🎬 Interactive video — script & questions
NARRATOR: Listen to a conversation between Tom and Maria at an airport information desk.
SPEAKER 1: Hello! I am Tom. I am from Brazil. I am on holiday in London.
SPEAKER 2: Welcome to London! I am Maria. I am happy to help you. Are you a tourist?
SPEAKER 1: Yes, I am a tourist. I am here for one week. I am excited! I have got a map, but I am confused.
SPEAKER 2: Don't worry. Where are you from exactly?
SPEAKER 1: I am from São Paulo. This is my first time in London. I am nervous.
SPEAKER 2: That's great! London is beautiful. I am here five days a week. What do you want to see?
SPEAKER 1: I want to see Big Ben. I am interested in museums too. Are there museums near the hotel?
SPEAKER 2: Yes, there are many museums. The British Museum is very good. It is free. I am sure you will love it.
SPEAKER 1: Excellent! I am hungry now. Where is the restaurant?
SPEAKER 2: There is a café here. It is close to the main entrance. You are welcome!
- Where is Tom from?
- a) London
- b) São Paulo
- c) Bristol
- d) Paris
- How long is Tom on holiday in London?
- a) Three days
- b) One week
- c) Two weeks
- d) One month
- Is this Tom's first time in London?
- a) No, he has been here before
- b) Yes, this is his first time
- c) No, he is from London
- d) The audio does not say
- What does Maria say about the British Museum?
- a) It is expensive
- b) It is far from the hotel
- c) It is free and very good
- d) It is closed on Mondays
- Where is the café located?
- a) Next to the hotel
- b) Close to the main entrance
- c) Inside the British Museum
- d) Near Big Ben
📖 Reading
My name is Carla, and I am a tourist in London. This is my first trip to England, and I am very happy! My hotel is small, but it is clean and nice. It is near a big park.
Today, my friend Paul is with me. He is from Canada, and he is also on holiday. We are at a coffee shop near Big Ben. The coffee shop is busy, but the staff is friendly. There are many tourists here today.
Paul and I are hungry, so we look at the menu. There is a sandwich, and there are three salads. Paul's sandwich is big, and my salad is fresh. The waiter is kind, and he speaks slowly for us. This is good because our English is not perfect!
In the afternoon, we are at the train station. There are two trains to Oxford: one at 2 p.m. and one at 4 p.m. We are not in a hurry, so we choose the later train. A woman at the ticket desk is helpful, and she gives us a map.
Tomorrow, we are at a museum in the morning. I am excited because I can practise my English with new people every day. Travel is a wonderful way to learn a language!
🗣️ Speaking — discussion
Context
- You are planning a trip to a foreign country and need to book a hotel. You must communicate with the hotel receptionist to check availability, room types, and prices.
- Understanding how to describe what you need and ask questions about accommodation is essential when traveling and staying in different places.
Themes
- Communication Skills for Travel — Learning to ask questions and describe your needs in English when booking accommodation helps you feel confident and prepared for your journey.
- Practical Hotel Vocabulary — Knowing key words like 'room', 'available', 'price', and 'bed' helps you navigate hotel booking situations successfully.
Warm-up
- Are you a traveler? What countries do you want to visit?
- Have you booked a hotel before? Tell me about it.
- What is important to you in a hotel room?
- Is English useful when you travel? Why or why not?
🎭 Classroom activity
Quick Poll: Show the teacher images of different hotel room types (single room, double room, suite). Students point to their preference and say one sentence using 'I am' or 'This room is...' (2 minutes).
✏️ Questions
- Where is Carla's hotel?
- a) Near a big park
- b) Near the train station
- c) Near a museum
- d) Near the coffee shop
- Where is Paul from?
- a) Canada
- b) England
- c) London
- d) Oxford
- What are Carla and Paul doing at the coffee shop?
- a) They are choosing food because they are hungry
- b) They are buying train tickets
- c) They are reading a map
- d) They are waiting for a museum tour
- Why do Carla and Paul choose the 4 p.m. train?
- a) Because they are not in a hurry
- b) Because the 2 p.m. train is full
- c) Because the waiter tells them to
- d) Because they want to see Big Ben first
- What does 'helpful' mean in the text 'A woman at the ticket desk is helpful'?
- a) She gives useful help to others
- b) She is in a hurry
- c) She is very quiet
- d) She sells expensive tickets
- What is the main idea of the passage?
- a) Carla enjoys practising English while travelling with her friend
- b) Carla is an English teacher in London
- c) Paul does not like travelling to new places
- d) Carla and Paul are lost in London
- I ___ a tourist, and I need help finding my hotel.
- My passport and my ticket ___ in my bag.
- This suitcase ___ very heavy, so I can't carry it alone.
- We ___ at the airport now, waiting for our flight to Rome.
- ___ you ready for your trip to Spain tomorrow?
- The tour guide ___ not from this city, so she also uses a map.