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50 fun travel conversation questions

Travel conversation questions.

Free discussion worksheets with pictures to describe the topic of travel. Difficult words on this first printable include – pack, prefer, cruise, destination, thoroughly, gotten, accommodation, backpacking, international, furthest, and distance.

The travel conversation questions on worksheet 1 are –

1 – When was the last time you traveled? Where did you go?

2 – What is your favorite thing about traveling?

3 – Where would you like to travel to next? When do you think you will go there?

4 – How long can you travel before you start to miss home?

5 – What are the most important things to pack before you go traveling?

6 – What kinds of transport do you prefer to travel by?

7 – Are there any places in your country that you never want to travel to? Why not?

8 – Who in your family is the best person to travel with?

9 – Have you ever been on a cruise ship? Would you like to take a cruise?

10 – What kinds of activities do you like to do when you are traveling?

11 – Have you ever learned or tried to speak another language while traveling?

12 – What are the top travel destinations in your country? Have you been to them?

13 – How do you usually decide on a travel destination?

14 – Do you like to plan your travel thoroughly or just make it up as you go along?

15 – What do you think of backpacking? Would you like to try it?

16 – Have you ever gotten lost on your travels? What did you do?

17 – What kind of accommodation do you usually stay in when you take trips?

18 – What is the best way to keep your money safe when you go traveling?

19 – Have you ever felt scared or been in danger on your travels?

20 – How has COVID-19 changed travel in your country and internationally?

21 – Where is it your dream to visit? Do you think you will ever get there?

22 – What is the furthest distance you have ever been from your home?

23 – Do you prefer to travel alone, with friends , or with family?

24 – What is the first thing you do when you arrive in a new city?

25 – Do you use any websites or apps when you travel? What for?

Travel conversation questions 2

Before starting the discussion with this second set of questions, be sure the students are familiar with the terms – landscape, ecotourism, issue (problem), journey, baggage, and souvenir.

On this second worksheet, the travel conversation questions are –

26 – What kinds of landscapes do you like to see when you travel?

27 – How do you plan for the weather when you go somewhere?

28 – Do you prefer hot or cold destinations for vacations?

29 – If money was not an issue, where would you go and what would you do?

30 – How is ecotourism different to normal tourism?

31 – Have you ever lost something on your travels? What was it?

32 – What things do you dislike about traveling?

33 – Do you remember meeting any strange or interesting people when traveling?

34 – What is the most popular time of year for people to travel in your country?

35 – Where are some good places to find travel information? Do you use them?

36 – What are the best and worst places you have traveled to?

37 – Have your parents traveled much? Where have they been?

38 – What are some useful things to learn in another language for traveling?

39 – Do you think it is best to take a package tour or plan your own trips?

40 – What is the longest journey that you have ever taken?

41 – Where do you think would be the best place to go on a shopping holiday?

42 – When you are on vacation do you like to relax or look for adventure?

43 – Are you careful with money when you travel or do you like to spend a lot?

44 – Have you ever had any bad travel experiences? What happened?

45 – Do you like to try strange foods when you travel? What things have you eaten?

46 – What kinds of baggage do you usually take when traveling?

47 – Do you have any souvenirs at home from traveling? What are they?

48 – What kinds of things do you buy for other people on your travels?

49 – What is something that you would love to go and do while traveling the world ?

50 – What is the best photograph that you have taken while traveling? Where were you?

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For further discussion you may want to use the transport conversation questions or the airport conversation questions . There are also transport and airport activities in the vocabulary worksheets archives.

For talking about weather and cities around the world there is also the weather pair work speaking activity.

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Use this list of travel conversation questions to help your students practice their English speaking skills.

Almost everyone has a strong opinion or two on travel. Whether they love to travel by plane, train, or automobile or prefer to avoid travel altogether, these fun travel questions should spark some lively conversations in your classroom!

