English Lesson (Speaking and Listening, B1): "All About Traveling"

Vocabulary
A. take a trip – go on a journey
B. pack – put things in bag
C. depart (verb) – leave for a trip 
D. go through security – pass airport safety check
E. flight – journey by airplane
F. fly to – travel by plane to
G. board (verb) – get on a plane
H. takes off – starts flying into air
I. stretch – extend body or limbs
J. stopover – short trip break
K. lands (verb) – arrives on the ground
L. get my passport stamped – receive entry stamp
M. suitcase – large travel bag
N. luggage, baggage – all travel bags

Guide Questions
1. How does the speaker feel about taking a trip?
2. What does he/she do first?
3. What does he/she do at the airport?
4. What does he/she do when he/she arrives at the destination?

TRANSCRIPT

When I decide to take a trip to another country, I feel both excited and nervous. First, I pack my suitcase with all the things I might need, and I make sure my luggage is ready. The day I depart, I go to the airport. After checking in, I go through security and then wait for my flight. When it's time to fly to my destination, I board the plane, and soon the plane takes off. During the stopover, I stretch my legs before the next part of the journey. Once the plane lands safely at my destination, I can finally relax. At the immigration desk, I get my passport stamped and finally pick up my baggage. It's always an exciting adventure. (122 words)

Questions

1. How often do you travel for business every year? 
(Past): How often did you travel for business in your last job? 

2. How often do you go on vacation per year? Do you think this is enough or do you want more?

3. How many holidays do you have in your country?

4. What are the first things you consider when planning your trip?
a) the destination
b) the length of time
c) the cost
d) my companion or the people I will travel with
e) the reason
f) the season 

5. What kinds of places do you want to visit: a beach, a small town in the countryside, a mountain, or a big city? Why?

6. Do you travel light or heavy? How many suitcases or bags do you often have?

7. Which do you prefer to stay when you travel: a bed-and-breakfast, an Airbnb, a hotel, a guest house, a hostel, or a friend or a relative’s house? Why? 

8. Aside from money, a passport, and the essentials like a smartphone, what are some of the items that you must have when you travel? 

9. Do you prefer to plan your travels, or do you use a travel agency or a tour package? Why? 

10. What are the differences between traveling with friends and traveling with your family?

11. Have you traveled alone abroad? How did you feel? 
12. What is the farthest place that you have traveled? 
13. Do you spend a lot of money when you travel? 

14. How much pocket money do you carry every day when you travel? Do you prefer to use a card? 

15. What is the best trip have you had so far? Why?
16. What country do you want to visit next time?
17. How has traveling changed your view of the world?
18. What lessons have you learned about patience while traveling?

19. What do you appreciate most about your home country after traveling?
20. How has traveling improved your problem-solving skills?
21. How do you manage travel stress and anxiety?

22. What have you discovered about yourself through travel experiences?

23. What advice would you give to someone who wants to start traveling more?