Comfort on a Long Flight

Intermediate (B1) Travel American Accent 46s

Practice asking for permission politely in a cramped airplane setting using natural expressions.

Vocabulary Highlights

recline /ri'klain/: To lean back, stretch out, or lie down in a relaxed position.; "Most economy seats don't recline very far, which makes it hard to sleep." — lean back (chair); "I love to recline on the deck chair and read a book in the sun." — lie down/stretch out

Speaker 1: Excuse me, sorry to bother you.

Speaker 2: Oh, no problem at all! What's up?

Speaker 1: Do you mind if I recline my seat just a little bit?

Speaker 2: Oh, go right ahead! You've got plenty of room back here.

Speaker 1: Awesome, thanks. I've got a bit of a backache today.

Speaker 2: I totally get it. Airplane seats are the absolute worst for that.

Speaker 1: Right? It's impossible to get comfortable unless you lean back.

Speaker 2: Honestly, I'm probably gonna recline mine too in a minute.

Speaker 1: Go for it. We might as well make the best of this long flight.

Speaker 2: Definitely. Just let me know if you need me to sit up during meal service.

Speaker 1: Will do. Thanks again, I really appreciate your help.

Speaker 2: Anytime! Have a good rest.

Practice in Shadowee with interactive phrase-by-phrase audio playback, Echo mode, and Focus mode.