I Almost Missed My Flight! | English Story A2–B1

Leo nearly misses his flight after a delayed train, a missing boarding pass, and a very confident mistake at the airport. Join Maya and Leo for a warm, clear travel story with four useful expressions. Practice everyday American English listening with English captions. Maya and Leo explain four expressions from the conversation: • a close call • in the nick of time • better safe than sorry • learn the hard way YOUR TURN Have you ever had a close call while traveling? Write one or two sentences in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 A suitcase and a surprise 00:45 The night before 02:20 A slower journey 04:03 Through security 05:39 The wrong gate 07:22 Just before the door closed 08:48 What changed on the return trip 10:13 Useful English: a close call 10:48 Useful English: in the nick of time 11:24 Useful English: better safe than sorry 12:05 Useful English: learn the hard way 12:48 Your turn Mellowlane English Podcast helps adult A2–B1 learners practice English through everyday conversations and useful idioms.    / @mellowlaneenglishpodcast   Real conversations. Clear English. Everyday life. Background music: Market Morning — original instrumental created for Mellowlane English Podcast. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #EnglishListening