Travel conversation questions

• Where is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
• What activities do you like to do when you travel?
• Do you prefer to travel alone or with others?
• Have you ever traveled abroad?
• In your opinion, what is the ideal length of a vacation or trip abroad? 
• What has been your most memorable travel experience?
• What are the benefits of traveling?
• What is the best way to save money while traveling?
• What type of transportation do you use when traveling?
• How often do you go on holiday trips?
• Do you ever travel for business? Would you like to?
• Have you ever gone on a long distance trip?
• How has travelling changed your life?
• What is the most exotic place you have ever visited?
• What do you think are the essential items to bring when traveling?
• What do you like most about traveling?
• What do you like  least  about traveling?
• When you travel, do you prefer to relax or seek out new adventures?
• Do you prefer traveling to cities or the countryside?
• Would you prefer to travel to a beach or the mountains?
• Do you prefer to plan your trips ahead of time or be spontaneous?
• Are you planning any trips right now? If so, where will you be going?
• What is one destination that everyone should see in their lifetime?
• What’s the best place for people to visit in your home country?
• What tips would you give someone who is traveling for the first time?
• How has technology changed the way we travel today?
• What challenges have you faced while traveling abroad?
• How has traveling abroad changed you?
• Are there any places that are still on your travel bucket list?
• What are the top 3 destinations on your travel bucket list?
• How do you like to prepare for your vacations?
• What is the most important thing you have learned while travelling?
• How do you make sure to stay safe while traveling?
• Are there any destinations that are too dangerous to visit? Why?
• Are there any places that should be off-limits to tourists?
• Have you ever encountered language barriers while travelling?
• How do you usually find accommodations when travelling?
• What kind of food have you tried while travelling abroad?
• Do you prefer to travel domestically or internationally?
• What is the most important thing to consider when planning a trip?
• What are your best tips for packing for a trip?
• Are you an “overpacker” or an “underpacker”?
• What tips can you give for packing light when travelling?
• What destination do you think is underrated and why?
• How has travelling helped you develop new skills?
• Have you ever gone on an adventure trip or safari?
• What tips do you have for staying healthy while traveling?
• Have you ever experienced culture shock?
• Are there any particular customs that surprised you while traveling abroad?
• How have your travels impacted your career choices and goals?
• What kind of souvenirs do you like to bring back from your trips?
• Are there any particular souvenirs that remind you of your travels?
• What are some of the biggest challenges of traveling solo?
• What are some of the advantages of traveling solo?
• Do you enjoy traveling with your family?
• Do you enjoy traveling with a big group of friends?
• Do you enjoy traveling with small children?
• When you travel, do you prefer to stay in hotels or Airbnbs?
• What unique activities have you done on vacation?
• Are there any places that have particularly stood out during your travels?
• Do you prefer guided tours or independent exploration when traveling to a new place?
• What tips can you give for budgeting while traveling overseas?
• How did the pandemic impact your future travel plans and goals?
• Have any of your travels inspired you in some way? How?
• Are there any places that have made a lasting impression on you during your travels?
• How do you make sure to respect local cultures and traditions when traveling abroad?
• Do you like to connect and chat with locals when you travel? If yes, how do you make it happen?
• What have you learned from other cultures during your travels?
• Has travel changed your perspective on different cultures and people? How?
• Has travel changed how people interact with each other across different cultures and countries? If so, how?

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60 Travel Conversation Questions

One of the dreams that people have is to travel around the world and know more places, meet new people and enjoy some adventures.

People love traveling and there are many reasons for doing so, such as:

How about you? What are your reasons for traveling?

Talk about it with this list of travel conversation questions

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Travel Conversation Questions: Places

Travel conversation questions: people, travel conversation questions: your next vacations, travel conversation questions: your last vacation, travel conversation questions: your luggage, travel conversation questions: preferences, travel conversation questions: general questions, travel questions: channels, travel questions: safe places, more esl conversation questions.

Instead of having a long list of travel conversation questions, it is better to have them categorized to make everything easier.

These are 60 travel conversation questions that have been divided into different categories such as:

Let’s explore each one of these different categories

When we search on the internet, we can find a list of recommendations about places to visit.

These are conversation questions to discuss the best and worst places to visit:

• Have you ever been abroad?
• How many countries have you visited?
• Have you visited many touristic places in your country?
• What tourist places do you like to visit?
• Do you prefer visiting beaches or mountains?
• Have you ever visited a European country?
• Have you ever visited an African country?
• What’s your best vacation memory?
• What’s your worst vacation memory?
• What countries would you like to visit?
• What countries would you not like to visit?
• What’s the best place for a vacation in your country

I understand that some people like traveling alone but others prefer some company and have better memories.

These questions have to do with your favorite people to go on vacation:

• Who do you travel with?
• Have you made friends while you are on vacation?
• Do you like to travel with children?
• Do you like to travel with your parents?
• Do you like traveling alone or in a group?
• What are some of the benefits of traveling alone?

Some people plan their vacation since they have to ask for permission, save money and choose the best time of the year to do it.

These questions will help you talk about plans that you have for your next vacation:

• What places are you planning to visit?
• Who are you planning to go with?
• When are you planning to go?
• Where are you planning to stay?
• What sights are you planning to see?
• When will you next go to the beach? Which beach is your favorite?

Some people love sharing information about their last vacation and some people don’t.

These are some questions to discuss your last vacation

• Where did you go on your last vacation?
• Who did you go with?
• Where did you stay?
• What did you do there?
• What did you see there?
• How much money did you spend there?
• Who was the most interesting person you met?
• How long did you stay there? Did you want to stay longer?

Most people don’t have a problem with their luggage when they travel, while others find issues such as:

These are some conversation questions that have to do with preparing stuff to travel:

• How much luggage do you usually carry?
• Do you bring electronic devices when you travel?
• What are some things you always take with you on a trip?
• Do you like to pack light when you travel?
• Do you think that everyone overpacks?
• How many of the things do you pack do you actually use or need?
• Have you ever lost your luggage?
• Do you worry about your luggage when you travel?

These are some questions about what you prefer to do when you are on vacation:

• Do you prefer to travel by car or plane?
• Have you ever bought a package tour?
• Where do you prefer to stay when you go on a vacation?
• How often do you travel?
• How often do you go camping?
• How long do you like vacations to be?
• What means of transport do you like to use when you are on vacation?
• Do you like to try local food when you travel?
• What is the best age to travel?
• Where do you like to stay when you go on vacation?

These are some general questions about traveling:

• Are you a traveler?
• What do you miss the most when you are traveling?
• Have you ever had an accident while traveling?
• Have you ever been on a cruise?
• What do you think about hitchhiking?
• If money was not an issue, what type of holiday would you take?
• Have you ever missed a flight? What happened?

Travel blogs and YouTube channels have become very popular.

