Travel and Tourism

“Travel and Tourism” Vocabulary

• Strengthen your understanding of vocabulary relating to different methods of transport, e.g., ‘l’avion’ (plane), ‘le train’ (train), ‘le bateau’ (boat), ‘la voiture’ (car).
• Learn and use words describing places of interest, such as ‘le musée’ (museum), ‘la plage’ (beach), ‘le parc national’ (national park), and ‘le site historique’ (historical site).
• Focus on vocabulary associated with holiday activities like ‘faire de la plongée’ (scuba diving), ‘visiter les monuments’ (visiting monuments), ‘se détendre’ (relaxing), and ‘faire une excursion’ (going on an excursion).
• Familiarise yourself with terms related to accommodation and dining, like ‘un hôtel’, ‘une auberge’, ‘une chambre’, ‘le petit déjeuner’, ‘le déjeuner’, ‘le dîner’.

“Travel and Tourism” Speaking

• Be able to describe your past travels using past tenses (passé composé and imparfait) to recap what you did, where you went, and how you felt.
• Engage in hypothetical discussions about your dream holiday or travel plans, using phrases like ‘si j’avais le choix…’ (if I had the choice…).
• Practise asking and giving directions using questions like ‘Où se trouve…?’ (Where is…?) and phrases like ‘tournez à gauche’ (turn left), ‘continuez tout droit’ (continue straight ahead).
• Talk about cultural differences you might experience when travelling, expressing your thoughts, opinions, and any cultural shock you might have encountered.

“Travel and Tourism” Use of Language

• Work on using the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty, possibility, or necessity, e.g., ‘Il faut que je réserve un billet.’ (I must book a ticket.)
• Deploy idiomatic expressions related to travelling experiences such as ‘avoir le mal du pays’ (to feel homesick) or ‘prendre l’air’ (to get some fresh air).
• Use comparative and superlative structures (‘plus…que’, ‘moins…que’, ‘aussi…que’, ‘le plus’, ‘le moins’) to compare different travel experiences or destinations.
• Develop your use of prepositions with geographical locations (‘à’, ‘en’, ‘au’, ‘aux’) and verbs of movement (‘allé à’, ‘venu de’).
• Utilise the passive voice to describe services provided by hotels, tours, etc., e.g., ‘les chambres sont nettoyées tous les jours’ (the rooms are cleaned every day).
• Aim to maintain clarity and fluency in your expressions. As always, clear articulation and a steady pace are key. Consistent practice will improve your pronunciation and expression.