Lesson 24: The Survival Guide

Travel Survival Guide: Planning to Problem Solving

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Airport departure hall with luggage and travellers

📂 The Travel Folder: Alex & Maria's Trip

Stage 1: The Decision

📌 Grammar: Present Simple

I want / I need / I love = how you feel right now.
Use the base verb with I / You / We / They.
Add -s for He / She / It: She loves food.
Can = it is possible. We can stay in Rome.

Alex: I am so tired of work.
Уморен съм от работа.

Maria: Me too. I want a holiday. I need to relax.
Искам почивка. Трябва да се отпусна.

Alex: Where do you want to travel?

Maria: Let's visit Italy. I love the history and the food.
Обичам историята и храната.

Alex: Italy is great. The weather is beautiful in May.

Maria: Perfect! We can stay in Rome.

Easy: True or False

1. Alex is tired of work.

2. Maria wants to work more.

3. They want to travel to Spain.

4. Maria loves Italian food.

5. They want to stay in Rome.

Hard: Fill in the Verbs

Bank: want, need, travel, stay, visit

1. I a holiday.

2. I to relax.

3. Where do you want to ?

4. Let's Italy.

5. We can in Rome.

Stage 2: The Price Hunt

📌 Grammar: Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative = comparing two things:
• Short words: add -er → cheap → cheaper
• Long words: use more → more expensive
Superlative = the best/worst of a group:
• Short words: add -est → the cheapest
• Long words: use most → the most expensive

Alex: Look at these hotels on my laptop.

Maria: The Plaza is very modern and beautiful!

Alex: Yes, but it is more expensive than the Budget Inn.
по-скъп от

Maria: The Budget Inn is cheap, but it is old.

Alex: What about the Cozy Boutique? It is smaller, but nice.

Maria: Okay. And flights? The direct flight is faster.

Hotel	Price	Style
The Budget Inn	€50 / night	Old
The Cozy Boutique	€90 / night	Nice
The Plaza	€200 / night	Modern

Easy: Comparatives

1. The Plaza is than the Budget Inn.

2. The Budget Inn is than The Plaza.

3. The Cozy Boutique is than The Plaza.

4. A direct flight is than a slow flight.

5. The Plaza is than the Budget Inn.

Hard: Superlatives (Look at the table!)

1. The Budget Inn is the hotel.

2. The Plaza is the hotel.

3. The Budget Inn is the hotel.

4. The Plaza is the hotel.

5. At €200, it has the price.

Stage 3: The Booking

📌 Grammar: Polite Language

Use would like instead of want to be polite:
• I would like a room, please. ✅
• I want a room. (less polite) ⚠️
Could = a very polite question:
• Could I have your name?
Always add please at the end! 😊

Receptionist: Good morning, Cozy Boutique Hotel.

Maria: Hello, I would like to make a reservation, please.
Бих искала да направя резервация.

Receptionist: Certainly. For which dates?

Maria: From the 10th to the 15th of May. Do you have a double room available?
Имате ли свободна двойна стая?

Receptionist: Yes, we do. Could I have your name, please?

Maria: My name is Maria Ivanov. Thank you.

Easy: Match the Conversation

1. "Good morning, Cozy Boutique Hotel."

2. "For which dates?"

3. "Could I have your name?"

Hard: Formal Language

Bank: could, would, please, reservation, available

1. I like a room.

2. Can I make a ?

3. Do you have a room ?

4. I have your name?

5. Yes, .

Stage 4: The Suitcase

📌 Grammar: Should & Might

Should = a good idea / advice:
• You should take a jacket. (good idea ✅)
• You shouldn't pack too much. (bad idea ❌)
Might = maybe, not sure:
• It might rain. (possible 🌧️)
After should/might, use the base verb: should take.

Alex: What is the weather forecast for Rome?

Maria: It is 25 degrees, but it might rain on Tuesday.
може да вали

Alex: We should take light jackets and t-shirts.

Maria: I am packing a dress. Don't forget the documents!

Alex: I have my passport, the boarding pass, and travel insurance.

