Around the World with English

1. Have you ever visited other countries? If yes, where did you go? 2. What are some things that you like to do while traveling? 3. How do you usually plan your trip? Do you plan your activities before the trip or explore activities as you go?

Airport - the place where planes take off and land Passport - an official document that allows someone to travel internationally Immigration - the process of entering a new country Visa - a document that allows a person to enter a foreign country Itinerary - a plan for a trip that includes the dates, destinations, and activities Accommodation - a place to stay during a trip, such as a hotel or Airbnb Tourist attraction - a place that is popular with visitors, such as a landmark or museum Souvenir - a small item that is purchased as a reminder of a trip Jet lag - a feeling of tiredness and confusion caused by traveling across different time zones Currency - the type of money used in a particular country Destination - the place you are traveling to Sightseeing - visiting tourist attractions or interesting places

1. What is the most recent souvenir that you bought? Why? 2. Have you ever experienced jet lag before? How did it effect your trip? 3. What is the most popular tourist attraction(s) in your city? 4. Is there an interesting place that you would like to visit? If so, where is it and why is it interesting to you?

Wait....What is an idiom?! Idioms are phrases that don't have a literal meaning but are commonly used in everyday language. Idioms for Travel: -Hit the road (start a journey) "We need to hit the road early tomorrow if we want to make it to the beach in time for sunrise." -Catch a flight/train/bus (take a plane/train/bus) "I'm catching a flight to London tomorrow morning." -On the road (traveling, often by car) "We've been on the road for hours and I'm starting to get car sick." -Off the beaten track (away from popular tourist areas) "We decided to go off the beaten track and explore the small towns in the countryside." -See the sights (visit the tourist attractions) "During our trip to Paris, we made sure to see all the sights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre."

1. When is the best time of the year to hit the road? 2. How do you usually travel? By plane, train, car, etc. 3. What are some important things that you must have while you travel? Why are they important?

Past simple tense - used to talk about completed actions in the past, such as "I visited France last year." Present perfect tense - used to talk about experiences or actions that have happened at an unspecified time in the past, such as "I have visited many countries in Europe." Future tense - used to talk about actions that will happen in the future, such as "I will travel to Japan next year." Modal verbs - used to express permission, obligation, possibility, or ability, such as "I can speak a little bit of Spanish" or "I should buy a guidebook before my trip."

1. Have you ever visited a tourist attraction that was crowded with people? What did you do? 2. Where would you like to travel in the future? Will you need to apply for a visa? 3. You just won the lottery! What would you do first? Who would you like to do this with?