Explorando el Mundo

Chapter 1

✈️imaginary trips

Expanding vocabulary of travel and places with interactive maps

10 activities Use speaker buttons for highlighted phrases

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What you will learn

  • Use vocabulary about travel, transportation, accommodation and tourist places (70-90 words)
  • Describe itineraries, ask for directions, and make reservations in English
  • Move with confidence in common situations: airport, hotel, city, restaurant
  • Use key expressions for each travel context

Your virtual journey starts here 🌍

Imagine that you are planning a trip. Each activity is a stage:

Aeropuerto ✈️ → Hotel 🏨 → Ciudad 🏙️ → Restaurante 🍽️ → Atracciones 🎡

Vocabulary by categories

CategoryPalabras clave
Transporteairport, flight, ticket, gate, bus, train, taxi, subway, boarding pass, departure, arrival
Alojamientohotel, room, check-in, check-out, key, reception, reservation, lobby, single/double room
Lugaresmuseum, beach, park, restaurant, market, hospital, bank, station, square, monument
Accionesbook, reserve, pack, arrive, depart, explore, visit, check, confirm

Useful travel phrases

At the airport:

  • "Where is gate 25?"
  • "When does the flight board?"
  • "I need to check in my luggage."

At the hotel:

  • "I'd like to check in, please."
  • "I have a reservation under the name..."
  • "What time is breakfast?"
  • "Could I have a wake-up call at 7 AM?"

In the city:

  • "Where is the nearest subway station?"
  • "How much is a ticket to downtown?"
  • "How do I get to the museum?"
  • "Is it walking distance?"

In restaurants/stores:

  • "Table for two, please."
  • "Could I see the menu?"
  • "How much does this cost?"

💡 Travel Tip: In English-speaking countries, the tip (tip) is usually 15-20% in restaurants. Question: "Is service included?"

🎯 Strategy: Practice these phrases out loud before traveling. In real situations, fluency matters more than perfection.

🗣️ Pronunciation Tip: "Th" in "thank you" and "the" sound different. In "thank" it is soft /θ/, in "the" it is voiced /ð/. Put your tongue between your teeth.

⚠️ Common Mistake: Don't say "I want..." when you ask for something. It is direct and may sound rude. Use "I'd like..." or "Could I have...?"