Easy: Category Sort

1. Passport

2. T-shirt

3. Insurance

4. Jeans

5. Boarding Pass

Hard: Modals (Should / Might)

1. The forecast says 30°C. You pack a heavy coat.

2. The sky is very dark. It rain later.

3. It is cold. You take a jacket.

4. Don't forget your passport. You pack it first.

5. I don't know the restaurant rules. We need formal clothes.

Stage 5: The Itinerary

📌 Grammar: Future Plans

Present Continuous = a fixed plan (time/place booked):
• We are flying at 9 AM. ✈️ (ticket booked!)
• Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
Going to = your intention (what you want to do):
• I am going to eat pizza. 🍕 (plan in your head)
Tip: if you have a ticket or booking → use am/is/are + -ing.

Alex: Are you ready? We are flying tomorrow at 9 AM.
летим утре (Fixed plan)

Maria: Yes! I am going to eat so much pizza.
ще ям (Intention)

Alex: We are meeting the tour guide at 2 PM on Tuesday.

Maria: And we are going to visit the Colosseum!

Easy: Fixed Plan or Intention?

1. "We are flying at 9 AM."

2. "I am going to eat pizza."

3. "We are meeting the guide at 2 PM."

4. "She is going to sleep early."

Hard: Scrambled Plans

Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing + time/place

1. ( flying / are / We / tomorrow )

2. ( at 8 PM / arriving / They / are )

3. ( going / am / pack / I / to )

4. ( staying / is / She / in Rome )

5. ( a taxi / going / to / He / is / call )

Aeroplane wing over clouds during flight

🗺️ The Transit Log

Follow Alex and Maria's journey step-by-step. Complete the tasks to advance.

🚕

Stage 1: The Taxi & Suggestions

📌 Grammar: Making Suggestions

There are four ways to suggest something:
• Let's + verb → Let's call a taxi.
• Shall we + verb? → Shall we check the traffic?
• Why don't we + verb? → Why don't we take the train?
• How about + verb-ing? → How about walking?
⚠️ Only "How about" needs -ing!

Alex: We need to leave. The flight is at 10 AM.

Maria: Let's call a taxi now. It is 7 AM.
Нека се обадим на такси.

Alex: Shall we check the traffic first?
Да проверим ли трафика?

Maria: Good idea. The traffic is heavy on the highway.

Alex: Why don't we take the train? It is faster.

Maria: How about walking to the station? It is close.

Alex: No, my suitcase is heavy. Let's order an Uber to the station.

Maria: Perfect. Shall I book the train tickets online?

Alex: Yes, please. Why don't we pay with the app?

Maria: Okay, done. Let's go!

Easy: Match the Suggestion

1. Let's

2. Shall we

3. Why don't we

4. How about

5. Shall I

Hard: Transform into "Let's..."

Example: We go now. -> Let's go now.

1. We call a taxi.
➔

2. We check the traffic.
➔

3. We take the train.
➔

4. We pay with the app.
➔

5. We order an Uber.
➔

✈️

Stage 2: The Airport Maze

📌 Grammar: Prepositions of Place

We use these words to say where something is:
• next to = beside → Security is next to the desk.
• opposite = facing → The cafe is opposite the gate.
• between = in the middle → Gate 5 is between A and B.
• past = go further than → Walk past the shop.
• through = go inside → Go through security.

Maria: We are at the airport. Where is the check-in desk?

Alex: Go straight. It is opposite the main doors.
срещу / отсреща

Maria: Okay. Now we need to go through security.
през

Alex: Yes. Security is next to the check-in area.
до / непосредствено до

Maria: Where is Gate 5?

Alex: Go past the duty-free shop and turn left.
мини покрай

Maria: Is it between the cafe and the pharmacy?
между

Alex: Yes, it is. Let's walk through the shopping area.

Maria: Oh look, the gate is right in front of us.

Alex: Great. Let's sit down.

Easy: Visual Map Prepositions

MAP: [Pharmacy] - [Gate 5] - [Cafe]
(Duty-Free is across the hall)

1. Gate 5 is the pharmacy and the cafe.

2. The Duty-Free shop is Gate 5.

3. The pharmacy is Gate 5.

4. We must walk the duty-free shop.

5. Go security.

Hard: The Announcer (Directions)

1. To find the gate, you must go . (направо)

2. Walk the shops. (покрай)

3. Go the main doors. (през)

4. At the cafe, turn . (наляво)

5. The desk is the pharmacy. (срещу)

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Stage 3: The City Landing

📌 Grammar: Giving Directions

Use the imperative (command form) to give directions:
• Go straight. / Turn left. / Take the second right.
• No subject needed! Just the verb. ✅
Useful phrases:
• It is on the corner of...
• It is opposite the museum.
• You cannot miss it! = it is easy to find 😊

Alex: We are in Rome! How do we get to the hotel?

