What to Do

Understanding the Importance of Travel and Tourism

Globally understand the importance of the travel and tourism industry, its role in Spanish-speaking countries, and its implications on the economy and socio-cultural aspects.
Explore the environmental impact of tourism and how Spanish-speaking countries are managing this issue.
Understand differences in travel customs and formalities in various Spanish-speaking countries to help with understanding diversity.

Familiarise yourself with various travel terminologies, including luggage, passport, tickets, boarding pass, etc., and their respective Spanish translations.
Practice conversations related to travel and tourism, such as booking a hotel, asking for directions, explaining preferences, dealing with emergencies, etc.
Learn phrases commonly used while dining at restaurants, shopping, or when visiting tourist attractions.
Study commonly used verbs in a tourist setting such as viajar (to travel), visitar (to visit) or reservar (to reserve).
Revise vocabulary related to transport (el transporte) such as car (el coche), train (el tren), or plane (el avión).
Understand nuances of cultural etiquette embedded in tourism-related situations: greeting manners, tipping norms, common courtesy expectations etc.

Learn and practise using the past, present and future tenses to describe travel experiences or plans.
Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in travel and tourism-contexts.
Use multimedia resources such as Spanish travel blogs, podcasts or travel shows to immerse your revision in a real-world context.

Increase understanding of the geography of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, including popular tourist destinations, landmarks and cities.
Expand knowledge of the cultural, historical and natural beauty of Spanish-speaking countries, as this forms a significant part of travel.