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- Lucas: Luna, can you believe we've made it to episode 200? Luna: No way, really? Two hundred episodes of Norwegian with Fexingo. That's amazing. Lucas: It really is. And I have to say, if Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with Norwegian, we're so glad you're here. Luna: Yeah, we're celebrating by doing something special today. Last time we talked about following someone — å følge. But today, let's go somewhere big. Lucas: Oh, I know. Let's go to the airport! When you visit Norway, chances are you'll land at an airport. So let's learn some super useful phrases. Luna: Good idea. So, first question: how do you ask where the airport is? Lucas: You say: Hvor er flyplassen? Listen again — Hvor er flyplassen? Luna: Hvor er flyplassen? That means... where is the airport, right? Lucas: Exactly. Hvor means where, er means is, and flyplassen means the airport. So, Hvor er flyplassen? Luna: Hvor er flyplassen? I like that. Can I use it if I'm lost in Oslo? Lucas: Absolutely. You can ask anyone: Hvor er flyplassen? And they'll point you in the right direction. Luna: Hvor er flyplassen? Hvor er flyplassen? Okay, I think I've got it. Lucas: Great. Now, let's say you're at the airport. You need to check in. In Norwegian, that's: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. Luna: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. That sounds so formal and polite. What does it mean? Lucas: It means 'I would like to check in.' Jeg vil gjerne is a polite way to say 'I would like.' Then sjekke inn is 'check in.' So: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. Luna: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. I can imagine myself walking up to the counter and saying that. Lucas: Exactly. And then they might ask for your ticket. So you should know how to say: Jeg har en billett. Luna: Jeg har en billett. That's 'I have a ticket.' Right? Lucas: Yes. Jeg har means I have, en billett means a ticket. So, Jeg har en billett. Luna: Jeg har en billett. I have a ticket. I'll be ready. Lucas: Great. After checking in, you need to find your gate. Do you know how to ask where the gate is? Luna: Uhh... Hvor er gaten? Is that right? Lucas: Perfect! Hvor er gaten? means 'Where is the gate?' Luna: Hvor er gaten? That's easy because we already know Hvor er. Lucas: Exactly. So now you can ask for the airport or the gate. And once you're at the gate, you probably want to know when the plane leaves. That's: Når går flyet? Luna: Når går flyet? Let me guess. Når means when, går means goes, and flyet means the plane. So 'When does the plane leave?' Lucas: Beautifully explained. Når går flyet? Luna: Når går flyet? Når går flyet? I'm saying that with a lot of confidence now. Lucas: And you should be. Let's practice these phrases in a little scene. Imagine you're in Oslo and you need to find the airport. Luna: Okay, I'll be the lost traveler. Hvor er flyplassen? Lucas: Good. And then you find it, you go to the check-in counter and say: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. Luna: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. And when they ask for my ticket, I say: Jeg har en billett. Lucas: Perfect. Then they say your gate is B3, but you can't find it. So you ask: Hvor er gaten? Luna: Hvor er gaten? And then I'm at the gate, but I'm nervous about the time. So I ask: Når går flyet? Lucas: Når går flyet? And they say it leaves at noon. You made it. That's the whole travel flow. Luna: That was actually so useful. I feel like I could handle arriving in Norway tomorrow. Hvor er flyplassen? Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. Jeg har en billett. Hvor er gaten? Når går flyet? Lucas: You just used all five phrases in one breath. And that's exactly what you'll do when you travel. These phrases really make a difference. Luna: Yeah, if Fexingo has been helping you make real progress with your Norwegian, that's because we love making this show. And it's all ad-free, which is pretty special. Lucas: Right. The way these stays ad-free is through listener support. If today's airport episode was actually useful to you, buying me a coffee at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo is a lovely way to keep going. Luna: Yeah, it means a lot. But no pressure. Just knowing you're learning is great too. So let's do one more quick review. Lucas: Okay, I'll ask you: when you land in Norway and want to know where to go, what do you say? Luna: Hvor er flyplassen? Lucas: And when you walk up to the counter? Luna: Jeg vil gjerne sjekke inn. Lucas: And if they ask for your ticket? Luna: Jeg har en billett. Lucas: And to find your gate? Luna: Hvor er gaten? Lucas: And to ask about departure time? Luna: Når går flyet? Lucas: You did it. Those are your five airport survival phrases. Practice them, and you'll be ready for your trip. See you next time on Learn Norwegian with Fexingo.