Maria: (To a local) Excuse me, how do we get to the Hilton Hotel?

Local: Go straight on this street for two blocks.
две пресечки

Alex: Two blocks, okay. Then what?

Local: Take the second right.

Maria: The second right. Is it on the corner?
на ъгъла

Local: Yes, it is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue.

Alex: Is it next to a landmark?
забележителност / ориентир

Local: It is opposite the big museum. You cannot miss it.

Maria: Thank you very much! Let's go.

Easy: City Directions

1. Go straight on this .

2. Walk for two .

3. Take the second .

4. It is on the .

5. It is opposite the big .

Hard: Navigation Script

Type the missing word from the local's instructions.

1. Go .

2. Walk two .

3. Take the second .

4. It is on the .

5. It is the museum.

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Stage 4: The Master Schedule

📌 Grammar: Fixed Plans vs Intentions

Fixed Plan (arranged, booked) → am/is/are + verb-ing:
• We are eating at 8 PM. (table booked 📅)
General Intention (just an idea) → going to + verb:
• I am going to sleep late. (no booking, just a wish 💭)
Quick test: Is there a time or booking? → Use are + -ing.

Alex: The hotel room is great. Let's look at the travel plan.

Maria: Okay. Tonight, we are eating dinner at the hotel restaurant at 8 PM.

Alex: Perfect. Tomorrow morning, I am going to sleep late.
ще спя до късно (намерение)

Maria: But we are taking a city tour at 10 AM!
имаме обиколка (фиксиран план)

Alex: Oh, right. That is a fixed plan.

Maria: Yes. In the afternoon, we are going to walk in the park.

Alex: Are we visiting the museum on Wednesday?

Maria: Yes, we are visiting the art museum at 2 PM.

Alex: And I am going to eat a lot of gelato.

Maria: Me too! It is going to be a great trip.

Easy: Fixed Plan or Intention?

1. We are eating dinner at 8 PM.

2. I am going to sleep late.

3. We are taking a tour at 10 AM.

4. We are going to walk in the park.

5. We are visiting the museum on Wednesday.

Hard: Itinerary Creator (Present Continuous)

Prompt: (Tonight / eat dinner) ➔ We are eating dinner tonight.

1. (Tomorrow / take a tour)
➔

2. (Tuesday / visit the museum)
➔

3. (Wednesday / meet the guide)
➔

4. (Thursday / buy souvenirs)
➔

5. (Friday / fly home)
➔

📸 The Sightseeing Diary

Grammar: The Past Simple

We use the Past Simple to talk about finished actions in the past.

Regular Verbs: Add -ed (e.g., walk ➔ walked, look ➔ looked).
Irregular Verbs: They change completely (e.g., go ➔ went, see ➔ saw, take ➔ took).
The Verb "To Be": I/He/She/It was, You/We/They were.

Location 1: The Colosseum

📌 Grammar: Past Simple – Regular Verbs

For regular verbs, add -ed:
• walk → walked • wait → waited
For questions, use Did:
• Did you see the arena?
For negatives: didn't + base verb:
• I didn't go to the top.

Alex and Maria are sitting at a cafe, looking through their photos of the Colosseum.

Alex: Look at this photo. We went to the Colosseum this morning.
отидохме (went)

Maria: It was huge! There were so many people.
беше (was) / бяха (were)

Alex: Yes, the crowd was very big. We waited for an hour.

Maria: But it was worth it. The ancient stones looked amazing.

Alex: I walked all the way to the top level.

Maria: I stayed at the bottom. I took a lot of pictures.
направих (took)

Alex: Did you see the gladiator arena?

Maria: Yes, I saw it. It felt very old and powerful.
видях (saw) / почувства (felt)

Alex: We had a great time there.
имахме / прекарахме (had)

Maria: I agree. It is my favourite photo.

