Last updated at 12:39 BST, Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Episode 33: Prepare for take off

Tom wearing his new sunglasses

Why is Tom so excited about going on a business trip with Anna?

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Paul, the boss, is sending Anna and Tom on a business trip to France. He wants them to clinch the deal with a company which is interested in buying their Imperial Lemons. But has Tom got more than business on his mind?

  • Language for booking a flight

Phrases from the programme:

What is the outbound and return date?

Do you want to fly business or economy?

Do you want a fixed or flexible ticket?

Would you like a window or aisle seat?

Have you got a frequent flyer number?

  • Listening Challenge

Does Anna want a window or an aisle seat on the plane?

The answer is at the end of the pdf transcript.

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