2026.05.05_Travelling_Small Talk
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Small Talk While Travelling: Starting & Keeping Conversations
REVIEW – Car Rental Vocabulary
Before renting a car, you need to read the rental ______.
Insurance ______ protects you in case of problems.
You usually need to pay a ______ before renting.
Some companies have a ______ limit per day.
If something is broken, it is called ______.
GRAMMAR FOCUS: Using “-ing” After Prepositions
Structure: preposition + verb-ing
Examples:
I’m interested in visiting new places.
Thanks for helping me.
I’m thinking about staying longer.
I’m looking forward to exploring the city.
Common Prepositions:
in, on, at, for, about, to, with
FIXED PHRASES
Where are you from?
How long are you staying here?
What do you think of…? – What do you think of the city?
SMALL TALK VOCABULARY (B2 LEVEL – TRAVEL & RECOMMENDATIONS)
|
Word / Phrase |
Pronunciation |
Slovak |
Example Sentence |
|
recommendations |
/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃənz/ |
odporúčania |
Do you have any recommendations? |
|
places to visit |
/ˈpleɪsɪz tə ˈvɪzɪt/ |
miesta na návštevu |
Are there any places to visit nearby? |
|
things to do |
/θɪŋz tə duː/ |
veci na robenie |
Are there any things to do in the evening? |
|
worth visiting |
/wɜːθ ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/ |
stojí za návštevu |
Is it worth visiting? |
|
local spots |
/ˈləʊkl spɒts/ |
miestne miesta |
Do you know any local spots? |
ROLEPLAY: SMALL TALK (GUIDED CONVERSATION)
Person A: Hi, is this seat free?
Person B: Respond naturally.
Person A: Thanks. Where are you from?
Person B: Answer.
Person A: How long are you staying here?
Person B: Answer.
Person A: What do you think of the city?
Person B: Answer.
Person A: Do you have any recommendations?
Person B: Answer.
Person A: Is it worth visiting?
Person B: Answer.
Person A: Thanks, I’ll check it out!
Person B: Respond naturally.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS (WITH EXAMPLE ANSWERS)
Do you enjoy talking to new people while travelling? – Yes, I enjoy meeting people from different countries.
What do you usually ask people when travelling? – I usually ask where they are from and how long they are staying.
Do you like asking for recommendations? – Yes, it’s the best way to discover new places.
What kind of places do you like visiting? – I’m interested in visiting local places.
Have you ever found a hidden place while travelling? – Yes, I once found a small café.
Do you prefer popular places or local spots? – I prefer local spots.
How do you usually start a conversation? – I usually ask simple questions.
Do you find small talk easy or difficult? – It’s difficult at first.
What would you do if the conversation stops? – I would ask another question.
Why is small talk useful when travelling? – It helps you connect with people.