Channels tend to have an edge over travel blogs since you get a better idea of the country you are planning to visit

• Do you follow travel blogs?
• Do you follow Travel Youtube channels?
• Do you usually search for videos or posts about the countries or places you are trying to visit?
• Have Travel blogs or channels make you want to travel more

If you are a traveler, you don’t want anything to happen to you, your friends, and your family.

These are some questions about safe countries and places to travel to:

• What are some of the safest places to travel to?
• Have you ever been robbed when traveling?
• Do you only travel to the safest countries?
• Do you share your travel information with someone you trust?
• Do you worry about how much you drink when traveling?
• Do you try not to draw attention when traveling?
• Do you wear jewelry when you travel?
• Are you aware of scams when you travel?
• Do you Keep digital copies of important documents?

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English / ESL Conversation Questions - Travelling

This set of English / ESL conversation questions is ALL ABOUT TRAVELLING . Get your ESL students talking about where they like to travel, how they pack, memories from travelling, and more!

Take the conversation questions that you like from the list or download the FREE PDF file that you see down below!

English / ESL Conversation Questions List - Travelling Theme

• Which country do you like visiting?
• Do you prefer to travel abroad or in your own country?
• Do you like to visit the same places or new places?
• Who do you like to travel with? Why?
• When you travel, do you bring heavy suitcases?
• What is something that you always bring when you travel?
• Do you prefer active or relaxing vacations?
• Do you like to see animals when you travel?
• Would you like to go to Nepal for a 3-week long hiking trip?
• Do you prefer to travel by car, by train or by plane?
• Where do you like to sleep while on vacation?
• Which country would you like to visit in the future? Why? What would you like to do / see there?
• Is travelling important for you?
• Which country would you NOT like to visit? Why?
• Do you like to use maps when you go on vacation?
• Do you like to travel to countries where you don’t speak the language?
• What is the most interesting thing that has happened to you during a vacation?
• Has anything scary happened to you while on vacation?
• Have you ever seen any famous people while on vacation?
• Would you go on vacation alone?
• What do you like to do on vacation? Shopping? Visiting museums or art galleries? Laying on the beach?

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Conversation Worksheets about Travel

The ESL Worksheets and teacher's notes on this page are in PDF format. You are free to download, print and photocopy them unmodified for classroom use.

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30 ESL Conversation Questions about Travel

Speaking questions about travel.

• Do you like travelling? Why/Why not?
• How do you travel to work/school every day?
• Do you have any problems as you travel?
• Where did you last travel? How was it? Why did you go there? Will you go there again?
• Where will you travel next? Why? How will you go?
• What is your favourite mode of transport?
• How often do you use public transportation?
• Do you agree that public transport is environmentally friendly?
• Is the public transportation in your city developed?
• What problems do people have on public transport?
• What are the good and bad sides of public transport?
• Do you drive? How long have you been driving?
• Have you got a bike? How long have you had it?
• Do you prefer to ride a bike or drive a car? Why?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of driving a car?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of riding a bike?
• Do you sometimes travel on foot? Where do you go?
• Have you ever travelled by plane? Where did you go? How did you feel at first?
• Are you scared of flying?
• What advice would you give to someone who is afraid of flying?
• Would you consider travelling to space?
• Do you think space travel will be affordable in the near future?
• Do you own a car? Is it a petrol car or an electric car?
• What are some disadvantages of electric cars?
• If you could travel anywhere in the world now, where would you go? Why?
• If you could travel back in time, what year and where would you go? Why?
• If you could travel to the future, what year would you like to go? Why?
• Who is your favourite travel companion? Why?
• Which would you prefer: to sail around the world or to travel around the world by hitchhiking? Why?
• Do you watch any travel vloggers on Youtube? Who do you watch? Would you like to join them?

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1 Visiting a Travel Agent

2 Making a Plane Reservation

3 Booking a Flight Online

4 Buying a Plane Ticket

5 Making a Hotel Reservation

6 Getting a Passport

7 Luggage Limits

8 Carry-on Luggage

9 Dropping Off at the Airport

10 Picking Up at the Airport

11 Going through the Customs

12 Talking to a Curbside Agent

13 Talking to a Flight Attendant

14 Talking to a Seatmate

15 Ordering Food and Drink

16 Missing Connecting Flight

17 Ground Transportation

18 Arranging a Tour of the City

19 Complaining about a Tour

20 Sightseeing

21 Making Alternate Plans

22 Shopping for Souvenirs

23 Trying to Find a Doctor

24 Losing the Wallet and Passport

25 Being Cautious in a Big City

26 Local Customs

27 Shuttle Bus at the Airport

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70 Good Conversation Questions about Traveling

Most of us love traveling. We get to meet new people, go to different destinations, and experience other cultures.

Where would you like to do? who would you like to travel to? are some common questions that experienced and new travelers have.

These are some of the most common questions that people have about traveling for you to have an interesting conversation with your friends or students.

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Questions about Traveling

Questions about plans for traveling, questions about past travels you have done, your travel preferences, more esl conversation questions.

These are some common questions about traveling to different parts of the World

• Where would you like to travel?
• When would you like to travel?
• What countries in Africa would you like to visit?
• What countries in Asia would you like to visit?
• What European countries would you find more interesting?
• What countries in America would you like to visit?
• If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
• What country would you like to visit next year?
• What would you like to experience during your traveling?
• Would you like to live in a foreign country for a while (if so, which one?)
• If you could choose one place to go this weekend, where would it be?
• What would you recommend for someone who is planning a vacation in the United States?
• What advice would you give to somebody traveling alone?
• Would you rather visit another country or travel within your own country?
• Would you say that traveling has changed you as a person?
• Would you consider swimming with sharks in your next travel?

