Session 3: Travelling (EFTIN Speaking Club)

Travelling

Words of Travelling

​words	phonetics	words	​phonetics​
Inbound travel	/’inbaund ˈtrævl/	Travel Desk Agent (n)	/ˈtræv.əl desk ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
Outbound travel	/ˈaʊtbaʊnd ˈtrævl/	Travel Trade (n)	/ˈtræv.əl treɪd/
Backpacking (n)	/ˈbækpæking/	Low season (n)	/ˈləʊ ˌsiː.zən/
Leisure travel (n)	/ˈleʒə(r) ˈtrævl/	Loyalty programme (n)	/ˈlɔɪ.əl ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
Short break (n)	/ ʃɔːt breɪk/	Operator (n)	/ˈɒpəreɪtər/
Ecotourism (n)	/ˈiːkəʊtʊərɪzəm/	Package tour (n)	/ˈpæk.ɪdʒ ˌtʊər/
Hot spot (n)	/ˈhɑt ˌspɑt/	Inclusive tour (n)	/ɪnˈkluː.sɪv tʊər/
High season (n)	/ˌhaɪ ˈsiː.zən/	Preferred product (n)	/prɪˈfɜːd ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
Tourist trap (n)	/ˈtʊərɪst træp/	Retail Travel Agency (n)	/ˈriː.teɪl ˈtræv.əl ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
Picturesque (adj)	/ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/	Affordable (adj)	/əˈfɔː.də.bəl/
Travel Advisories (n)	/ˈtræv.əl ədˈvaɪ.zər.i/	Inclusive tour (n)	/ɪnˈkluː.sɪv tʊər/

Words of Transportation

​words	phonetics	words	​phonetics​
Minicab (n)	/ˈmɪn.i.kæb/	Railway train (n)	/ˈreɪl.weɪ treɪn/
Tram (n)	/træm/	Rail schedule (n)	/reɪl ˈʃedʒ.uːl/
Tram (n)	/træm/	Coach (n)	/kəʊtʃ/
Bus schedule (n)	/bʌs ˈʃedʒ.uːl/	Boat (n)	/bəʊt/
Underground (n)	/ˌʌn.dəˈɡraʊnd/	Ferry (n)	/ˈfer.i/
Subway (n)	/ˈsʌb.weɪ/	Ship (n)	/ʃɪp/
Excursion (n)	/ɪkˈskɜːʃn/	Sailboat (n)	/ˈseɪl.bəʊt/
Promotion airfare (n)	/prəˈməʊʃn/ /ˈeəfeə(r)/	Speedboat (n)	/ˈspiːd.bəʊt/
Airline schedule (n)	/ˈeə.laɪn ˈʃedʒ.uːl/	Cruise ship (n)	/kruːz ʃɪp/
Helicopter (n)	/ˈhel.ɪˌkɒp.tər/	Airplane/ plan (n)	/ˈeə.pleɪn/ – /plæn/
High-speed train (n)	/ˌhaɪˈspiːd treɪn/	Hot-air balloon (n)	/hɒtˈeə bəˌluːn/

Places

:

• ​1.      Coastal city 

  2.      Mountainous area

  3.      Far - flung area

  4.      Beautiful landscapes/ scenery

  6.      Stunning/ breathtaking views

  7.      Natural beauty

  8.     bustling/ vibrant cities

  9.      is home to

  10.Is famous/ well known for/ has a national reputation for 

  12. an unspoilt beach

• 13. Sandy beaches with crystal clear water and long coastal lines  

Activities on holiday/ when travelling

:

• gather with family members

• hang out with friends

• enjoy someone’s own company:

• visit relatives

• hold party​

• take (snap) beautiful photos/ pictures

• go camping

• buy handicraft/ souvenir

• enjoy local cuisine

• sunbathe

• Go sightseeing

• visit famous landmark

Do you like travelling?

:

• ​Absolutely yes, I am really into…

• In other words,…:

• Be fond of/ keen on:

• It allows me to do something

• My recovery from the stress of work

• Monotonous daily routines of life

Where do you like to go on vacation?

:

• ​Actually, there is no specific place to which I’d love to go

• Instead,…

• Unplanned trip

• Random people

• Remote areas

• Non-touristy locations

Do you prefer to travel alone or on a tour?

:

• ​To tell the truth,…

• Potential problems

• Itinerary 

• In my opinion,...

• If I had the opportunity to…

• I would choose to...

Describe a trip that you remember well

:

• ​Have a chance to…

• Whimsical decision

• Days off

• be located in

• Ingrain

• Eye-opening chance

• A coastal city

• Off season

:

• ​A fantastic time

• My first time traveling abroad

• I am drawn to…

• In stark contrast

• To be honest

• And I believe that is one of the reasons why

• Delicate handicrafts

• Rejuvenating

What are some benefits of traveling?

:

• ​Find something easy for someone to do something

• It is beneficial for…

• From my perspective,…

• Worth-mentioning benefit

• To be more specific,…

What are some disadvantages of traveling?

:

• ​To my mind,…

• Pose a threat to …

• Tremendous

• With regard to …

• Alien culture

Some questions to discuss

:

• ​Why do we need to travel?

• Where have you traveled?

• What countries have you been to?

• Where would you like to travel to in the future?

• When you travel, what safety precautions do you take?

• Do you like to prepare a lot before you travel, or just wing it?

• What are some cultural issues that you have experienced while traveling? Do you have any funny or embarrassing stories?

• What are some advantages/ disadvantages of travelling?