Travel Review Lesson: Real-Life English While Travelling

REVIEW – Travel Vocabulary

You need your boarding ______ before entering the plane. 

At the hotel, you usually check ______ first. 

If a product is too expensive, it is ______. 

You may need to ______ at another station before continuing your journey. 

If you are lost, you can ask someone for ______. 

GRAMMAR REVIEW: Useful Travel Structures

1. “Supposed to” (Instructions & Expectations)

Am I supposed to change trains here?

We’re supposed to get off at the next stop.

2. Sequence Words (Giving Directions Clearly)

first, then, after that, finally

First, go straight ahead.

Then, turn left at the traffic lights.

3. “One / Ones” (Avoid Repetition)

Do you have another one?

I prefer the blue ones.

4. Verb + -ing After Prepositions

I’m interested in visiting local places.

Thanks for helping me.

I’m looking forward to travelling again.

FIXED PHRASES REVIEW

Do you have any recommendations? – Do you have any recommendations for restaurants?

Excuse me, how do I get to…? – Excuse me, how do I get to the station?

Am I supposed to…? – Am I supposed to buy a ticket first?

TRAVEL VOCABULARY REVIEW (MOST USEFUL EXPRESSIONS)

ROLEPLAY: FULL TRAVEL SITUATION

Traveller: Ask where your gate is and if you are supposed to check in here.

Employee: Respond naturally.

Traveller: Ask for directions to your hotel and ask if it is far.

Local: Give directions using sequence words.

Traveller: Ask if they have another one and say something is overpriced or a bargain.

Shop assistant: Respond naturally.

Traveller: Ask which train you are supposed to take and if you need to transfer.

Employee: Respond naturally.

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS (WITH EXAMPLE ANSWERS)

Which part of travelling do you enjoy the most? – I enjoy exploring new places and experiencing different cultures the most.

What is usually the most stressful part of travelling for you? – Airports can sometimes be stressful because there are many things to organise and remember.

Do you prefer travelling with a plan or being spontaneous? – I like having a general plan, but I also enjoy changing plans if I discover something interesting.

Have you ever had a problem while travelling? – Yes, once my train was delayed and I almost missed my connection to another city.

What kind of accommodation do you usually choose? – I usually stay in hotels or apartments because I like having a comfortable place to relax.

Do you enjoy talking to local people when you travel? – Yes, I think it makes travelling much more interesting and authentic.

What is the best city you have ever visited? – One of the best cities I’ve visited was Vienna because it was beautiful, clean, and easy to explore.

Do you prefer using public transport or walking when exploring a city? – I usually prefer walking because you notice more interesting places that way.

What is something every traveller should know before visiting another country? – I think it’s important to learn basic phrases and understand how local transport works.

What is one place you would definitely recommend visiting? – I’d definitely recommend Prague because the atmosphere is amazing and there’s a lot to see.