These are some common questions about the arrangements that you have to make before or during traveling.

• How will you get there?
• Where would you stay while on a trip?
• What activities would you like to do activities while you are on vacation?
• Would you be willing to camp in a tent?
• What about staying in a hotel?
• Do you know anyone who has taken this same trip?
• How much time would you spend traveling?
• How much can you afford to spend on your trip?
• Where did you find information about trips?
• What is a good travel guidebook?
• Do you recommend any specific travel websites?
• Do You Need a Visa When Traveling Abroad?
• Do you plan your trips beforehand or do they just happen spontaneously?
• What scares you the most about traveling?

These are some questions about your travel experience

• Have you been abroad?
• Where have you been?
• How many countries have you visited?
• How did you get there?
• What have been the purpose of some of your trips?
• Did you enjoy all of your trips?
• What could have made your trips more enjoyable for you?
• Did anything bad happen while traveling with a group of people?
• Have you ever traveled on your own?
• When did you get the opportunity to travel by yourself?
• Did you enjoy traveling alone? Why or why not?
• What is the most exciting thing that happened while traveling?
• What was the most boring part of your trip? How long were you in each country?  
• What was the most exciting part of your trip? How long were you in each country?  
• Have you ever been in a difficult situation while traveling?
• Have you ever gone on a cruise vacation before? If so, what did you like/dislike about the experience?   
• Have you traveled in business class?
• What was the most recent place in which you traveled?
• What is one of your favorite trips that you took this year? What made it so special? Did anything bad happen on this trip that made it memorable?
• Have you ever gotten lost while traveling?
• Have you ever been robbed during vacations?
• Have you ever had an accident while traveling?
• Have you ever fallen in love with someone?
• What’s the most extreme activity that you have done while traveling?

These are some questions about your travel preferences

• Do you like to travel with children? Why or why not?
• Do you like to travel with your mother? Why or why not?
• Do you prefer summer vacations or winter vacations?
• Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
• Do you prefer to travel by train, bus, plane or ship?
• Do you prefer traveling by car or by plane?
• Do you prefer traveling to nearby countries or distant countries?
• Are you adventurous and willing to try new things or not? Why?
• What is your favorite type of transportation to use while traveling?
• What are you not looking forward to about traveling in the United States?
• Do you prefer luxury hotels or budget hotels? Why or why not?
• Do you prefer active or relaxing holidays? Why?
• Do you like to shop while traveling or not?
• How much money do you like to spend on holidays? Why or why not?
• Do you take a lot of pictures while traveling?
• Do you prefer recording videos rather than taking pictures?
• Do you usually share where you are on social media?

If you are looking for more resources to practice your English skills or have meaningful conversations with your students, I’ve compiled a list of some posts with conversation questions.

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“travel” esl discussion questions.

I. Planning a Trip 1. What is the next country you want to visit and why? 2. How do you decide where to go on vacation? 3. What is the best season to travel in your opinion? 4. Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? 5. What are the most important things to pack for a trip?

II. Travel Experiences 6. What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited? 7. Have you ever had a bad travel experience? 8. What do you like to do when you visit a new place? 9. How do you learn about the culture of the places you visit? 10. What’s the longest trip you have ever been on?

III. Transportation 11. What is your favorite mode of transportation when traveling? 12. Do you prefer flying or taking the train? 13. How do you pass the time on long journeys? 14. Have you ever been on a road trip? 15. What are your tips for finding cheap flights?

IV. Food and Drink 16. What is the most interesting food you have tried while traveling? 17. Do you like to try local dishes when you visit a new place? 18. How do you find good places to eat when you are traveling? 19. Have you ever had food poisoning while traveling? 20. What is your favorite international cuisine?

V. Accommodation 21. Do you prefer to stay in hotels, hostels, or Airbnb? 22. What do you look for in a place to stay when you travel? 23. Have you ever had a bad hotel experience? 24. What was the best place you’ve ever stayed at during a trip? 25. How important is location when choosing your accommodation?

VI. Cultural Experiences 26. Have you ever attended a traditional festival while traveling? 27. What are some ways you can respect local customs and traditions? 28. Do you visit museums and historical sites when you travel? 29. How do you communicate if you don’t speak the local language? 30. Have you ever taken a cooking class or other cultural class while traveling?

VII. Adventure and Activities 31. What is the most adventurous thing you have done while traveling? 32. Do you prefer relaxing holidays or active ones? 33. Have you ever gone camping in another country? 34. What water activities do you enjoy during vacations? 35. Have you ever been skiing or snowboarding on vacation?

VIII. Travel Problems 36. Have you ever lost your luggage while traveling? 37. What do you do if you get lost in a foreign country? 38. How do you stay safe when traveling? 39. Have you ever missed a flight or train? 40. What are some common travel scams to be aware of?

IX. Budgeting for Travel 41. How do you save money for vacations? 42. Do you have any tips for traveling on a budget? 43. How much do you usually spend on a vacation? 44. What are some unnecessary travel expenses? 45. How do you manage your money while traveling?

