Casharka 9aad Ee Barashada English-ka
Lesson 9: At the Airport (Extended Version)
🛫 Part 1: Anna and Her Missing Passport
Anna is going to Paris. She is at the airport.
She has a big suitcase, a small bag, and… oh no! Her passport is missing!
She checks her bag. Not there.
She checks her pocket. Not there.
She checks her shoe. “Why would it be in my shoe?” she laughs.
She looks at the departure board:
✈️ Flight to Paris – Gate B12 – Boarding in 20 minutes
She panics. “I need my passport!”
She sees a man holding a passport.
Anna: “Excuse me, that’s my passport!”
Man: “No, this is mine.”
Anna looks closer.
Anna: “Oops! You have a beard. I don’t.”
Later, her friend Lisa runs over.
Lisa: “Anna! Your passport is here! You left it on the bench.”
Anna: “Thank you! Let’s go to the gate!”
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Place where planes take off/land | I’m at the airport. |
| Passport | Travel ID | Don’t forget your passport. |
| Departures | Planes going out | My flight is in the departures. |
| Arrivals | Planes coming in | She is in arrivals now. |
| Gate | Where you enter the plane | Go to gate A9. |
| Boarding | Time to enter the plane | We are boarding now. |
| Delay | Flight is late | My flight is delayed. |
| Check-in | Give bags and get ticket | I’m at the check-in desk. |
🛫 Qaybta 1: Anna iyo Baasaboorkeeda Lumay
Anna waxay u socotaa Paris. Waxay joogtaa garoonka diyaaradaha.
Waxay sidataa shandad weyn, bac yar, iyo… yaa ilaahay! Baasaboorkeeda wuu lumay!
Waxay fiirisaa bacdeeda. Ma jiro.
Waxay fiirisaa jeebkeeda. Ma jiro.
Waxay fiirisaa kabteeda. “Maxaa kabtayda ugu jiri lahaa?” ayey ku qososhay.
Waxay fiirisaa looxa duulista:
✈️ Duulimaad Paris – Albaabka B12 – Gelitaanka wuxuu bilaabmaa 20 daqiiqo kadib
Way argagaxdaa. “Baasaboorkeyga ayaan u baahanahay!”
Waxay aragtaa nin haysta baasaboorka.
Anna: “Waan ka xumahay, baasaboorkaas waa iga!”
Ninka: “Maya, kan waa aniga.”
Anna si fiican ayey u fiirisaa.
Anna: “Ooops! Adigu dhir baad leedahay. Anigu ma lihi.”
Markii dambe, saaxiibteed Lisa ayaa u cararta.
Lisa: “Anna! Baasaboorkaaga halkan buu yaallaa! Waad ku hilmaantay kursiga.”
Anna: “Mahadsanid! Aan tagno gate-ka!”
🛬 Part 2: Welcoming a Guest at the Airport
Yusuf is arriving in London. His flight is from Doha on Qatar Airways.
His friend Hodan is waiting at the airport, in the Arrivals area.
She looks at the screen:
✈️ Flight QR442 from Doha – Arrived – Baggage Claim 6
Hodan: “He is arriving now. The plane has landed.”
She is holding flowers and a small bag he asked for.
She watches the people coming out of the doors.
Hodan: “Is that him? No… not yet. But the plane is here.”
After a few minutes…
Hodan: “Yusuf! Welcome!”
Yusuf: “Thank you! I’m tired, but happy.”
Hodan: “Do you want water?”
Yusuf: “Yes, please. It was a long flight.”
| Situation | Phrase Example |
|---|---|
| Checking in | “I want to check in for flight AF123.” |
| Giving passport | “Here is my passport.” |
| Asking for info | “What time does the plane leave?” |
| Waiting | “We are waiting for boarding.” |
| Delay | “The flight is delayed 30 minutes.” |
| Departure | “My flight departs at 10:00 AM.” |
| Arrival | “The plane arrives at 3:00 PM.” |
🛬 Qaybta 2: Soodhaweyn Qof Imaanaaya
Yusuf wuxuu imanayaa London. Duulimaadkiisu wuxuu kasoo baxay Doha, Qatar Airways.
Saaxiibtiis Hodan waxay sugaysaa garoonka, qeybta Imaanshaha (Arrivals).
Waxay fiirisaa shaashadda:
✈️ Flight QR442 oo kasoo baxay Doha – Wuu yimid – Boorsooyinka: Qaybta 6
Hodan: “Wuxuu hadda imaanayaa. Diyaaraddii way dagtay.”
