Plane and traveller at sunset over the sea
TRAVEL LIGHT · B1 · LINGUABOOST LAB

Travel Talk · Light & Bright

On the Road

A light speaking lab on the language of travel — small talk at airports, dialogues in hotels, real role-plays in foreign cities. Pack your words and let's go.

B1 Level 80–90 min Speaking focus 15 sections
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Welcome aboard

Travel talk · light start

Welcome to Travel Talk! Today we're going on a journey in English. We won't learn grammar rules — we'll speak. Small talk at the airport, dialogues in a hotel, role-plays in a foreign city. Pack your words and let's go. (tap to hear)

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Warm-up · Travel Talk

5 general questions · talk to your partner

Card 1

Answer first — then ask your partner

  1. Do you prefer travelling alone or with friends / family? Why?
  2. What's your favourite kind of transport?
  3. What do you usually pack when you travel?
  4. Which do you prefer: staying at a hotel, a hostel or an Airbnb?
  5. Do you think travelling makes people smarter? Why / why not?
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Travel Mood Board · Pick & tell

Swipe through 8 moments · pick 3 · build a 60-second travel story

Task: Tap 3 pictures (they'll glow). Then build a 60-second travel story using all 3.
Use: «It all started at …», «Then we …», «Suddenly …», «In the end …»

▸ Your partner's turn next. Same task — but their own 3 pictures.

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Travel vocab · Types of bags

Tap any card to flip · listen and remember

trolley-bag
trolley-bag
a small case on wheels that you pull behind you
"I only travel with a trolley-bag."
suitcase
suitcase
a big rectangular case for clothes when travelling
"My suitcase is too heavy."
tote bag
tote bag
a large open bag with two handles, often made of cloth
"I keep my book in a tote bag."
handbag
handbag
a small bag a woman uses to carry personal things
"Where did I put my handbag?"
backpack
backpack
a bag you carry on your back, with two shoulder straps
"A backpack is best for long trips."
trunk
trunk
a very large strong box used for travel (or storage)
"Her old trunk was from the 1950s."
Talk: Which bag do you travel with most often, and why this one?
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Quick Read · Travel words in context

Tap a word in the bank · then tap the gap where it fits

boarding passes luggage trip belongings immigration hubs safety modes distances systems
Before you travel, you need a few important things. You need a ticket, a passport, and at the airport you also get ____. At the airport you check in your ____ at the desk. After a long ____, you pick it up at baggage claim — that's where you get your ____ back. At the border you pass customs and ____. Big stations and airports are travel ____, and security checks there are very important for ____. There are many ____ of transport — airports, train stations, bus stations, ports, taxis, rental cars, ferries, and bikes. And of course, you can simply walk for short ____. All these things together make modern transportation ____.
Talk: Which of these words was new for you — and where would you use it?
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Smart Planning · 8 steps before you go

Put the 8 steps in the right order · then talk about your top 3

Planning a journey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Here are eight steps to help you plan well. Drag them into the right order. (tap any step to hear it)

Now talk: Which 3 steps are most important for you? Why? Tell your partner. Then ask: «Which step do you usually skip?»
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Small Talk Magic · 5 mini-dialogues

Tap any line to hear · then read together with your partner

1. At the Airport Waiting Lounge
YouExcuse me, is this seat taken?
StrangerOh no, go ahead.
YouThanks! Is your flight on time?
StrangerSo far, yes. Fingers crossed!
YouSame here. I'm heading to Berlin. You?
StrangerBarcelona — first time there.
YouThat sounds amazing!
2. On a Train
YouDo you know how long this ride to Oxford usually takes?
StrangerAbout an hour and a half, I think.
YouPerfect, just enough time for a podcast.
StrangerOr a nap if you're lucky!
YouTrue! Early trains always make me sleepy.
3. At a Bus Station
YouHave you taken this route before?
StrangerA couple of times — it's a beautiful ride.
YouThat's good to hear. I'm new to this city.
StrangerYou'll love it! Friendly people and great food.
YouSounds promising. Thanks for the tip!
4. Waiting in Line at a Hotel Reception
YouQuite a queue, huh?
StrangerYeah, must be check-in rush hour.
YouI just got in from the airport. You too?
StrangerNo, I've been here a few days. It's a great city.
YouNice. Any recommendations for dinner nearby?
5. On a Ferry
YouBeautiful view, isn't it?
StrangerAbsolutely. Nothing beats sea breeze.
YouDo you travel by ferry often?
StrangerOnly when I visit my parents. They live on the island.
YouThat's lovely. Must be peaceful.
Talk: Which of these five dialogues happens to you most often in real life?
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Word Order · Build a travel sentence

Tap pills to put them in the right order · Check · Reset

1. Ask a friend
2. Talk about yourself
3. At the airport
4. A dream destination
Talk: Which sentence was the trickiest to put together — and why?
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Listening · Travel Styles

4 speakers · match each to a statement

You'll hear four people talking about how they travel. Match each speaker to the statement that fits.

