English Lesson on Travel

Introduction

• Hosted by Bob the Canadian
• Edited version of a previous lesson about travel
• Context: Spring break in Ontario, Canada
• Reminder: Link to Quizlet for practice after the lesson

Personal Travel Experience

• Limited personal travel experience
• Places visited:
  • San Diego, USA
  • Michigan, USA
  • South Africa

Key Vocabulary and Phrases

Trip

• Definition: Any journey to another place
• Phrases:
  • Go on a trip
  • Plan a trip
  • Come back from a trip

Day Trip

• Definition: A short trip where one returns the same day

Holiday vs. Vacation

• In Canadian English:
  • "Go on holidays" vs. "Go on vacation"
• Definition: Time away from work or school

Journey

• Definition: An older term for a trip
• Usage: Less common in modern English

Destination

• Definition: The place you are going to visit
• Usage: Often used in travel contexts

Travel Agent

• Definition: A person who helps plan trips
• Services:
  • Book tickets
  • Arrange hotel reservations

Booking

• Definition: To reserve a flight or hotel
• E-Tickets: Digital tickets stored on mobile devices

Route and Itinerary

• Route: Path taken during travel
• Itinerary: Detailed plan of travel activities

Luggage

• Definition: Bags and suitcases for travel
• Common phrases:
  • Pack your bags
  • Carry your luggage

Passport

• Definition: Government-issued document for international travel
• Importance: Required for identification and customs

Currency Exchange

• Purpose: Exchanging money for local currency when traveling

Arrival and Departure

• Arrival Time: When flight lands
• Departure Time: When flight takes off

Baggage Claim

• Definition: Area where luggage is collected at the airport

Customs

• Definition: Government inspection upon entering a country
• Possible questions:
  • Do you have anything to declare?

Transportation After Arrival

• Options:
  • Taxi or Uber
  • Family/Friends picking you up

Hotel Check-In and Check-Out

• Check-In: Proving identity at the hotel
• Check-Out: Leaving the hotel and returning keys

Sightseeing and Tour Guides

• Sightseeing: Visiting notable attractions
• Tour Guide: Person who leads sightseeing tours

Homesickness and Travel Bug

• Homesick: Feeling sad while away from home
• Travel Bug: Desire to travel frequently

Other Types of Travel

• Cruise: Traveling on a cruise ship
• Adventure Tourism: Exciting activities while traveling
• Agri-Tourism: Paying to work on a farm
• Space Travel: Traveling outside of Earth
• Time Travel: Fictional concept of traveling through time

Getaway

• Definition: A trip, often for relaxation
• Example: Warm trips during winter for Canadians

Conclusion

• Review vocabulary and practice using the phrases learned in the lesson.