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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 362: Getting In- Flight Service.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 362. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Getting In-Flight Service.” We are going to go on an airplane and try to get some “service,” or some help from the people who work on the airplane. Let’s get started.

I pushed the call button to get the attention of the flight attendant.

Flight attendant: Yes? What can I do for you?

Hal: It’s very cold in the cabin. Is it possible to get a blanket?

Flight attendant: We’re out of blankets, but here’s a pillow.

Hal: Okay, thanks. I was asleep during the meal service. Could I get a meal?

Flight attendant: We don’t have any more of the Baked Chicken. We only have the