Easy: Select the Past Verb

1. We to the Colosseum.

2. The crowd very big.

3. Maria pictures at the bottom.

4. Alex to the top.

5. She the arena.

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

1. We (wait) for an hour.

2. The stones (look) amazing.

3. She (take) many photos.

4. We (have) a great time.

5. I (feel) the history.

Location 2: Trevi Fountain

📌 Grammar: Irregular Verbs

These verbs do not add -ed. They change completely:
• throw → threw • make → made
• buy → bought • fall → fell
• sit → sat • eat → ate
💡 You need to remember them! Practice makes perfect.

Alex: This next photo is from the Trevi Fountain.

Maria: Ah, yes. The water looked so beautiful in the sun.

Alex: It was very loud. The water fell into the pool.
падна (fell)

Maria: I threw a coin into the water.
хвърлих (threw)

Alex: Did you make a wish?

Maria: Yes, I made a wish to come back to Rome.
направих (made)

Alex: I stood next to you and took a video.
стоях (stood)

Maria: Then we bought some gelato.
купихме (bought)

Alex: I ate lemon gelato. It was delicious.
ядох (ate)

Maria: We sat by the fountain and enjoyed the view.
седнахме (sat)

Easy: Select the Past Verb

1. Maria a coin.

2. She a wish.

3. We gelato.

4. The water into the pool.

5. We down.

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

1. The water (look) beautiful.

2. I (stand) next to the fountain.

3. He (take) a video.

4. I (eat) lemon gelato.

5. It (be) very delicious.

Location 3: The Pantheon

📌 Grammar: To Be in the Past

Was → I / He / She / It:
• The hole was very big.
Were → You / We / They:
• The columns were cold.
More irregular verbs here:
• come → came • feel → felt
• light → lit

Alex: Here is the Pantheon. It is incredible.

Maria: We walked inside and I looked up at the dome.

Alex: The hole in the roof was so big.

Maria: The sunlight came through the hole and lit up the room.
дойде (came) / освети (lit)

Alex: I touched the massive columns outside.

Maria: They felt cold and smooth.

Alex: We stayed inside for thirty minutes.

Maria: I read the history of the building.
прочетох (read - произнася се като "red")

Alex: The architecture was amazing.

Maria: I thought it was the most beautiful building.
мислех / сметнах (thought)

Easy: Select the Past Verb

1. We inside.

2. The sunlight through the roof.

3. I the history.

4. Maria up at the dome.

5. I it was beautiful.

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

1. I (touch) the columns.

2. The light (light) up the room.

3. They (feel) smooth.

4. We (stay) for thirty minutes.

5. It (be) incredible.

Location 4: Trastevere (Food)

📌 Grammar: Telling a Story in the Past

Use time words to order your story:
• Last night, we went to Trastevere.
• After dinner, we listened to music.
• Then we bought some gelato.
• Finally, we went home.
💡 Time words: first, then, after, finally, last night, yesterday

Alex: Last night we went to Trastevere.

Maria: I loved the narrow streets. We walked for hours in the evening.

Alex: We found a small, authentic restaurant.
намерихме (found)

Maria: The waiter spoke excellent English.
говори (spoke)

Alex: We drank a bottle of red wine.
пихме (drank)

Maria: And we ate the best pasta in Italy.

Alex: The food tasted delicious.

Maria: After dinner, we listened to street musicians.

Alex: We left a tip for the guitar player.
оставихме (left)

Maria: It was a perfect evening.

Easy: Select the Past Verb

1. We a restaurant.

2. The waiter English.

3. We red wine.

4. The food delicious.

5. We a tip.

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

1. I (love) the narrow streets.

2. We (walk) for hours.

3. We (eat) the best pasta.

4. We (listen) to musicians.

5. It (be) a perfect evening.

Location 5: Vatican City

📌 Grammar: More Irregular Verbs

More past forms to remember:
• see → saw • stand → stood
• enter → entered (regular ✅)
• paint → painted (regular ✅)
• buy → bought • go → went
💡 Regular = add -ed. Irregular = different word!

Alex: Today, we visited the Vatican.

Maria: I was so tired! We stood in line for a long time.

Alex: But the museum was incredible.

Maria: We saw hundreds of ancient statues.

Alex: Then, we entered the Sistine Chapel.
влязохме (entered)

Maria: I looked at the famous painting on the ceiling.