Waxay sidataa ubaxyo iyo bac yar oo Yusuf dalbaday.
Waxay fiirisaa dadka kasoo baxaya iridda.
Hodan: “Ma isagaa? Maya… weli. Laakiin diyaaraddii waa timid.”
Dhowr daqiiqo kadib…
Hodan: “Yusuf! Soo dhawoow!”
Yusuf: “Mahadsanid! Waan daalay, laakiin aad baan ugu faraxsanahay.”
Hodan: “Ma biyo ayaad rabtaa?”
Yusuf: “Haa, fadlan. Wuxuu ahaa safar dheer.”
🏢 Part 3: About the Airport
Airports are big and busy. There are many places inside the airport:
- Check-in desk (where you give bags)
- Security (safety check)
- Duty-free shops (tax-free shopping)
- Restaurants and cafés
- Departure gates (boarding areas)
- Arrivals area (to meet travelers)
- Toilets
- Waiting area
🏢 Qaybta 3: Warbixin ku Saabsan Garoonka
Garoomada diyaaradaha waa waaweyn waana mashquul badan yihiin. Waxaa ku yaal:
- Miiska isdiiwaangelinta (check-in desk)
- Ammaanka (security)
- Dukaan aan canshuur lahayn (duty-free)
- Makhaayado iyo kafateeriyo
- Albaabbada bixitaanka (departure gates)
- Qaybta imaanshaha (arrivals)
- Musqulo (toilets)
- Goobaha fadhiisiga (waiting area)
Waa kuwan wada sheekeysi (dialogue) ah oo si sahlan u sharxaya meelaha kala duwan ee ku yaalla garoonka diyaaradaha, si ardayda A1-level ay si fudud u fahmaan erayada iyo isticmaalka.
🗣️ Dialogue: At the Airport
Topic: Places inside the airport
Hodan: Wow! This airport is big!
Yusuf: Yes, and very busy too. There are so many people.
Hodan: Where do I put my suitcase?
Yusuf: You go to the check-in desk. They take your bag and give you a boarding pass.
Hodan: Then what?
Yusuf: After that, you go through security. They check your bags and your passport.
Hodan: I see. And what is that shop with perfume and chocolates?
Yusuf: That’s a duty-free shop. You can buy things there without tax.
Hodan: Nice! I want to eat something. I’m hungry.
Yusuf: Let’s go to the restaurant or café over there.
Hodan: Where do I wait for my flight?
Yusuf: You go to the departure gate. It’s on your boarding pass.
Hodan: And where do I meet my family if they come to the airport?
Yusuf: You wait in the arrivals area. That’s where people come out after landing.
Hodan: Are there toilets?
Yusuf: Yes! Toilets are near the waiting area. Let’s go!
Wada sheekeysi: Garoonka Diyaaradaha
Mowduuca: Meelaha ku jira garoonka
Hodan: Wow! Garoonkani waa weyn yahay!
Yusuf: Haa, waana mashquul badan yahay. Dad badan ayaa halkan jooga.
Hodan: Halkee baan ku dhiibaa shandaddayda?
Yusuf: Waxaad aadaa check-in desk. Halkaas ayey kaaga qaadaan shandadda oo waxay ku siiyaan tigidhka diyaaradda.
Hodan: Kadibna maxaa la sameeyaa?
Yusuf: Markaas waxaad martaa ammaanka (security). Boorsooyinka iyo baasaboorka way baarayaan.
Hodan: Waan fahmay. Dukaankaas uu yaallo cadarka iyo shukulaatada maxaa lagu magacaabaa?
Yusuf: Waa duty-free shop. Waxaad wax ka iibsan kartaa adigoon canshuur bixin.
Hodan: Waa fiican! Waxaan rabaa inaan wax cuno. Waan gaajaysanahay.
Yusuf: Aan tagno makhaayadda ama kafateeriyada halkaas.
Hodan: Halkee baan ku sugayaa diyaaraddayda?
Yusuf: Waxaad aaddaa gate-ka bixitaanka (departure gate). Gate-kaaga waa ku qoran yahay tigidhka.
Hodan: Haddii reerkeyga imaadaan, halkee baan ka sugayaa?
Yusuf: Waxaad sugaysaa qaybta imaanshaha (arrivals area). Halkaas ayaa dadka kasoo baxaan marka diyaaradda degto.
Hodan: Musqulo ma jiraan?
Yusuf: Haa! Musqulaha waxay ku dhow yihiin meesha la fadhiisto (waiting area). Aan tagno!
