American English · A2 · Unit 20
Planning a trip
Planning a trip
By the end you can
- Plan a trip with someone
- Book a room or a ticket
- Understand travel information
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| plan | organize, decide what to do | We need to plan the trip. |
| the flight | the plane trip | The flight leaves at seven. |
| departs | leaves | The train departs from track four. |
| arrives | gets there | The bus arrives at three. |
| pack | put things in a bag for a trip | Did you have time to pack? |
| the suitcase | a big bag for travel | The suitcase is too heavy. |
| your passport | your passport | Don't forget your passport! |
| a room with a king bed | a hotel room for two people with one big bed | We'd like a room with a king bed. |
| the sights | famous places to visit | We want to see the sights. |
| how long does it take | how much time does the trip need | How long does it take by train? |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- I'd like to travel to .
- We can go by .
- There I want to see .
Then talk it through
Planning a weekend trip with a friend: where, how and when. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.