A1 English Lesson: How to Talk About Travel Plans in English

Do you want to learn English for travel? Talking about vacations and travel plans is an important skill for English learners. You might want to tell someone where you’re going, describe your dream vacation, or talk about the activities you want to do while traveling.

In this A1 English lesson, you’ll practice travel English as Juan talks about his dream vacation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You’ll also practice English listening for beginners and learn useful travel vocabulary to talk about where you want to go, where you want to stay, and what you want to do.

This lesson includes:

🌴 An A1 English Listening Video
📝 A Complete Transcript
✈️ Travel & Vacation Vocabulary
💬 A Speaking Practice Activity

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🎥A1 English Listening Video🎥

📝 Transcript 📝

Hi, I'm Juan. I love traveling. Today, I want to tell you about my dream vacation.

I'd really like to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I love the beach, so I want to stay at a beach resort so I can go swimming every day.

I'd also like to go sightseeing. I want to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain. I also want to try the local food and drinks. I'd like to go clubbing and enjoy the nightlife too.

I want to go shopping in some local markets and buy some souvenirs. I'd also like to go hiking and see the beautiful scenery.

I think Rio de Janeiro would be an amazing place to visit. I hope I can travel there someday.

💬 Now it's your turn!

• Where would you like to travel?

• Where would you like to stay?

• What would you like to do there?

📚 Dream Vacation Vocabulary List 📚

Review these words and expressions to describe what you would like to do and see for your dream vacation or future travel plans.

🧳 Vacation Vocabulary

Beach resort · Statue · Mountain · Local market · Souvenirs · Scenery

Vacation Activities

Go swimming · Go sightseeing · Try local food · Go clubbing · Go shopping · Go hiking

✨ Talk about Travel Plans

I want to... · I'd like to... · I'd really like to... · I also want to... · I'd also like to... · I hope I can...

💬 A1 English Speaking Activity 💬

Instructions: Answer the questions with your own ideas.

1. Where would you like to travel?

I'd really like to travel to __________________.

I want to travel to __________________.

2. Where would you like to stay?

I'd like to stay at a __________________.

I want to stay at a __________________.

3. What would you like to do there?

I'd really like to __________________.

I also want to __________________.

I'd also like to __________________.

4. Why do you want to travel there?

I want to travel to __________________ because __________________.

I'd really like to travel to __________________ because __________________.

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