Lesson 24: Travel & Future Plans

Vocabulary

1. At the Airport

English	IPA	Bulgarian
Check-in desk	/ˈtʃek.ɪn desk/	Гише за регистрация
Gate	/ɡeɪt/	Изход (гейт)
Boarding pass	/ˈbɔː.dɪŋ pɑːs/	Бордна карта
Luggage	/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/	Багаж
Hand luggage	/hænd ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/	Ръчен багаж

2. Transport & Accommodation

English	IPA	Bulgarian
Taxi	/ˈtæk.si/	Такси
Train	/treɪn/	Влак
Underground	/ˈʌn.də.ɡraʊnd/	Метро
Room	/ruːm/	Стая
Key card	/kiː kɑːd/	Ключ-карта

3. Travel Verbs

English	IPA	Bulgarian
Check in	/tʃek ɪn/	Настанявам се
Check out	/tʃek aʊt/	Напускам (хотел)
Book online	/bʊk ɒnˈlaɪn/	Резервирам онлайн
Arrive late	/əˈraɪv leɪt/	Пристигам късно

4. Useful Phrases

English	Bulgarian	Audio
Purpose of your trip?	Каква е целта на пътуването ви?
Can I see your passport and boarding pass, please?	Мога ли да видя паспорта и бордната ви карта?
Excuse me, I need some help, please.	Извинете, имам нужда от помощ.
Where is the bathroom?	Къде е тоалетната?

Grammar 1: Intentions (Going to)

Use Be + Going to + Verb for plans you decided before now, but are not fully booked.

Subject + am/is/are + going to + Verb
Example: We are going to visit London next year. (It is our plan).

More Examples:

I am going to buy a new suitcase.
He is not going to drive to the airport.
Are you going to pay by card?

Practice 1: Fix the Sentence
Read the wrong sentence and type the CORRECT full sentence.

1. (Wrong) I am go to visit London.

2. (Wrong) She not going to eat.

3. (Wrong) We are going buy a ticket.

4. (Wrong) Are you go to sleep?

5. (Wrong) They is going to walk.

Grammar 2: Arrangements (Present Continuous)

Use Be + Verb-ing for fixed plans (tickets booked, time agreed).

Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing
Example: We are flying tomorrow at 9 AM. (We have the tickets).

More Examples:

We are leaving at 8 PM.
He is not working tomorrow.
Are you meeting the boss?

Practice 2: Fix the Sentence
Read the wrong sentence and type the CORRECT full sentence.

1. (Wrong) I am fly tomorrow.

2. (Wrong) She is meet the client at 2.

3. (Wrong) We not leaving now.

4. (Wrong) Are they stay here tonight?

5. (Wrong) He arriving at noon.

Grammar 3: Suggestions (Let's)

Use Let's + Verb to suggest doing something together.

Let's + Verb
Example: Let's go to the cafe. / Let's take a taxi.

More Examples:

Let's check in now.
Let's find a taxi.
Let's stop here for coffee.
Let's not wait for the bus.

Practice Exercises

Part 1: Listening

Emily and Lily are at the airport cafe. Listen to their conversation.

Click to listen (Alternating Voices)

Show Transcript

Emily: I am very hungry. Let's go to that sandwich shop.

Lily: Okay, sounds good. But what time is our flight?

Emily: I checked the board. We are flying at 2 o'clock. We have one hour.

Lily: Great. After we eat, I am going to buy some water for the plane.

Emily: Good idea. And I am going to look at the books.

Lily: Okay. Let's eat first. Where is your boarding pass?

Emily: It is in my pocket. Don't worry!

1. Where does Emily want to go?

2. What time are they flying?

3. What is Lily's intention after eating?

4. Where is Emily's boarding pass?

5. What does Emily suggest?

Part 2: Reading

Subject: Travel Plans for Manchester

Hi Lily,

Here are the details for our trip next week. We are taking the train to Manchester on Monday morning. It leaves at 8:30 am, so please don't be late!

We are staying at the City Centre Hotel. It is very nice. On Monday evening, I am going to meet my friend for dinner. You are welcome to come.

On Tuesday, we are visiting the new office. After that, let's go to the museum. I really want to see it.

See you soon,
Emily

1. How are they travelling to Manchester?

2. Is the hotel booked?

3. Emily suggests visiting the museum.

4. When is the train leaving?

5. What is Emily doing on Monday evening?

Part 3: Vocabulary

1. You show this to get on the plane.

2. You sleep here when you travel.

3. "How much is the ticket?" asks about...

4. You take this transport underground in London.

5. What do you do at the hotel reception when you arrive?

Part 4: Grammar

1. I don't have a ticket, but I ______ visit Paris next year. (Plan)

2. I have the tickets. We ______ to London tomorrow. (Fixed)

3. ______ go to the cinema! (Suggestion)

4. They ______ buy a new car soon. (Plan)

5. Look at the schedule. The train ______ in 10 minutes.

Interactive Story: The Grand Tour

Mini Games

Jake is texting Emma. Build the correct sentence.

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Travel Problems

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