X. Learning from Travel 46. What is the most important lesson you have learned from traveling? 47. How has traveling changed your perspective on the world? 48. What do you appreciate more after coming back from a trip? 49. Have your travel experiences influenced your lifestyle or beliefs? 50. What is the best travel advice you have ever received?

XI. Future of Travel 51. How do you think travel will change in the next 10 years? 52. Would you like to travel to space if it becomes affordable? 53. What are some destinations you think will become popular in the future? 54. How important is sustainable travel to you? 55. What new technologies do you think will improve travel?

XII. Personal Travel Goals 56. What is on your travel bucket list? 57. How do you plan to achieve your travel goals? 58. Do you have a dream destination? Why is it your dream destination? 59. How do you document your travels? 60. What do you hope to gain from your future travels?

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The online post provides ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation materials and lessons focused on the topic of vacations and traveling. The materials are designed to help learners practice and improve their English speaking skills while learning vocabulary and expressions related to traveling, such as booking flights, accommodations, and transportation. The post may include sample dialogues, vocabulary lists, grammar exercises, and other helpful resources to aid in the language learning process. By using these materials, ESL learners can develop their communication skills and gain confidence in using English to talk about planning and experiencing a trip, sharing travel experiences, and discussing different travel destinations and cultures.

Vacation and traveling ESL resources are free for everyone. We have collected the best ESL speaking practice handouts and contents for a variety of topics. The handouts and activities are online-friendly and flexible to meet all of your needs.

ESL Conversation – Dream Vacation

ESL speaking handout discussing dream vacations.

Time: 30 – 45 minutes

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Travel discussion questions for pre-intermediate and intermediate students.

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Airport English: Conversation Lesson

Need to speak English at the airport? This travel English lesson will teach you phrases from English conversations! Study each dialogue at the airport and then read my explanation of the phrases in each English conversation.

This is a sample lesson from the Everyday English Speaking Course. You can register to get all 45 lessons in the course!

Airport English Conversation #1 – At the Check-In Desk

Dan is flying from New York to Los Angeles. When he arrives at the airport, he goes to the check-in desk. Listen to the conversation he has with the agent:

Agent:  Good afternoon! Where are you flying to today?

Dan:  Los Angeles.

Agent:  May I have your passport, please?

Dan:  Here you go.

Agent:  Are you checking any bags?

Dan:  Just this one.

Agent:  OK, please place your bag on the scale.

Dan:  I have a stopover in Chicago – do I need to pick up my luggage there?

Agent:  No, it’ll go straight through to Los Angeles. Here are your boarding passes – your flight leaves from gate 15A and it’ll begin boarding at 3:20. Your seat number is 26E.

Dan:  Thanks.

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Conversation Vocabulary and Phrases

• Instead of  “Where are you flying today?” the agent may ask “What’s your final destination?”  The answer will be the same!
• You can say  “Here you go” anytime you give something to somebody
• To  check your bags  means to put them on the airplane inside the cargo compartment. The small bag you take with you on the airplane is called a  carry-on . You need to put your carry-on bags through the X-ray machine at security.
• The  scale is the equipment that tells you the weight of your luggage (45 kilograms, for example)
• A  stopover  or  layover  is when the airplane stops in a different city before continuing to the final destination
• If the agent says that your luggage will  go straight through , it means it will go directly to the final destination (and you don’t need to pick it up during your stopover)
• Boarding passes  are the tickets that permit you to enter the airplane
• When a plane begins  boarding , it means that the passengers start to enter the plane. Usually boarding time is 30-60 minutes before takeoff (when the plane leaves)

Other Questions & Phrases for the Airport

• “Excuse me, where is the American Airlines check-in desk?”
• “How many bags can I check?”
• “Will my luggage go straight through, or do I need to pick it up in [Chicago]?”
• “How much is the fee?” If your bag is heavier than the weight limits, or if your bag is larger than the size limits, you may need to pay extra: an  oversized baggage fee  or overweight baggage fee  (this can be $75 to $300) .  Some airlines in the United States also charge a fee for ALL checked bags (usually $15 to $30).
• “Please mark this bag as ‘fragile.’” Say this if you have fragile or sensitive items in your bag that might break
• “Is the flight on time?” The agent will respond either “Yes” if the flight is on time, or “There’s a 20-minute delay” (for example) if the flight will leave later than expected.

Extra questions in the U.S.

On flights going to or inside the U.S., you might be asked some extra security questions before or during check-in. Here are some sample questions:

Answer YES to these questions:

• Did you pack your bags yourself?
• Has your luggage been in your possession at all times?
• Are you aware of the regulations regarding liquids in your carry-on? (Liquids must be 100 mL or less, and stored in a single quart-sized clear plastic bag) More information: TSA.gov

Answer NO to these questions:

• Are you carrying any firearms or flammable materials?
• Have you left your luggage unattended at any time?
• Has anyone given you anything to carry on the flight?

Airport English Conversation #2 – Going through Security

There are two pieces of equipment in security: you put your bags through the  X-ray machine,  and you walk through the  metal detector. Some airports also use a body scanner for a more careful check.  

The  X-ray machine  has a  conveyor belt  that moves your bags automatically through the machine. You can put small items like keys or money into plastic  bins.

In the picture below, the woman is walking through the metal detector. Her suitcase is on the conveyor belt after going through the X-ray machine.

Agent:  Please lay your bags flat on the conveyor belt, and use the bins for small objects.

Dan:  Do I need to take my laptop out of the bag?

