2026.07.28_Conversations Abroad_Bringing it all together

CONVERSATIONS ABROAD

Lesson 4 – Bringing It All Together

REVIEW – Vocabulary from the Month

1. Japan is on my ______ ______.

2. We joined a ______ ______ yesterday.

3. The view was absolutely ______.

4. Could you ______ what you mean?

5. It was just a ______.

SPEAKING LIKE A NATIVE

Native speakers rarely answer every question with 'Yes' or 'No'. These short responses make your English sound more natural and fluent.

Do you enjoy travelling?
→ Absolutely.

Would you visit it again?
→ Definitely.

Was it expensive?
→ Not really.

Will you go back one day?
→ I hope so.

Is travelling alone better?
→ It depends.

More useful responses: Absolutely • Definitely • Not really • I hope so • It depends • Of course • Probably

VOCABULARY

FIXED PHRASES – Review

• What brings you here?

• Tell me more.

• Could you say that again, please?

• What do you mean by...?

• Do you have any recommendations?

• I'd definitely recommend...

ROLEPLAY – The Perfect Day Abroad (Final Review)

Work in pairs. One person is Traveller A and the other is Traveller B.
Scenario: You met another traveller on your first day abroad. Today is your last day before flying home and you've bumped into each other again while waiting for your train to the airport.

1. Greet each other and ask how your trip has been.
2. Talk about the highlight of your trip.
3. React naturally (So did I! / Neither did I. / Absolutely! / Really? / Tell me more.)
4. Ask about hidden gems and recommendations.
5. Recommend a place and explain why it's worth visiting.
6. Pretend you didn't understand something and ask for clarification.
7. Ask one indirect question.
8. Talk about your journey home.
9. Discuss your next holiday and your bucket list.
10. Finish the conversation naturally.

Final Challenge: Include one recommendation, one travel story, one misunderstanding, one future travel plan and at least three follow-up questions.

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

1. Looking back, what has been your favourite trip so far?
Example: I think my trip to Italy was my favourite because I loved the food, the history, and the atmosphere.

2. What's one place you visited that you would definitely recommend to other travellers?
Example: I'd definitely recommend Lake Bled because it's peaceful and beautiful.

3. What's the biggest lesson you've learned from travelling?
Example: Things don't always go according to plan, and that's often when the best memories are made.

4. Have you ever done something while travelling that you never thought you would do?
Example: Yes! I went scuba diving for the first time.

5. What's the best piece of advice another traveller has ever given you?
Example: Wake up early to avoid the crowds.

6. If you could relive one day from any trip, which day would you choose?
Example: The day I visited the Amalfi Coast.

7. What's something you always tell people before they travel abroad?
Example: Learn a few local phrases and talk to local people.

8. Which country surprised you the most, and why?
Example: Portugal because the people were incredibly welcoming.

9. What travel experience would you still like to have one day?
Example: I'd love to see the Northern Lights.

10. How has learning English changed the way you travel?
Example: It has made me much more confident.