Speaker 1
I love driving across the country. I travel alone, with just a small bag — easy and free. The best part? Chatting with people I meet on the way, at petrol stations and small cafés.
Speaker 2
Honestly? I've never been abroad. I just don't see the point. My garden, my dog, my coffee in the morning — that's all I need. There really is no place like home.
Speaker 3
Walking is the only way to really see a place. I travel with just one backpack — no big luggage. Trains? No thanks. They make me feel trapped.
Speaker 4
I've never flown, and I don't like boats either. Trains and hotels — that's my style. I always pack a lot, three or four suitcases. And I love saying goodbye at the station — it feels romantic.

Now match — tap a speaker tag, then tap the matching statement

Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
drop
Never travelled abroad — believes there's no place like home.
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Travelled alone, can drive, travels light, likes talking to fellow passengers.
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Prefers travelling on foot, travels light, hates travelling by train.
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Never travelled by air or by sea, stays at hotels, takes a lot of luggage, likes seeing people off.
Talk: Which speaker is the closest to your real travel style — and why?
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What about you?

Pick 3–4 chips and tell your partner about yourself

never travelled to other towns or cities never travelled abroad travelled alone stayed at hotels never travelled by air never travelled by sea prefers travelling on foot hates travelling by train can drive a car takes a lot of luggage on a journey travels light (with little luggage) likes talking to fellow passengers likes seeing people off believes that "there is no place like home"

▸ Tap a chip to hear it · tap again to "pick" it · pick 3–4 and tell your partner about yourself.

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Role-Play Lab

Two situations · take turns · stay in character

Airport departure board showing DELAYED
Situation: You're at the airport. Your flight has been delayed by 3 hours. You start a conversation with the passenger sitting next to you.

Student A — You

  • Ask if they're also waiting for the same flight
  • Complain (politely) about the delay
  • Ask where they're going and why
  • Talk about how you usually pass the time when travelling

Student B — Stranger

  • Answer their questions
  • Mention where you're flying to and why (holiday, work, etc.)
  • Talk about a previous experience with travel delays
  • Recommend something to do while waiting
Tourist with map asking for directions
Situation: You're lost in a foreign city and need directions to the train station. You stop a local person on the street.

Student A — Tourist

  • Greet and ask politely for help
  • Explain you're looking for the train station
  • Ask how long it will take to walk
  • Ask about transport options if it's far

Student B — Local Person

  • Give directions clearly (e.g. "Turn left, go straight ahead…")
  • Recommend the best way to get there
  • Tell them how long it will take
  • Suggest a nice café or shop nearby
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Travel & Transport Quiz

Tap a word, then tap the gap · 10 quick checks

ticket office lost-and-found customs left-luggage office mailbox aeroplane sea accident lift porter
  1. You usually get your travel ticket at the ____.
  2. Lost things can be found in the ____.
  3. If you go abroad, you have to go through the ____.
  4. At the railway station you can leave your luggage at the ____.
  5. Letters and parcels can go in the ____.
  6. The word that has nothing to do with trains is ____.
  7. You make a voyage if you travel by ____.
  8. If two cars crash into each other on the road, we call it an ____.
  9. ____ is a word used mostly in British English.
  10. A person in a hotel or station who carries your luggage is a ____.
Talk: Which of these words will you actually use on your next trip?
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Phrasal Verbs of Travel

Tap a card to flip · then use 3 phrasal verbs in your own sentence

Mini grammar focus: phrasal verb = verb + particle (check + in, take + off). The meaning changes — you can't guess it word-by-word. Learn them as one block.
check in
check in
to register on arrival (airport, hotel)
"I'll check in online before the flight."
check out
check out
to leave a hotel (pay and go)
"We need to check out by 11 a.m."
take off
take off
(of a plane) to leave the ground
"Our plane takes off at six."
set off
set off
to begin a journey
"We set off at dawn to beat the traffic."
get away
get away
to escape for a short break
"We just need to get away for the weekend."
look around
look around
to explore a place
"Let's look around before lunch."
drop by
drop by
to visit briefly without planning
"We dropped by the old church on the way."
head back
head back
to return / go home
"It's late — let's head back to the hotel."

▸ Now: tell your partner about your last trip using 3 phrasal verbs from above.

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Story Card · Tell your travel tale

Pick one unusual situation from your travels

Vintage suitcase with postcards and coffee
Card 2 · 90 seconds to tell · 90 seconds to listen

Tell about an unusual or problematic travel situation

For example: lost luggage, missed train, strange people, strange food, unexpected adventure…

Where were you?
What happened?
How did you feel?
What did you do?
What did you learn?
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Mini-debate · Best way to travel

3 minutes each side · then agree on one option

Card 3 · debate

You're planning a trip from your city to another country

You — Train Team

  • • Safe, comfortable, nice views
  • • You can read, sleep, walk around
  • • No security stress like at airports
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Partner — Plane Team

  • • Fast, exciting, modern
  • • Reach far countries in hours
  • • Often cheaper for long distances

Try to agree on the best option for one specific trip.

Self-check · what can you do now?

Homework · take-home practice

1. Reading · Smart Travel Planning — read the short text and answer two simple questions (your choice from 10 steps: insurance, transport, packing, accommodation, budget, requirements, itinerary, destination).

2. Vocab gap-fill — complete the text with travel terms (boarding passes, trip, systems, safety, modes, distances, immigration, hubs, luggage, belongings).

3. Travel & Transport Quiz — 10 fill-ins on stations, customs, baggage, lost-and-found, voyages and porters.

Maria will send these as a worksheet after class.