Alex: Michelangelo painted it beautifully.
нарисува (painted)

Maria: We walked through St. Peter's Basilica.

Alex: It felt so grand and quiet.

Maria: Finally, we bought some postcards and went back to the hotel.

Easy: Select the Past Verb

1. We the Vatican.

2. We in line.

3. We the chapel.

4. Michelangelo it.

5. We quiet.

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

1. I (be) so tired.

2. We (see) ancient statues.

3. I (look) at the ceiling.

4. We (walk) through the basilica.

5. We (buy) postcards.

Beautiful Italian landscape with rolling hills at sunset

Traveller looking stressed at airport with luggage

🆘 Problems & Complaints

The Complaint Toolkit 🛠️

Adults complain politely but firmly. Use this 3-step structure:

Polite Opening: "I'm sorry, but..." / "Excuse me..."
The Problem: "It is broken." / "It doesn't work." / "It's dirty."
The Solution: "Could you fix it?" / "I would like a refund."

Key Vocab: Problem, wrong, broken, missing, manager, refund, help.

Problem 1: The Nightmare Room

📌 Grammar: Polite Complaints

Use this 3-step formula:
1️⃣ Polite opening: Excuse me... / I'm sorry, but...
2️⃣ The problem: The room is dirty. The towels are missing.
3️⃣ The request: Could you change my room?
💡 Could you...? is more polite than Change my room!

Alex: This room is terrible. The bed is not made.

Maria: And the bathroom is dirty. There are no towels.

Alex: Let's go to the reception.

Receptionist: Good evening. How can I help you?

Maria: I am sorry, but we have a problem with our room.

Receptionist: Oh no, what is wrong?

Alex: It is dirty. And the towels are missing.
липсват (missing)

Receptionist: I apologise. I am going to send cleaning staff immediately.

Maria: Actually, I am very unhappy. Could you change our room?

Receptionist: Let me check... Yes, here is a new key card.

Easy: Select the best Complaint

1. The room is messy.

2. No towels in the bathroom.

3. You don't want this room.

4. A polite opening.

5. You feel bad.

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

I'm sorry, but my room is мръсна. There are no кърпи in the bathroom. The bed is not оправено. I am very недоволен. Could you смените my room?

Problem 2: The Lost Connection

📌 Grammar: Going to (Future Plans & Intentions)

Use going to for plans and intentions:
• I am going to send an engineer. (plan ✅)
• We are going to miss the tour! (expected result 😱)
Formula: am / is / are + going to + base verb
• I am going to call → ✅ She is going to send → ✅
💡 You already know this! It is the same as Tab 1 Stage 5.

Announcement: Attention. The 9:00 train to Rome is cancelled.
отменен (cancelled)

Alex: Cancelled? Oh no, we are going to miss our tour!

Maria: Let's speak to the ticket officer.

Officer: Next, please.

Alex: Excuse me, our train is cancelled. This is a big problem.

Officer: I know, sir. There is a strike today.

Maria: When is the next train?

Officer: Not until 4:00 PM.

Alex: That is too late. I would like a refund, please.
възстановяване на сумата (refund)

Officer: Of course. Please show me your tickets.

Easy: True or False

1. The train is delayed.

2. Alex thinks it is a big problem.

3. The next train is at 10:00 AM.

4. Maria asks for the next train.

5. Alex asks for a refund.

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

Excuse me, the 9:00 train is отменен. I have a билет for Rome. This is a big проблем. When is the следващият train? I would like a възстановяване.

Problem 3: The Bad Dinner

📌 Grammar: Past Negative (Didn't)

To say what you did NOT do in the past, use didn't:
• I didn't order chicken. ❌🍗
• She didn't ask for soup.
⚠️ After didn't, always use the base verb:
• I didn't order ✅ I didn't ordered ❌
For questions: Did you order pasta?

Waiter: Here is your chicken and soup, sir.

Alex: Excuse me, I didn't order the chicken.

Waiter: Oh, I am sorry. What did you order?

Alex: I asked for pasta.

Maria: Also, my soup is cold. It is not hot enough.
студена / не достатъчно топла

Waiter: I apologise. The kitchen is very busy tonight.

Maria: Could you fix this please? We are very hungry.

