Stories about Travel
Travel is a topic that helps learners talk about trips, destinations, transportation, and activities while traveling. It is useful for discussing travel plans, experiences, and places they have visited.
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Stories about Travel
A Day at the Airport
The airport is a very busy place. Thousands of people come and go every day. You arrive at the airport with your bag. You go to the check-in desk first. A friendly worker takes your big bag. She gives...
Five Things to Pack for a Trip
You are ready to travel! But wait - do you have your bag ready? Your passport is the most important thing. You [cannot] go to another country without it. Money is the next thing to pack. You need mone...
A Bus Ride to Town
Do you want to go to town today? The bus is a great way to travel. First, you find the bus stop. You wait there for the bus. The bus comes on time. You pay a small fare. Then you find a seat. The bus...
How to Read a Map
You are lost on a new street. A map can help you find your way. Maps show roads, rivers, and cities. They use colors and symbols. Blue means water on most maps. Green often means trees or parks. Look...
Why People Love Trains
Trains can take you to beautiful places! Many people around the world love them. A train can carry hundreds of people at once. It moves fast and does not stop much. On a train, you can stand up and wa...
A Trip With My Family
Have you ever gone on a trip with your family? My family went on a trip last week, and we were all very happy. We packed our bags the night before. I put in my clothes, my shoes, and my toothbrush. My...
A Walk in a New City
You are in a new city. Everything looks different! You step outside. You see a big park. You walk inside the park. There are trees and flowers. A small dog runs past you. You find a little cafe. You s...
My First Hotel Room
I walked into my first hotel room and smiled. It was small, clean, and beautiful. There was a big bed in the room. The bed had two soft pillows on it. The bed felt very nice. There was a bathroom with...
Tickets, Bags, and Maps
Do you want to go somewhere new? You need three things for travel. You need a ticket. A ticket gets you on a plane, train, or bus. You buy a ticket before your trip. You also need a bag. A bag holds y...
What Is in My Bag?
Do you know what is in my bag? It holds everything I need on my trip. My passport is the first thing I pack. I need it to go to other countries. I put my money in a small wallet. I keep the wallet ins...
A Long Ride Home
You are far from home. The road is long. You sit on the bus. Your bag is on your lap. The seats are hard. You look out the window. You see green trees and small towns. The sky is big and blue. You fee...
A Taxi on a Rainy Day
It is raining hard. You need to go somewhere fast. A taxi can help you. You pay the driver to take you. You can wave your hand to stop one. You can also use a phone app. You get in the car. You tell t...
Story levels
- Level 1: 20 stories
- Level 2: 13 stories
- Level 3: 3 stories
Key Vocabulary
Adventure (n) An unusual and exciting or daring experience.UK: ədˈventʃə(r)US: ədˈventʃərLearn more
Adventurous (adj) Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.UK: ədˈventʃərəsUS: ədˈventʃərəsLearn more
Airport (n) A complex of runways and buildings for the take-off, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft, with facilities for passengers.UK: ˈeəpɔːtUS: ˈerpɔːrtLearn more
Amenities (n) Things such as swimming pools or shopping centers that are provided for comfort and convenienceUK: /əˈmiːnətiz/US: /əˈmenətiz/Learn more
App (n) An application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device.UK: æpUS: æpLearn more
Arrive (v) Reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.UK: əˈraɪvUS: əˈraɪvLearn more
Arrows (n) Thin, pointed weapons that are shot from a bowUK: /ˈærəʊz/US: /ˈæroʊz/Learn more
Ask (v) Say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.UK: ɑːskUS: æskLearn more
Audience (n) The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, film, concert, or meeting.UK: ˈɔːdiənsUS: ˈɔːdiənsLearn more
Authentic (adj) Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.UK: ɔːˈθentɪkUS: ɔːˈθentɪkLearn more
Backfire (v) To have an unintended and unwelcome result that is the opposite of what was intendedUK: /ˈbækfaɪə(r)/US: /ˈbækfaɪər/Learn more
Backpack (n) A bag with shoulder straps that allows you to carry items on your back, often used for travel or hikingUK: /ˈbækpæk/US: /ˈbækpæk/Learn more
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