Lesson 02 – Talking About Travel

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

destination (noun)

/ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ the place someone is going to.

What is your dream travel destination?

▸ Paris is a popular destination.
▸ We finally reached our destination.

trip (noun)

/trɪp/ a short journey for work or fun.

How was your trip to Spain?

▸ I’m planning a weekend trip.
▸ That trip helped me relax.

journey (noun)

/ˈdʒɜː.ni/ the time spent traveling from one place to another.

The journey took six hours.

▸ It was a long but nice journey.
▸ We talked a lot during the journey.

flight (noun)

/flaɪt/ a trip by plane.

Our flight was delayed two hours.

▸ Was it your first flight?
▸ I prefer early morning flights.

airport (noun)

/ˈeə.pɔːrt/ place where planes take off and land.

Let’s meet at the airport café.

▸ The airport was crowded.
▸ I almost got lost at the airport.

luggage (noun)

/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/ bags and suitcases for travel.

Don’t forget your luggage.

▸ I travel with light luggage.
▸ Her luggage was too heavy.

backpack (noun)

/ˈbæk.pæk/ a bag carried on your back.

I keep my passport in my backpack.

▸ His backpack was full of snacks.
▸ A small backpack is enough for me.

ticket (noun)

/ˈtɪk.ɪt/ document that allows you to travel.

Did you check your ticket details?

▸ I bought my ticket online.
▸ Keep your ticket in your wallet.

passport (noun)

/ˈpɑːs.pɔːrt/ official document for international travel.

▸ My passport expires next year.

▸ Do you have your passport with you?
▸ She almost forgot her passport.

book (verb)

/bʊk/ to reserve a ticket, room, or seat.

I booked the hotel yesterday.

▸ Let’s book our seats together.
▸ You should book early.

accommodation (noun)

/əˌkɒ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/ place to stay, like hotel or apartment.

We found cheap accommodation near the beach.

▸ What kind of accommodation do you like?
▸ Good accommodation changes the trip.

hotel (noun)

/hoʊˈtel/ a paid place to stay with rooms and services.

The hotel room was clean.

▸ Our hotel had a great view.
▸ Let’s meet in the hotel lobby.

sightseeing (noun)

/ˈsaɪtˌsiː.ɪŋ/ visiting famous places for fun.

We spent the day sightseeing.

▸ Sightseeing can be tiring.
▸ A bus tour is easy sightseeing.

explore (verb)

/ɪkˈsplɔːr/ to go around and see new places.

I love to explore small streets.

▸ Let’s explore the old town.
▸ We explored a new area each day.

souvenir (noun)

/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/ something you keep to remember a place.

I bought a small souvenir.

▸ Do you collect souvenirs?
▸ This photo is my best souvenir.

adventure (noun)

/ədˈven.tʃər/ exciting experience with something new.

That hike was an adventure.

▸ Traveling alone feels like an adventure.
▸ I like a bit of adventure.

Exercise 2

Useful Expressions

Have you ever been abroad?
Where did you go on your last trip?
How was your flight?
How long did the journey take?
Did you have any problems at the airport?
I love exploring new cities.
I usually book everything online.
I like talking with local people.
The best part was the food.
I want to go back one day.
Where do you want to travel next?
That sounds like an amazing trip.

Exercise 3

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Hey, you look relaxed. Did you just come back from a trip?

Yes, I spent one week in Portugal. It was great.

Nice. Which cities did you visit?

Lisbon and Porto. Both had a cool vibe.

How was the flight and the airport there?

The flight was short and easy, no problems at the airport.

Where did you stay, hotel or hostel?

A small hotel near the center, very comfortable.

Did you do a lot of sightseeing?

Yes, we explored old streets, cafés, and the river.

Sounds perfect. Did you buy any souvenirs?

Just magnets and a mug – I travel with light luggage.

Fair. What’s your next destination?

Maybe Japan. I want a longer adventure.

Good choice. I need a beach trip soon, maybe Greece.

Let’s plan something together one day.

Exercise 4

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.

Two people are talking after visiting a museum. They discuss traditions, art, and what they learned about culture.

I need a short (1) next month.

Same here. Let’s choose one (2) together.

I want a place with an easy (3) from our city.

We can find a cheap (4) online.

Good idea. We should also (5) the hotel early.

Do you prefer a (6) or a hostel?

A small (7) near the center sounds perfect.

I travel with only one piece of (8) .

Same. I carry one (9) with my things.

I want time for (10) and local food.

Yes, I love to (11) new streets and markets.

This trip should feel like a small (12) .

Perfect. I’ll check flights and send you the (13) tonight.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 13

Answer Pool (Questions 1-13)

backpack adventure flight ticket trip accommodation destination sightseeing luggage hotel book explore journey

Exercise 5

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

You meet a friend who just came back from a trip
Ask where they went, how the journey was, where they stayed, and what they enjoyed.
Use at least 6 words from the vocabulary list.
Then switch roles and answer their questions about your next trip.

Exercise 6

Discussion

What is the best trip you’ve ever taken?
Do you prefer hotels, hostels, or apartments? Why?
How do you usually choose your destination?
Do you like planning everything or staying flexible?
Have you ever had a bad flight or airport experience?
Do you enjoy talking with local people when you travel?
What do you always put in your backpack?
Which country would you like to explore next?
Is travel expensive in your country?
Do you think travel changes how people see others?

Correction – Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks

(1) → trip
(2) → destination
(3) → journey
(4) → flight
(5) → book
(6) → hotel
(7) → accommodation
(8) → luggage
(9) → backpack
(10) → sightseeing
(11) → explore
(12) → adventure
(13) → ticket