Agent:  Yes, you do. Take off your hat and your shoes, too.

(he walks through the metal detector)

[BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP]

Agent:  Please step back. Do you have anything in your pockets – keys, cell phone, loose change?

Dan:  I don’t think so. Let me try taking off my belt.

Agent:  Okay, come on through.

(he goes through the metal detector again)

Agent:  You’re all set! Have a nice flight.

The phrase “you’re all set” is a common expression that means “you’re finished and everything is OK.”

Phrasal Verbs: SET OFF and GO OFF

When the alarm sounds, we say “the alarm went off.” To describe what  caused  the alarm to sound, we say “set off” – for example, “My keys set off the alarm” or “My keys set off the metal detector.”

Airport English: Announcements at the Gate

Airports are divided into  terminals  (the major sections of the airport) and each terminal has many  gates.  The  gate  is the door you go through to enter the airplane. Here are a few announcements you might hear while you are at the gate, waiting for the plane to board.

• “There has been a gate change.” (this means the flight will leave from a different gate)
• “United Airlines flight 880 to Miami is now boarding.” (this means it’s time for passengers to enter the plane)
• “Please have your boarding pass and identification ready for boarding.”
• “We would like to invite our first- and business-class passengers to board.”
• “We are now inviting passengers with small children and any passengers requiring special assistance to begin boarding.”
• “We would now like to invite all passengers to board.” (this means everyone can enter the plane)
• “This is the final boarding call for United Airlines flight 880 to Miami.” (this means it is the FINAL OPPORTUNITY to enter the plane before they close the doors)
• “Passenger John Smith, please proceed to the United Airlines desk at gate 12.”

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Airport English Conversation #3: On the plane

The people who work inside the airplane serving food and drinks are called flight attendants.  Both men and women who have this job are called flight attendants. Listen to this conversation that Dan has with the flight attendant when dinner is served on the flight.

Dan:  Sorry?

Flight attendant:  Would you like chicken or pasta?

Dan:  I’ll have the chicken.

Flight attendant:  Anything to drink?

Dan:  What kind of soda do you have?

Flight attendant:  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, and Dr. Pepper.

Dan:  A Diet Coke, no ice, please.

Flight attendant:  Here you go.

English Conversation Tips:

If you didn’t understand what the flight attendant said, you can say Sorry?  or  Pardon?  to ask him or her to repeat it.

If you want to ask for something, you can use the phrase  “Can I have…?”  or “Could I have…?” Practice your pronunciation with these common requests:

• “Can I have a pillow?”
• “Can I have a blanket?”
• “Can I have a pair of headphones/earbuds?”
• “Could I have some water/coffee/tea?”
• “Could I have some extra napkins?”

Finally, if you need to stand up, but there is a person sitting between you and the aisle, you can say  Excuse me  and make a motion to start standing up. The person sitting next to you will understand and stand up to let you get out of your seat.

You’ve finished Lesson 16! I hope you’ve enjoyed these English conversations at the airport. Now take the quiz to test how well you remember the airport English phrases.

In tomorrow’s lesson, you’ll learn from more English conversations at the airport – phrases for arriving at the destination airport, going through immigration, and dealing with common travel problems.

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Travel Conversation Dialogues in English

Traveling exposes one to new sights, emotions, and experiences. Outings teach you a lot of things and modify your view on life. If you are fluent in English, you can go anywhere in the world and make many new acquaintances. Learn travel conversation dialogues as well as travel terminology to spice up your language ability and enjoy travelling to any region of the world.

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• Asking for Directions

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Travelling and socializing are inextricably linked. Even while we’re on board, we talk to a lot of strangers, such as the flight crew or the flight attendant. However, it is critical to communicate with such folks nicely and respectfully. In conclusion, you will learn new dialogues concentrating on travel conversations to help you improve your language abilities.

Conversation at the Airport

When checking in at the airport, this is a very frequent travel dialogue. Moreover, it is when you follow the method specified by the officials there. Get through the full procedure and communicate with the employees without becoming frustrated. Most importantly, don’t pass up any opportunity to converse in English and take it to the next level.

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A simple yet odd conversation that everyone will, at some point in their lives, indulge in at least once. It is a conversation about lost and found items between a woman who has misplaced her handbag and a security guard whom she contacts in order to register her complaint.

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This is a wonderful opportunity to improve one’s English language skills by studying museum vocabulary and dialogue. Using these vocabulary words and dialogues as a guide, you may improve your ability to communicate in English and practise having conversational exchanges. When you go to the museum the next time with your family or friends, make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to have some engaging dialogues.

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In this Basic English speaking lesson, a father and a son are having a conversation about traffic jams. This problem is one that practically all of us face on a daily basis in our lives. Therefore, make the most of the opportunity to master the language associated with traffic and the accompanying conversations so that you may use it anytime you find yourself in a similar scenario.

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This is a vocabulary and conversation activity for higher levels (high B2+) on the subject of travelling. Download the student handout and powerpoint below:

Holiday Destinations  – Powerpoint

UPDATE: I’ve combined this lesson plan with the “My Ideal Holiday” lesson.

In pairs students discuss the following questions

• What’s the best place you’ve ever visited?
• How often do you travel?
• Do you have any trips planned for the near future?

Travel Expressions

Give out the handout. Have students read the texts and decide who they are most similar to. Let them share their ideas in pairs or small groups and give reasons for their answers.

