Speaking vocabulary
Travel and holidays
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about travel and holidays. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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local customs
- Meaning: traditional ways of behaving in a particular place.
- Example: I ask about local customs before attending a celebration.
- Context: travel and holidays. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “local customs” naturally in one sentence about travel and holidays.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
travel light
- Meaning: travel with little luggage.
- Example: I prefer to travel light on short trips.
- Context: travel and holidays. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “travel light” naturally in one sentence about travel and holidays.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a memorable journey
- Meaning: a trip you remember clearly.
- Example: The overnight train ride was a memorable journey.
- Context: travel and holidays. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “a memorable journey” naturally in one sentence about travel and holidays.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
off the beaten path
- Meaning: away from places that most visitors go.
- Example: We found a quiet village off the beaten path.
- Context: travel and holidays. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “off the beaten path” naturally in one sentence about travel and holidays.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
plan an itinerary
- Meaning: organise the route and activities for a trip.
- Example: We plan an itinerary but leave some time free.
- Context: travel and holidays. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “plan an itinerary” naturally in one sentence about travel and holidays.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
respect local communities
- Meaning: consider the needs and wishes of people who live in a place.
- Example: Tourism should respect local communities.
- Context: travel and holidays. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “respect local communities” naturally in one sentence about travel and holidays.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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