Travel Stories & Experiences: Unforgettable Travel Experiences

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Questions

Q1. Can you tell me about a holiday you will never forget.

Key term: Stand out – to be very noticeable or memorable.

Useful language:

I still remember it like it was yesterday.

One thing that really stood out was…

It was unforgettable because…

Example answer:

I still remember it like it was yesterday. I went to Scotland with my friends, and we got lost in the Highlands! One thing that really stood out was the view from the top of a mountain we climbed—it was unforgettable.

Q2. Have you ever had a funny experience while travell

It was so funny because…

At the time I was embarrassed, but now I laugh about it.

I didn’t expect that to happen!

Example answer:

Yes! Once in Italy, I ordered what I thought was a pizza, but it turned out to be a giant slice of cheese. At the time I was embarrassed, but now I laugh about it.

Q3. Tell me about a time something went wrong during a trip.

Follow-up: What did you learn from the experience

It all started when…

I didn’t know what to do!

In the end, it worked out.

Example answer:

It all started when I missed my flight in Berlin. I didn’t know what to do, but luckily I found a later flight. In the end, it worked out okay.

Q4. Have you ever made a new friend while travelling? Or had a holiday romance?

Follow-up: How did you meet them and what did you do?

I met them by chance when…

We really got along well.

We still keep in touch.

Example answer:

Yes, I met a girl from Canada by chance on a train in Japan. We really got along well and spent a few days exploring Tokyo together. We still keep in touch on Instagram.

Q5: Have you ever tried something new or unusual on a holiday?

I’d never done anything like that before.

It was a bit scary at first, but…

I would definitely do it again!

Example answer:

I went paragliding in Turkey. I’d never done anything like that before, and it was a bit scary at first, but it was amazing. I would definitely do it again!

Q6: What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever visited?

The views were absolutely breathtaking.

I spent most of my time…

I couldn’t stop taking photos.

Example answer:

The most beautiful place I’ve been to is Iceland. The views were absolutely breathtaking. I spent most of my time hiking and visiting waterfalls. I couldn’t stop taking photos.

Q7: If you could revisit any place, where would it be and why?

Follow-up: What would you do differently this time?

- I'd love to go back to...

- This time, I would...

- I missed out on...

Example Answer: I'd love to go back to Italy. This time, I would explore more local restaurants because I missed out on authentic cuisine last time.

Q8. Have you ever experienced culture shock while travelling?

Key term: Culture shock – the feeling of confusion or surprise when you visit a place very different from your own culture.

Useful language:

At first, I found it really strange that…

I wasn’t used to…

After a few days, I got used to it.

Example answer:

Yes, when I travelled to Japan, I had culture shock at first. I wasn’t used to taking off my shoes everywhere or the quiet train rides. But after a few days, I got used to it and really enjoyed the differences.

🧩 Communicative Task: Holiday Story Swap

Task:

The student and teacher will each choose one holiday experience to describe in detail (real or imagined). The student must tell the story using clear past tense narration, describe the setting, the people, what happened, and how they felt. After each story, the other person will ask 2 follow-up questions to find out more.

Teacher role:

Model the task first, ask follow-up questions, and support with vocabulary or structure as needed. At the end, give feedback on storytelling clarity, use of past tenses, and functional language.

It all started when…

The best/worst part was…

I’ll never forget…

What happened next was…

In the end…

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