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Listen with a purpose

Notice the useful language in “Essential English for Skiing”.

Buy a pass

Listen for “lift ticket,” “four-day pass,” and “season pass” when choosing access to the mountain.

Rent equipment

Notice “rent skis or a snowboard” and the words for poles, helmets, and boots.

Ask for help

Pay attention to customer-service language when choosing an option or explaining what you need.

Cultural note

The context makes the phrase land.

Outdoor activities often have specialized vocabulary. Asking staff to explain the options is normal and helps you choose the right equipment.

Try it

Practice the situation.

Role-play renting equipment: say how many days you need it, name two items, and ask where to pick them up. Say your response aloud before checking the examples below.

“I need a four-day pass and a pair of skis. Where can I rent boots and poles?”

Expression cards · 10 from the transcript

These cards were extracted from the transcript and grouped by the kind of language learners can practice.

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Lift ticket

A ticket or pass that lets you use a ski lift.

Example sentence

“Where can I buy a lift ticket?”

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Four-day pass

A pass that provides access for four days.

Example sentence

“I bought a four-day pass for the ski trip.”

Requests & permission

Rent a pair of skis

Borrow skis from a business for payment.

Example sentence

“I’d like to rent a pair of skis.”

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Customer service desk

The place where staff answer questions and help customers.

Example sentence

“Please ask at the customer service desk.”

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The main idea

The most important point in a lesson or conversation.

Example sentence

“The main idea of this lesson is how people communicate in travel & outdoors situations.”

Clear, honest language

In other words

A phrase used to explain the same idea more simply.

Example sentence

“In other words, the speaker is showing a natural way to handle this situation.”

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For example

A phrase used to introduce a specific supporting detail.

Example sentence

“For example, you can use this phrase when talking about travel & outdoors.”

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In this situation

A phrase that connects language to a particular context.

Example sentence

“In this situation, a short and clear answer is often the most helpful.”

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A useful phrase

A practical expression worth remembering and reusing.

Example sentence

“That is a useful phrase to remember for travel & outdoors conversations.”

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Try it yourself

An invitation to practise a phrase by making your own sentence.

Example sentence

“Now try it yourself by making one sentence about Essential English for Skiing.”

Check your understanding

What does “Lift ticket” communicate?

RTB commentary

Prepare for a ski trip with vocabulary for lift tickets, passes, rental equipment, helmets, boots, and the customer service desk.