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Travelling by Train
B1en35 min
What you'll learn
- Talk about travelling by train with confidence.
- Read and understand passages about travelling by train.
Tips for this lesson
- Repeat new words out loud several times.
- Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
- Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 9
1Warm-up
Vocabulary
Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.
journey/ˈdʒɜːni/noun
destination/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/noun
luggage/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/noun
explore/ɪkˈsplɔːr/verb
travelling/travelling/noun
discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 2 of 9
2Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Context
Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.
- journey/ˈdʒɜːni/noun
- destination/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/noun
- luggage/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/noun
- explore/ɪkˈsplɔːr/verb
- travelling/travelling/noun
- discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 3 of 9
3Fill the blanks
Practice Conversation
Complete the dialogue with your own answers.
Teacher
Let's talk about travelling by train. What do you think?
Student
I think travelling by train is very interesting.
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 4 of 9
4Read aloud
Read Aloud
Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.
A conversation about travelling by train.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Today we're discussing travelling by train. What's your experience with it?
Student
Well, I've always been interested in travelling by train. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, travelling by train affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 5 of 9
5Q&A drill
Comprehension Questions
Match each question with the correct answer.
- Q1What is travelling by train about?A____________
- Q2Why is this topic useful?A____________
- Q3How can you practise this at home?A____________
- Q4What should you remember from this lesson?A____________
Step 6 of 9
6Fill the blanks
Extended Practice
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases.
Teacher
Have you ever thought about travelling by train?
Student
Yes, I have. I believe that ___
Teacher
Interesting. What would you change about it?
Student
I would change ___
Teacher
And why is that important to you?
Student
It's important because ___
Step 7 of 9
7Word order
Word Order
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
Example
English.learningamI→I am learning English.
- Sentence 1Tap the words below to build the sentence.
- Sentence 2Tap the words below to build the sentence.
- Sentence 3Tap the words below to build the sentence.
Step 8 of 9
8Picture prompts
Picture Discussion
Look at the images and answer the questions.
Ex. What can you see in this picture?
#1Describe what you see in this picture about travelling by train.
#2What is happening in this image?
#3How does this picture relate to today's topic?
Step 9 of 9
9Speak freely
Discussion
Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.
- 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train?
- 2.How has travelling by train changed in recent years?
- 3.What advice would you give someone learning about travelling by train?
- 4.How is travelling by train different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?