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Travel without fear: English at the airport, on the plane and immigration

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Welcome, Samara!  Ela veio do Maranhão para estudar inglês na ILSC, em Sydney!  No Brasil, Samara atuava como supervisora comercial e decidiu fazer o intercâmbio para obter novas oportunidades profissionais, além de aprimorar suas habilidades na língua inglesa em um pais multicultural.  O intercâmbio na Austrália também será uma ótima oportunidade para que ela explore novas experiencias e cresça ainda mais o seu networking!  Desejamos muito sucesso e conte com a gente!  🇦🇺  Welcome, Samara!  She came from Maranhão to study English at @ilscsydney!  In Brazil, Samara worked as a sales supervisor and decided to do an exchange program to gain new professional opportunities, as well as improve her English language skills in a multicultural country.  The exchange program in Australia will also be a great opportunity for her to explore new experiences and further expand her network!  We wish her much success and count on us!  #Welcome #Australia #StudyAbroad #GoodDay
Muita gente pensa que o processo de residência é só “fazer um curso e esperar”.  Na prática, quatro fatores mudam tudo: inglês, demanda real da sua área, região onde você vive e sua experiência profissional na Austrália.  Quando você combina esses elementos com estratégia, o caminho até o PR fica muito mais claro (e muito mais rápido).  Quer entender qual é a melhor rota pro seu caso? A gente te ajuda.  🇦🇺  Many people think the PR process is just “study and wait”.  In reality, four factors change everything: English level, actual demand for your occupation, the region you choose, and your Australian work experience.  When you combine these with the right strategy, your pathway to PR becomes clearer (and faster).  Want to understand the best route for your case? We’re here to help.
Bem-vindo à Austrália! 🇦🇺  É com muita alegria que damos as boas-vindas ao Leonardo!  Vindo do Rio de Janeiro, o Leonardo escolheu a Kaplan para cursar o Graduate Diploma of IT na Gold Coast.  Formado em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Federal Fluminense, ele decidiu dar esse passo para conquistar uma visão mais ampla e internacional da área de IT, além de ampliar suas oportunidades no mercado de trabalho global. 💻🌍  Ah, e um detalhe especial: o Leonardo é irmão do Igor Tramont, nosso cliente querido 💙  Desejamos muito sucesso nessa nova fase. Que seja repleta de aprendizado, conquistas e experiências incríveis!  🇦🇺  Welcome to Australia!  We’re excited to welcome Leonardo to this new journey!  Coming from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Leonardo chose Kaplan to study the Graduate Diploma of IT on the beautiful Gold Coast.  He holds a degree in Information Systems from Universidade Federal Fluminense and decided to pursue this course to gain a broader, international perspective in the IT field, as well as to boost his career opportunities in the global job market. 💻🌎  Fun fact: Leonardo is also the brother of Igor Tramont, one of our valued clients 💙  Wishing you an amazing experience and lots of success in this new chapter!  #Australia #StudyingAbroad #GoldCoast #GoodDay

 

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

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard! = Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard!
 
Please stow your carry-on luggage underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin. = Please store your hand luggage under the seat opposite you or in the luggage compartment above your seat.
 
Please take your seat and fasten your seatbelt = Please go to your seat and fasten your safety belt.
 
Please set electronic devices into airplane mode after door close = Please put your electronic equipment in airplane mode after the door closes.
 
Make sure your seat back and folding trays are in their full upright position = Check that your backrest and tables are in an upright position.
 
Can you please help me with the seat belt? = Can you help me with my seat belt?
 
Are there any earbuds I could use, please? = Is there a headset I can use, please?
 
Please, I would like to have another seat = Please, I'd like another seat.
 
Can you bring me water, please? = Could you get me some water, please?
 
How long is this flight? = How long is the flight?
 
Fasten your seatbelts, please. = Fasten your seat belts, please.
 
Can I help you? = Can I help you?
 
Window seat or aisle seat? = Window seat or aisle seat?
 
Good morning. This is the captain speaking. = Good morning. This is the captain speaking.
 
Please remain seated. = Please remain seated.
 
Please fill out a customs form. = Please fill in the customs form.
 
Would you like fish or pasta? - Would you like fish or pasta?
I will have the pasta, please! = I'll have the pasta, please!
Anything to drink? = Anything to drink?
What kind of drink do you have? = What kind of drink do you have?
Beer, wine, soda, orange juice, water and coffee. = Beer, wine, soft drinks, orange juice, water and coffee.
I will have a coffee, please. = I'll have the coffee, please!
Sugar? = Sugar?
Yes, please! = Yes, please!
There you are. = Here it is.
Thank you! = Thank you!
You are welcome! = You're welcome!

 

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!

 

 

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