Waiter: I am going to bring the pasta and a hot soup right away.

Alex: Thank you.

Waiter: I am also going to call the manager for a discount.

Easy: Match Problem to Solution

1. The soup is cold.

2. I didn't order chicken.

3. I am hungry.

4. The kitchen is busy.

5. We are unhappy.

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

I'm sorry, but this soup is студена. It is not топла enough. Also, I didn't order the пиле. I asked for паста. Could you оправите this?

Problem 4: The Emergency

📌 Grammar: Passive (was / were + past participle)

Use the passive when we do not know who did something:
• My bag was stolen. (someone stole it, but who?) 🤷
• Her bag was taken at the cafe.
Formula: was / were + past participle:
• steal → stolen • take → taken
💡 Use was for singular, were for plural.

Maria: Alex! My bag is gone!

Alex: What? Did you leave it on the chair?

Maria: Yes, someone stole my bag. My passport was inside!
открадна (stole)

Alex: This is an emergency. Let's find a police officer.

Officer: Can I help you?

Alex: Yes, please help us. Her bag was stolen at the cafe.

Maria: I need to make a report immediately.
доклад (report)

Officer: Okay, calm down. What colour was the bag?

Maria: It was a black leather bag. My wallet and ID are inside.

Officer: Follow me to the station. We are going to file a report.

Easy: Emergency or Not?

1. "My soup is cold."

2. "Someone stole my passport."

3. "The room is dirty."

4. "I lost my wallet."

5. "The Wi-Fi is slow."

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

Someone открадна my bag. My паспорт was inside. I need to make a доклад/оплакване. This is an спешен случай. Can you помогнете me?

Problem 5: The Technical Fail

📌 Grammar: Simple vs Continuous Negative

Doesn't work = always broken (a general fact):
• The AC doesn't work. (never works 🔴)
Isn't working = broken right now (temporary):
• The Wi-Fi isn't working. (broken now, maybe OK later 🟡)
💡 Think: is it a fact or a temporary problem?

Alex: It is 35 degrees outside, and the room is an oven.

Maria: The air conditioning is broken. It doesn't work at all.
развален (broken)

Alex: And I cannot connect to the Wi-Fi. It isn't working either.

Maria: I cannot sleep in this heat. Call the front desk.
спя (sleep)

Receptionist: Front desk. How can I help?

Alex: The air conditioning is broken. The room is too hot.

Receptionist: I am sorry. Let me reset the system from here.

Alex: It still doesn't work. Please repair it now.
поправете (repair)

Receptionist: I am going to send an engineer in 5 minutes.

Maria: Thank you. We appreciate it.

Easy: Doesn't work vs. Isn't working

1. The AC work.

2. The Wi-Fi working.

3. The TV work.

4. The shower working.

5. The key work.

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

The air conditioning is развален. It doesn't работи at all. The room is too гореща. I cannot спя. Please поправете it now.

Hotel receptionist helping a guest at the front desk

View of Rome rooftops and the Vatican at sunset

📱 The Digital Scrapbook (Trip Reviews)

A: Stative vs. Dynamic

Dynamic (Action): "I am eating." (Continuous)
Stative (Feeling/State): "I love Rome." (NO continuous).
Verbs: know, want, like, remember, hear.

B: Gerunds vs. Infinitives

Gerund (-ing): After enjoy, suggest, finish. "I enjoy visiting."
Infinitive (to verb): After want, need, decide, hope. "I want to visit."

C: Modals for Advice

Should / Shouldn't: Good/Bad idea. "You should go."
Must: Strong recommendation. "You must try it!"

Colosseum Historical Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex: We are finally home. Let's write some reviews.

Maria: Okay. First, the Colosseum. What do you remember?
помниш (remember)

Alex: I know it was big, but I remember the heat more!

Maria: Yes, it was very hot. But I love ancient history.

Alex: I understand why people visit it.
разбирам (understand)

Maria: The architecture is breathtaking.
спиращ дъха (breathtaking)

Alex: I agree. But the crowds are huge.

Maria: True. I prefer to go early in the morning.
предпочитам (prefer)

Alex: Let's give it five stars anyway.

Maria: Perfect. I am typing the review now.

📌 Grammar: Stative Verbs (No -ing!)