Meaning Match

Have students match the expressions in bold with the definitions at the bottom.

• get the travel bug.
• catch some rays
• travel light
• at the crack of dawn
• savour local delicacies
• sit and watch the world go by
• feel right at home
• experience a culture shock
• watch one’s back
• a culture vulture
• have everything planned out
• travel on a shoestring
• see how the mood takes one
• off the beaten track

Students complete the sentences with the correct expressions:

Students discuss the following questions in groups of 3.

• Do you travel light ? If so, how do you decide what to pack?
• You have to watch your back when you’re travelling alone; there are a lot of dangerous people out there. Do you agree?
• Which place that you’ve visited was the biggest culture shock ? Where did you feel right at home ? Why?
• Do you normally travel on a shoestring or live it up ? How can you save money while travelling? Would you consider hitchhiking or couchsurfing?
• Have you got the travel bug ? Have you got itchy feet ? If so, where’s next on the list?
• Do you like to pack a lot in/have a full plate or see how the mood takes you when you’re travelling?
• What’s the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by for you?
• How important is it for you to catch some rays when you’re on holiday?
• How do you choose a holiday destination? Are you a culture vulture ?

Holiday Destinations Discussion

Project the powerpoint, tell students that they are going to choose a holiday destination in their groups from a number of popular places around the world.

Show them the second slide and have them copy down the different expressions:

Then have students discuss the different holiday destinations in groups and decide on one which the whole group would like to visit.

Students could write a CAE/CPE style Proposal composition about the process of deciding on a holiday destination for the group. They could evaluate the different merits and drawbacks of three of the destinations from the powerpoint and recommend one as the destination for an end of year trip.

Alternatively they could write a review of a holiday to one of the places.

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Tournament top-seed terriers travel to west point for four-day tournament this weekend.

Members of the BU men’s tennis team preparing to go up against Bentley on February 11. Photos by Michael Last/BU Athletics

Charles Moore (COM’24)

Last year, the Boston University men’s tennis team reached its first-ever Patriot League championship match, but fell 4-0 to then top-seeded Navy. This year, the Terriers have posted a perfect 6-0 record in conference play and are the No. 1 seed entering this weekend’s four-day conference tournament at Army West Point’s Malek Tennis Center in West Point, N.Y.

The Terriers begin play in the tournament quarterfinal on Friday. Each round will stage nine possible matches. Three doubles matches are played first, with the school that wins two of three clinching the round’s first point. Then, a possible six singles matches will be played—each singles match is worth one additional point. The school earning four total points will win the matchday.

Dejan Stankovic (Wheelock’08,’11,’15), men’s tennis head coach, says he is confident about the program’s chances of capturing its first-ever Patriot League title. 

“I know we’re really good,” Stankovic says. “For other teams to challenge us, they’re going to have to be at their best. I am definitely not underestimating the competition, but I think we’re playing really well, so I’m feeling pretty good going into this tournament.” 

Last year’s third-place regular season finish was the first top-3 Patriot League finish for the BU men’s tennis program since 2016, earning them their first-ever PL championship match appearance. The Terriers have not won a conference championship since 1996, when they played in the America East conference. 

“We haven’t won a conference tournament in decades,” Stankovic says. “So maybe there’s some type of a target on our back, but [we have] more of a sense that we’ve got a really good shot.” 

Cocaptain Owen Voigt (Questrom’24) says he’s seen the program improve from a 3-18 record in 2021 to this year’s 18-7 finish. He says that while the roster hasn’t changed significantly during his four years at BU, the team’s confidence has more than doubled. 

“We’ve had pretty much the same guys for the past three years,” Voigt says. I think our confidence in ourselves and our teammates has grown a lot. We all believe in each other. I am the oldest guy on the team, and I’ve seen it all—I haven’t been on a team where it was like this before, where we all just believe in ourselves. Every single match that we play, we know that we are the better players.” 

Headlining the Terriers best finish during their Patriot League tenure is six-time PL Player of the Week Corey Craig (CAS’26). The reigning PL Rookie of the Year went undefeated in his four most recent matches, against Lehigh on April 12 and Army-West Point on April 14. 

Although Craig has set the Patriot League record for weekly accolades in a single season, Voigt and Stankovic agree that the team’s biggest asset has been its willingness to come together—a rarity in such an individual sport as tennis. 

“It can be pretty difficult to get a group of 8 to 10 individuals to work together towards one goal, but I’ve never seen a team where we’re as together as we are on this team,” Voigt says. “What’s different is that we all believe in each other. I tell the guys, and what our coaches say is: everybody can bring value during a tennis match, no matter if you have a racket in your hands or not.” 

Stankovic lauds his team, but reserves special commendation for cocaptain Voigt. 

“Owen is one of those guys that just gets the team going,” the coach says. “He’s so selfless—he’ll do anything for the team to win. And I feel like you can’t find a player like that too often. So the culture of our team is a lot better because we have a captain who demonstrates that and walks the walk every single day.” 

Voigt says he’s focused on getting his teammates prepped for a successful weekend in West Point. “I’m just just trying to get everybody excited,” he says. “This year, we have a target on our back, which we haven’t had in the past couple of years. Being the number one seed and beating all of these top teams already this season and going to the tournament undefeated, everybody wants another shot at us. So we have to be ready for other teams to punch us back. 

