Journeys near and far, travel plans, and stories from the road. 20 questions from A1 to C1, with follow-ups and role plays. Answer out loud in full sentences.
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A1Beginner
Do you like to visit new places?Then: What place do you want to see one day?
Do you like to travel by bus or by train?Then: Which one is faster where you live?
What do you put in your bag for a short trip?
Is there a train station in your town?
Did you go anywhere nice last weekend?
A2Elementary
What is a trip or a day out that you remember well?Then: Who did you go with?
Have you ever missed a bus, a train, or a flight?Then: What happened next?
Is it more fun to travel alone or with other people?Then: Why do you think so?
Do you like to plan every detail of a trip, or do you decide as you go?
B1Intermediate
What is one place in your country that every visitor should see?Then: What should they do there?
Have you ever visited a place that was very different from what you expected?Then: In what way was it different?
If you could spend a month anywhere in the world, where would you go?
What advice would you give someone who is visiting a big city for the first time?
In your opinion, what is the best way to get around your country?Then: Why is it better than the other options?
B2Upper intermediate
Is it better to see many places quickly or to stay a long time in one place?Then: What are the advantages of each?
Looking back, is there a trip you wish you had taken when you had the chance?Then: What got in the way?
How has tourism changed a city or town that you know well?
C1Advanced
Does travel really broaden the mind, or do many people simply take their habits with them?
How can popular destinations balance the income from tourism with the needs of the people who live there?
Some people say flying less is one of the best things individuals can do for the climate. How convincing do you find that argument?
Role plays
Work with a partner or a tutor. Read the situation together, then each person opens only their own card. Use the phrases to help you.
A2 Elementary
A missed connection at the airport
Your first flight landed late, so you missed your connecting flight. You go to the airline help desk.
Card A: Passenger
Explain what happened. You need to arrive today because you have an important event tomorrow morning. Ask about every option, then choose one.
Card B: Airline agent
The next direct flight is tomorrow at 7 a.m. There is also a flight tonight, but it has a stop and a long wait. Explain both options, answer questions, and help the passenger decide.
Useful phrases
I missed my connecting flight.
Is there another flight today?
What are my options?
The next available flight is…
Would you prefer…?
Can you put me on…?
B1 Intermediate
A hotel room that isn’t right
You booked a quiet room for three nights, but the room you get is next to the elevator and very noisy.
Card A: Guest
Explain the problem politely. You have important plans tomorrow and need to sleep well tonight. Ask for a better room and listen to the options.
Card B: Receptionist
The hotel is full tonight. You can move the guest to a quiet room tomorrow, offer free breakfast, or give a small discount. Find out what matters most to the guest.