2026.07.14_Conversations Abroad– Keeping the Conversation Going

Conversations Abroad– Keeping the Conversation Going

REVIEW – Lesson 1 Vocabulary

guided tour/travel companion/ solo traveller/bucket list/exchanged travel tips

A person travelling alone is a ______ ______.

A ______ ______ travels with you. 

Japan is on my ______ ______. 

We joined a ______ ______ yesterday. 

We ______ ______ ______ over dinner. 

GRAMMAR FOCUS – So / Neither

Positive:
I love travelling. → So do I.
I've been there. → So have I.
I'm staying for a week. → So am I.
I can speak French. → So can I.

Negative:
I don't like flying. → Neither do I.
I've never been there. → Neither have I.
I'm not travelling alone. → Neither am I.
I can't swim. → Neither can I.

FIXED PHRASES

Tell me more.

I'd love to go there.

That sounds amazing.

VOCABULARY

Word / Phrase

Pronunciation

Slovak

Example Sentence

breathtaking

/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/

úchvatný

The view was breathtaking.

unforgettable

/ˌʌnfəˈɡetəbl/

nezabudnuteľný

It was unforgettable.

worth a visit

/wɜːθ ə ˈvɪzɪt/

stojí za návštevu

It's worth a visit.

tourist trap

/ˈtʊərɪst træp/

turistická pasca

It's a tourist trap.

local favourite

/ˈləʊkl ˈfeɪvərɪt/

obľúbené miesto miestnych

Ask for a local favourite.

ROLEPLAY

Meet another traveller in a café. Respond with So... / Neither... whenever possible before asking a follow-up question.

💬 CONVERSATION QUESTIONS (WITH EXAMPLE ANSWERS)

1. If you could spend a day with a famous person, who would you choose and why?

I'd choose David Attenborough because I'd love to hear his stories about travelling and nature.

2. What's one place you've visited that completely exceeded your expectations?

I was pleasantly surprised by Slovenia. The scenery was beautiful, the people were friendly, and it wasn't overcrowded.

3. What's something you've always wanted to try while travelling but haven't yet?

I'd love to go on a safari in Africa because I've never seen wild animals in their natural habitat.

4. If someone visited your hometown, where would you take them first?

I'd take them to the town centre and then to my favourite café because it has a lovely atmosphere.

5. What's the funniest misunderstanding you've ever had in another language?

Once I accidentally ordered the wrong dish in Spain. It wasn't what I expected, but it was actually delicious!

6. Which country do you think has the most interesting culture?

I think Japan has a fascinating culture because it combines ancient traditions with modern technology.

7. What's one thing you always pack when you travel that other people might forget?

I always pack a reusable water bottle and a portable charger because they're useful wherever I go.

8. If you had one month to travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I'd travel around New Zealand because I'd love to explore both islands and spend time in nature.

9. What's the best piece of travel advice you've ever received?

Someone once told me to wake up early when travelling because the most popular places are much quieter in the morning.

10. Imagine you're having dinner with another traveller tonight. What's one story from your travels you would definitely tell them?

I'd probably tell them about the time I missed my flight and ended up spending an unexpected day exploring a city I hadn't planned to visit.



 

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