Listen UP! Talking about Holidays – Pre intermediate

Level: Pre intermediate

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240524

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Vocabulary

English	Pronunciation	Slovak
destination	/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/	cieľová destinácia, miesto, kam ideme alebo kam by sme chceli ísť
dream destination	/driːm ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/	vysnívaná destinácia (miesto, kam by sme veľmi chceli ísť)
mountain	/ˈmaʊntɪn/	hora
countryside	/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/	vidiek
to relax	/tʊ rɪˈlæks/	relaxovať
noodle shop	/ˈnuːdəl ʃɒp/	obchod s rezancami (reštaurácia)
posh	/pɒʃ/	elegantný, luxusný (informálne)
should	/ʃʊd/	mal by si (odporúčanie, rada)
recommendation	/ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/	odporúčanie
could	/kʊd/	mohol by si (možnosť, schopnosť, návrh)
staycation	/steɪˈkeɪʃən/	dovolenka doma, dovolenka v okolí (pri vlastnom dome)
day trip	/deɪ trɪp/	jednodňový výlet
save up	/seɪv ʌp/	šetriť (peniaze)

 

Questions and Answers

Q: Where is your holiday dream destination?
A: My dream destination is Iceland. I would like to see the beautiful landscapes, mountains, countryside  but mostly aurora borealis. It has to be magical.

Q: Do you enjoy an active vacation?
A:Yes I do. I like to explore new places and old cities. But it is also nice to relax for a while and enjoy your rest.

Q: Have you got any holiday plans for winter?
A:It will be a staycation this year. We plan to visit Banská Štiavnica during Christmas holidays and go skiing.

Q:How was your last vacation?
A: Very good! I was in Slovenia. There is beautiful nature, a lot of caves and old castles. The people are very nice, open and helpful.

Q:What are the best things someone should do in Slovenia?
A:You should visit the capital city Ljubljana, one of the beautiful lakes,  for example lake Bled, visit Postojna cave and Predjama castle and try rafting on one of the rivers.

Q: Do you prefer to travel by car or by plane?
A: I prefer to travel by car. You can stop anywhere you want, take a break or visit something interesting along the way.

Q: What is the best place you have ever visited?

A: That would be Cuba. They have nice resorts and many different activities you can do. You can go diving, you can visit Havana, swim in a cave or enjoy  coffee from a coffee plantation. 

Q: Which destination is at least interesting for you?

A: Dubai. I do not like very hot weather. It is beautiful in a different way but too artificial. 

Q: Did you visit some destination you would not visit again?

A: I was disappointed by Siófok. It is a popular destination but for me there was nothing interesting to do or see. 

Q: Do you travel with friends or family?

A: I usually travel alone or with friends. Travelling alone is really relaxing. I do not travel with my family because my mother does not like travelling, my brother likes different destinations and my father does not like an active vacation.

Practice: Questions only

Where is your holiday dream destination?

Do you enjoy an active vacation?

Have you got any holiday plans for winter?

How was your last vacation?

What are the best things someone should do in ….. ?

Do you prefer to travel by car or with plane?

What is the best place you have ever visited?

Which destination is at least interesting for you? 

Did you visit some destination you would not visit again?

Do you travel with friends or family?