Some verbs describe a state (feeling/thinking), not an action.
We do NOT use them with -ing:
• I know ✅ I am knowing ❌
• She loves Rome ✅ She is loving Rome ❌
Common stative verbs: know, want, love, like, need, remember, understand, believe, prefer

Easy: Identify the Stative Verb

1. I the history.

2. She the guide.

3. We the Colosseum.

4. I the heat.

5. They the morning.

Hard: Fix the Stative Mistakes

Change the wrong continuous verb into the Present Simple.
Example: "I am loving it" ➔ "I love it"

1. I am knowing the answer. ➔ I the answer.

2. He is wanting a ticket. ➔ He a ticket.

3. We are agreeing with you. ➔ We with you.

4. I am believing the story. ➔ I the story.

5. She is preferring tea. ➔ She tea.

Trevi Fountain Evening ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex: Next is the Trevi Fountain.

Maria: I really enjoyed looking at the water.
насладих се да гледам (enjoyed looking)

Alex: Yes, and I liked throwing the coin.

Maria: I suggest throwing two coins next time!
предлагам да хвърлим (suggest throwing)

Alex: It was very crowded, though.
претъпкан (crowded)

Maria: Yes. I recommend visiting at night.
препоръчвам да се посети (recommend visiting)

Alex: Did we finish taking photos there?

Maria: Yes, we took a lot. Let's write the review.

Alex: Four stars because of the crowds.

Maria: Fair enough. Posting it now.

Easy: Gerund (-ing) or Base Form?

1. I enjoy in Rome.

2. She recommends gelato.

3. They finished photos.

4. I suggest early.

5. We love coins.

Hard: Type the Gerund

Type the "-ing" form of the verb in brackets.

1. I enjoy (visit) the fountain.

2. I suggest (throw) a coin.

3. She likes (look) at the water.

4. We finished (eat) our ice cream.

5. They recommend (go) at night.

The Pantheon Architecture ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex: Now, the Pantheon review.

Maria: I wanted to see the big dome.
исках да видя (wanted to see)

Alex: I am glad we decided to wait in the queue.
решихме да чакаме (decided to wait)

Maria: Yes, you need to be patient.

Alex: I hope to go back one day.
надявам се да се върна (hope to go)

Maria: We plan to visit again next year!
планираме да посетим (plan to visit)

Alex: Did you promise to buy tickets in advance?

Maria: Yes, I promised to do that.

Alex: Okay, 5 stars. It was magnificent.

Maria: Review is online.

Easy: Infinitive (to verb) or Base Form?

1. I want Rome again.

2. We decided in line.

3. You need patient.

4. I hope the dome.

5. We plan next year.

Hard: Scramble the Infinitive Sentence

1. ( see / to / want / I / the dome )

2. ( wait / decided / to / We )

3. ( buy / need / to / You / tickets )

4. ( return / hope / to / They )

5. ( plan / go / to / I / early )

Trastevere Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex: Our dinner in Trastevere was the best.

Maria: Yes! We must tell everyone to go there.
трябва/задължително (must tell)

Alex: You should try the carbonara. It is amazing.
би трябвало / добре е да (should try)

Maria: And you shouldn't skip the dessert!
не бива да пропускате (shouldn't skip)

Alex: They have great wine too. You can order a bottle for cheap.

Maria: But you can't pay with a credit card. Only cash.

Alex: That is a good tip. You must bring cash.

Maria: You should also make a reservation.

Alex: It is very busy. 5 stars for the food.

Maria: Done. Great advice.

Easy: Match Situation to Advice

1. It is very busy. ➔ You make a reservation.

2. The carbonara is amazing. ➔ You try it!

3. No card machine. ➔ You pay by card.

4. Dessert is great. ➔ You skip it.

5. Wine is cheap. ➔ You buy a bottle.

Hard: Cloze Text (Advice Modals)

If you visit Rome, you go to this restaurant! You try the pasta. But remember, they don't accept cards, so you pay by card. You bring cash. It is busy, so you go without a reservation.

