SpeakUp

window or aisle — choosing a seat

expressionB1IELTS 4+neutralcommon

The question staff ask about your seat preference on a plane or train; you answer with 'a window seat' or 'an aisle seat'.

Pattern: Window or aisle? — A window/aisle seat, please.

In use

  • Would you like a window or aisle seat today?check-in desk
  • A: Window or aisle?
    B: A window seat, please.
    airport

Common mistake

✗ I want the chair near window.

✓ A window seat, please.

Say 'a window / an aisle seat', not 'the chair near window'.

Don't confuse it

A window seat is by the window; an aisle seat is by the walkway so you can get up easily.

Practice speaking with instant AI feedback →