Where to Go

Understanding Key Vocabulary: Familiarise with words and phrases associated with travel and tourism, e.g., alojamiento (accommodation), destino (destination), viaje organizado (package tour), reserva (booking), etc.
Spain’s Tourism Highlights: Broaden knowledge about Spain’s key tourist attractions, including major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, as well as coastal regions like the Costa Brava and Andalusia.
Latin American Destinations: Understand significant tourist spots in various Latin American countries, such as Mexico’s Chichen Itza, Argentina’s Buenos Aires, the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador, and Peru’s Machu Picchu.
Cultural Attractions: Identify Spain’s cultural and historical attractions, such as the Prado Museum, the Sagrada Familia, and the Alhambra Palace, and explore their historical significance.
Outdoor Activities and Sports: Learn about Spain’s wealth of outdoor activities, including water sports in Ibiza, skiing in the Sierras, and hiking in the Picos de Europa.
Cuisine and Local Customs: Understand the value of local customs and cuisine as an important part of tourism in a region. Recognise popular dishes like paella, gazpacho and tapas and cultural events like La Tomatina and Las Fallas.
Accommodation Options: Get an understanding of various accommodation options available for travellers, such as hotels, hostels, pensiones (guesthouses), and alquiler de vacaciones (holiday rentals).
Transport in Spain: Learn about different means of transport within Spain such as Renfe (the national railway), autobuses (buses), and metro networks, as well as common ways to travel to and from Spain.
Environment and Sustainability: Reflect upon the impact of tourism on the environment and local communities, and steps that can be taken to promote sustainable travel.
Comparing Destinations: Practice comparing and contrasting different destinations based on their cultural, historical, natural, and recreational offerings.
Dealing with Travel Issues: Learn relevant phrases and expressions for dealing with travel problems like lost luggage, delayed flights, illness, etc.
Role-Play and Conversational Practice: Develop confidence in asking for information, making reservations, handling issues through role-play scenarios.