Vatican Museum Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex: Now, the Vatican review. I am thinking about the art.
(Thinking as an action = Dynamic)

Maria: I think it is the best museum in the world.
(Think as an opinion = Stative)

Alex: We were walking for three hours.
вървяхме (Dynamic/Action)

Maria: Yes, but I believe it is worth the time.
вярвам (Stative/State)

Alex: I am looking at my photos now. They are beautiful.
(Looking = Dynamic)

Maria: The Sistine Chapel looks incredible.
(Looks/Appears = Stative)

Alex: I agree. The painting is amazing.

Maria: We ate a sandwich outside after.

Alex: I still want to see the gardens.

Maria: Next time! I am giving it 4 stars for the queue.

Easy: Action (Dynamic) or State (Stative)?

1. Walk

2. Believe

3. Run

4. Want

5. Eat

Hard: Choose the Correct Tense

1. I you. (State)

2. I in the park right now. (Action)

3. He to visit. (State)

4. She pizza now. (Action)

5. We the art. (State)

📌 Grammar: Quick Summary – The Master Rules

✅ Stative (feeling) → simple: I love Rome.
✅ After enjoy/suggest/finish → -ing: I enjoy staying here.
✅ After want/hope/plan/decide → to: We plan to return.
✅ Advice → should/must + base verb: You should book early.
✅ Dynamic right now → -ing: We are packing now.

The Cozy Boutique Hotel (Summary) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex: The final review is for our hotel.

Maria: It was a wonderful stay. I hate leaving Rome.

Alex: Me too. But I hope to return next summer.

Maria: We should book the same hotel. The staff was friendly.

Alex: And we must remember to visit the places we missed.

Maria: Exactly. We are packing our bags now.

Alex: Our flight leaves in three hours.

Maria: Okay, the summary review is done.

Alex: Great job, Maria. Ready to go?

Maria: Ready. Arrivederci, Roma!

Easy: True or False

1. Maria loves leaving Rome.

2. Alex hopes to return.

3. The hotel staff was bad.

4. They are packing right now.

5. The flight is tomorrow.

Hard: The Master Cloze (Final Test)

We (stative: love) Rome! We enjoyed (gerund: stay) at this hotel. The rooms are great, so you (modal: should) book early. We plan (infinitive: return) next year because we (dynamic: are planning) our next trip right now!

Happy traveller at airport with luggage, smiling

🛂 Trip Dossier: Progress

📂 The Travel Folder: Alex & Maria's Trip

Easy: True or False

Hard: Fill in the Verbs

Easy: Comparatives

Hard: Superlatives (Look at the table!)

Easy: Match the Conversation

Hard: Formal Language

Easy: Category Sort

Hard: Modals (Should / Might)

Easy: Fixed Plan or Intention?

Hard: Scrambled Plans

🗺️ The Transit Log

Easy: Match the Suggestion

Hard: Transform into "Let's..."

Easy: Visual Map Prepositions

Hard: The Announcer (Directions)

Easy: City Directions

Hard: Navigation Script

Easy: Fixed Plan or Intention?

Hard: Itinerary Creator (Present Continuous)

📸 Photo Album: Progress

📸 The Sightseeing Diary

Grammar: The Past Simple

Easy: Select the Past Verb

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

Easy: Select the Past Verb

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

Easy: Select the Past Verb

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

Easy: Select the Past Verb

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

Easy: Select the Past Verb

Hard: The Diary Entry (Type the Past Simple)

🚨 The Panic Meter

🆘 Problems & Complaints

The Complaint Toolkit 🛠️

Easy: Select the best Complaint

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

Easy: True or False

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

Easy: Match Problem to Solution

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

Easy: Emergency or Not?

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

Easy: Doesn't work vs. Isn't working

Hard: The Formal Complaint Form

🌟 Scrapbook Progress

📱 The Digital Scrapbook (Trip Reviews)

A: Stative vs. Dynamic

B: Gerunds vs. Infinitives

C: Modals for Advice

Easy: Identify the Stative Verb

Hard: Fix the Stative Mistakes

Easy: Gerund (-ing) or Base Form?

Hard: Type the Gerund

Easy: Infinitive (to verb) or Base Form?

Hard: Scramble the Infinitive Sentence

Easy: Match Situation to Advice

Hard: Cloze Text (Advice Modals)

Easy: Action (Dynamic) or State (Stative)?

Hard: Choose the Correct Tense

Easy: True or False

Hard: The Master Cloze (Final Test)