Travel: What’s This?
ESL speaking activity about travel featuring things like suitcases, boarding passes, hotel keycards, passport control. Students see pictures of what they’ll encounter on trips and learn the words before they need them.
Activity overview
- Recognize 30 travel items and locations from images
- Learn airport, hotel, and transportation terms
- Say travel vocabulary clearly at check-in counters
- Handle basic travel situations in English
Vocabulary
- passport
- passport stamp
- boarding pass
- suitcase
- carry-on bag
- backpack
- luggage tag
- check-in counter
- security check
- departure gate
- airport lounge
- baggage claim
- luggage cart
- neck pillow
- eye mask
- earplugs
- currency exchange
- SIM card
- map
- travel guide
- souvenir
- camera
- hotel room
- hostel
- room key
- reception desk
- locker
- sightseeing bus
- train platform
- train ticket
| Type | Level | Duration | Slides |
| Vocabulary | A2-B1 | 10-15 min | 30 |
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