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B1 Dialogue · · British

At the airport: a delayed flight

Understand gate changes and delay announcements you actually hear when travelling.

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Attention passengers on flight BA249 to London.

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The departure has been delayed by forty minutes.

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Boarding will now begin from gate 32, not gate 18.

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We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Test yourself

Optional — check what you caught from the audio.

1. How long is the flight delayed?
2. Which gate should passengers go to now?
3. What is the tone of the announcement?

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