Bilingual Flashcard Activity for Flight Attendant Training

Introduction – Flight to the USA (1 minute)

Total Time: 1 minute

Start with a quick overview: "Imagine you are on a flight to the USA where all the flight attendants speak only English. Let’s get ready for this scenario by preparing bilingual flashcards that will help us understand and communicate during the flight!" Briefly explain the importance of knowing common questions and answers when traveling.

Core Activity – Flashcard Creation (3 minutes)

Total Time: 3 minutes

Students will work in pairs or small groups to create bilingual flashcards. They will receive prompts for common flight-related questions (e.g., 'Where is the bathroom?', 'Can I have a drink?', 'What time will we land?') and their translations in Portuguese. Each pair creates 2-3 flashcards, writing the English question on one side and the Portuguese translation on the other.

Assessment & Sharing (1 minute)

Total Time: 1 minute

Each group briefly presents one of their flashcards to the class, demonstrating both the English and Portuguese sides. Encourage students to practice saying the English phrases aloud. This will assess understanding and ensure they are ready for conversations they might encounter on their flights.