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Your last holiday in English: vocabulary, dialogue and typical phrases

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Question of the day

What did Sarah and Tom do in the afternoons?

  1. They walked around the old town
  2. They relaxed by the pool
  3. They tried local food
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Correct answer: They relaxed by the pool

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Last month, Sarah and Tom went on holiday – Jump to the vocabulary entry for went on holiday to Spain. Before the trip, Tom booked a hotel – Jump to the vocabulary entry for booked a hotel near the beach, and Sarah packed a suitcase – Jump to the vocabulary entry for packed a suitcase with summer clothes. The weather was beautiful every day. In the mornings, they walked around the old town and took photos – Jump to the vocabulary entry for took photos of the old buildings. In the afternoons, they just relaxed by the pool – Jump to the vocabulary entry for relaxed by the pool. In the evenings, they tried local food – Jump to the vocabulary entry for tried local food at small restaurants. They had a wonderful time and did not want to go home.

Vocabulary

went on holiday/ˌwent ɒn ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/
Meaning: Travelled to a place for rest or pleasure.
Example: Last year, we went on holiday to France.
booked a hotel/ˌbʊkt ə həʊˈtel/
Meaning: Arranged to stay in a hotel.
Example: I booked a hotel in the centre of London.
packed a suitcase/ˌpækt ə ˈsuːt.keɪs/
Meaning: Put clothes and things into a bag for travel.
Example: She packed a suitcase for her weekend trip.
took photos/ˌtʊk ˈfəʊ.təʊz/
Meaning: Used a camera or phone to make pictures.
Example: We took photos of the mountains and the lake.
relaxed by the pool/rɪˌlækst baɪ ðə ˈpuːl/
Meaning: Rested next to a place made for swimming.
Example: The children swam, and the parents relaxed by the pool.
tried local food/ˌtraɪd ˌləʊ.kəl ˈfuːd/
Meaning: Ate meals that are typical for the place you visit.
Example: We tried local food at a small café during our weekend trip.

Dialogue

  1. AnnaDid you have a good summer, Mark?
  2. MarkYes, it was great. I went on holiday to Italy with my wife.
  3. AnnaOh, lovely! Where did you stay?
  4. MarkWe booked a hotel in Rome. It was very nice.
  5. AnnaDid you see the Colosseum?
  6. MarkYes, we took photos of it on our first day.
  7. AnnaWhat about the pizza?
  8. MarkIt was amazing. We tried local food every night.

Questions for your conversation

Partner A

Easier: Do you like to travel in summer? Why or why not?

Where did you go on your last holiday?

More challenging: How do you usually choose your holiday destinations?

Partner B

Easier: Do you prefer beach holidays? Why or why not?

What was the best moment of your last holiday?

More challenging: How does travelling to a new place change the way you see the world?

Partner A

Easier: Did you take photos on your last trip? Why or why not?

What kind of food do you like to eat on holiday?

More challenging: What are the main benefits of taking a long break from work?

Useful phrases

  • Where did you go on holiday?
  • We stayed in a nice hotel.
  • The weather was beautiful.
  • We had a wonderful time.
  • I prefer relaxing on the beach.
  • Did you try the local food?

Topic quiz

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