Hola, compañeros de viaje. Hemos reservado nuestros boletos, empacado nuestras maletas y nos dirigimos al aeropuerto. Hemos aterrizado y ahora vemos las largas filas frente a aduanas e inmigración. Y surge el miedo, ¿me van a dejar pasar? Puedo decir con confianza que al oficial de aduanas no le preocupa qué tan bien hables inglés. Sin embargo, están observando cuán seguro y honesto respondes a sus preguntas. Permite que Welling te ayude a prepararte para tu próximo viaje y a salir sin esfuerzo del aeropuerto hacia tu próxima aventura.
Today's Sentences
- When were you born?
- What is your occupation?
- Did you pack your own bags?
- How much money do you have?
- Do you have anything to declare?
01
When were you born?
Situation 1
When were you born?
My birthday is on February 10, 1978.
Great.
And what brings you to California?
¿Y qué te trae a California?
I’m here visiting the National Parks.
Situation 2
When were you born?
I was born on August 28th, 1972.
What is the purpose of your visit?
I’m here for my daughter’s wedding.
02
What is your occupation?
Situation 1
What is your occupation?
I’m an engineer for a big firm in Boston.
May I look at your passport and customs declaration form, sir?
Of course.
Situation 2
What’s your occupation, ma’am?
I’m a high school teacher.
What subject do you teach?
I teach mathematics.
03
Did you pack your own bags?
Situation 1
Did you pack your own bags?
No, my wife packed my bag while she packed hers.
Are you aware of the contents of the bag?
Yes, I checked my bags myself and I’m aware of what’s in the bag.
Situation 2
Did you pack your own bags?
Yes, I packed my own luggage.
Do you have any goods to declare?
No, nothing.
04
How much money do you have?
Situation 1
How much money do you have?
I have 3,000 USD and 800 Euros.
Have you ever been to New York before?
No, this is my first time.
Situation 2
How much money do you have?
I have about 1,000 USD in cash with me today.
What is the purpose of your stay?
I’m just visiting family during spring break.
05
Do you have anything to declare?
Situation 1
Do you have anything to declare?
Some luxury accessories.
Can you name the items and I’ll write up a receipt of duties.
Two watches and a pair of limited edition sneakers.
Situation 2
Do you have anything to declare, sir?
No, nothing of value today.
May I ask what your occupation is?
I own a few restaurants in the city.
