Missed Flight? Learn English for Travel Situations

Missing a flight can be stressful, especially if you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language fluently. In this video, you’ll learn practical English for real-life travel situations. Luke arrives too late and misses his flight to Paris. He talks to Isabella at the airport help desk to figure out what to do next.

You’ll hear key vocabulary like standby, departed, and ticket type, and learn how to ask questions like Can I get on the next flight? and Will I need to pay?

The dialogue also shows you polite ways to explain delays and ask for help at the airport. Isabella explains what standby means and how it works depending on your ticket. These are real phrases airport staff use, and perfect for English learners who travel.

After watching, you’ll feel more confident speaking English at the airport—even if you miss a flight!

Watch the video, then try our interactive quiz and pronunciation practice to make these phrases stick. Perfect for A2–B1 learners who want to build vocabulary, understand spoken English, and speak naturally in real situations.

Ready for takeoff? Let’s learn!