“But I think that we will be able to handle any team that comes our way. So I’m just getting everybody to be super confident in themselves and making sure that we’ll be able to work together over this next week to bring it home.”

The Boston University men’s tennis team will begin play in the 2024 Patriot League Championship Tournament on Friday, April 26, at Army West Point’s Malek Tennis Center in West Point, N.Y. Live statistics will be posted on goterriers.com and updates will be posted live via Twitter @BUGameDay and @TerrierTennis.

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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too

Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the unlikely event that he is jailed for contempt during the trial.

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The U.S. Secret Service is in the business of protecting the president, whether he’s inside the Oval Office or visiting a foreign war zone.

But protecting a former president in prison? The prospect is unprecedented. That would be the challenge if Donald J. Trump — whom the agency is required by law to protect around the clock — is convicted at his criminal trial in Manhattan and sentenced to serve time.

Even before the trial’s opening statements, the Secret Service was in some measure planning for the extraordinary possibility of a former president behind bars. Prosecutors had asked the judge in the case to remind Mr. Trump that attacks on witnesses and jurors could land him in jail even before a verdict is rendered.

(The judge, who held a hearing Tuesday morning to determine whether Mr. Trump should be held in contempt for violating a gag order, is far more likely to issue a warning or impose a fine before taking the extreme step of jailing the 77-year-old former president. It was not immediately clear when he would issue his ruling.)

Last week, as a result of the prosecution’s request, officials with federal, state and city agencies had an impromptu meeting about how to handle the situation, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

That behind-the-scenes conversation — involving officials from the Secret Service and other relevant law enforcement agencies — focused only on how to move and protect Mr. Trump if the judge were to order him briefly jailed for contempt in a courthouse holding cell, the people said.

The far more substantial challenge — how to safely incarcerate a former president if the jury convicts him and the judge sentences him to prison rather than home confinement or probation — has yet to be addressed directly, according to some of a dozen current and former city, state and federal officials interviewed for this article.

That’s at least in part because if Mr. Trump is ultimately convicted, a drawn-out and hard-fought series of appeals, possibly all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, is almost a certainty. That would most likely delay any sentence for months if not longer, said several of the people, who noted that a prison sentence was unlikely.

But the daunting challenge remains. And not just for Secret Service and prison officials, who would face the logistical nightmare of safely incarcerating Mr. Trump, who is also the presumptive Republican nominee for President.

“Obviously, it’s uncharted territory,” said Martin F. Horn, who has worked at the highest levels of New York’s and Pennsylvania’s state prison agencies and served as commissioner of New York City’s correction and probation departments. “Certainly no state prison system has had to deal with this before, and no federal prison has had to either.”

Steven Cheung, the communications director for Mr. Trump’s campaign, said the case against the former president was “so spurious and so weak” that other prosecutors had refused to bring it, and called it “an unprecedented partisan witch hunt.”

“That the Democrat fever dream of incarcerating the nominee of the Republican Party has reached this level exposes their Stalinist roots and displays their utter contempt for American democracy,” he said.

Protecting Mr. Trump in a prison environment would involve keeping him separate from other inmates, as well as screening his food and other personal items, officials said. If he were to be imprisoned, a detail of agents would work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, rotating in and out of the facility, several officials said. While firearms are obviously strictly prohibited in prisons, the agents would nonetheless be armed.

Former corrections officials said there were several New York state prisons and city jails that have been closed or partly closed, leaving wings or large sections of their facilities empty and available. One of those buildings could serve to incarcerate the former president and accommodate his Secret Service protective detail

Anthony Guglielmi, the spokesman for the Secret Service in Washington, declined in a statement to discuss specific “protective operations.” But he said that federal law requires Secret Service agents to protect former presidents, adding that they use state-of-the-art technology, intelligence and tactics to do so.

Thomas J. Mailey, a spokesman for New York State’s prison agency, said his department couldn’t speculate about how it would treat someone who has not yet been sentenced, but that it has a system “to assess and provide for individuals’ medical, mental health and security needs.” Frank Dwyer, a spokesman for the New York City jails agency, said only that “the department would find appropriate housing” for the former president.

The trial in Manhattan, one of four criminal cases pending against Mr. Trump and possibly the only one that will go to a jury before the election, centers on accusations he falsified records to cover up a sex scandal involving a porn star. The former president is charged with 34 counts of felony falsifying business records. If convicted, the judge in the case, Juan M. Merchan, could sentence him to punishments ranging from probation to four years in state prison, though for a first-time offender of Mr. Trump’s age, such a term would be extreme.

If Mr. Trump is convicted, but elected president again, he could not pardon himself because the prosecution was brought by New York State.

Under normal circumstances, any sentence of one year or less, colloquially known as “city time,” would generally be served on New York City’s notorious Rikers Island, home to the Department of Correction’s seven jails. (That’s where Mr. Trump’s former chief financial officer, Allen H. Weisselberg, 76, is currently serving his second five-month sentence for crimes related to his work for his former boss.)

Any sentence of more than a year, known as state time, would generally be served in one of the 44 prisons run by New York State’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

The former president could also be sentenced to a term of probation, raising the bizarre possibility of the former commander in chief reporting regularly to a civil servant at the city’s Probation Department.

He would have to follow the probation officer’s instructions and answer questions about his work and personal life until the term of probation ended. He would also be barred from associating with disreputable people, and if he committed any additional crimes, he could be jailed immediately.

Maggie Haberman contributed reporting.

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