Words to know

the part of an airport where passengers come out after landing

be behind schedule

watch carefully so you can see someone or something

Step 1 of 5

Listen first

No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.

HarutoBella

Practice · 3 min

Shadow Bella first. She makes a mistake and fixes it well: she apologizes once, takes charge, and makes a joke about herself. Let "Oh no" drop, then speed up into "Stay where you are." Then take Haruto's part. He's calm and generous; keep "Honestly, it's fine" slow and warm.

  1. HarutoHello, Bella? It's Haruto. I've landed, and I'm in arrivals.
  2. BellaWelcome to Mumbai. I'm in arrivals too, holding a sign with your name on it.
  3. HarutoI don't see any signs with my name. I've walked up and down twice.
  4. BellaThat's strange. I'm right next to the coffee shop, by Exit Four.
  5. HarutoThere's no Exit Four here. The exits have letters. I'm at Exit B.
  6. BellaLetters? Wait. Which terminal are you in?
  7. HarutoThe sign says Terminal 2.
  8. BellaOh no. I'm in Terminal 1. Your airline changed terminals last month, and I didn't check.
  9. HarutoThat's okay. Should I take a taxi to the office?
  10. BellaNo, please don't. It's our job to pick you up. Stay where you are.
  11. HarutoHow long will it take you?
  12. BellaWith traffic, about twenty minutes. I'm so sorry. I'm running late now.
  13. HarutoHonestly, it's fine. I'll get a coffee. It was a long flight.
  14. BellaGo to the café near Exit B. I'll park and come inside to find you.
  15. HarutoHow will I know it's you?
  16. BellaLook out for a woman in a green jacket, holding a sign with your name and looking embarrassed.
  17. HarutoPerfect. I'll wave with my coffee.
  18. BellaThank you for being so patient. I'll call you when I park.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.