!

