Speaking: Vocabulary for Speaking B1
Travel & Tourism Vocabulary
Listen to the story and vocabulary here.
Describing a Dream Journey ✈️
Using specific and descriptive vocabulary makes your stories more engaging. Listen to someone describe their dream trip. Notice the B1-level vocabulary in bold.
"For my dream trip, my chosen destination is Switzerland. My itinerary would focus on nature. I plan to book my accommodation in a small, picturesque village in the mountains, not a bustling city. I want to explore the hiking trails and see the stunning mountain landscapes. The goal is to find a very tranquil place to relax. Of course, I would also visit famous landmarks and take many photos."
Your Travel Toolkit 🗺️ (Click 🔊)
Planning Your Trip
Describing a Place
Tips for Better Descriptions
🗣️ Pronunciation Focus: Word Stress
Let's practice the stress in these new words. The stressed syllable is in CAPITALS. Click 🔊 to hear.
- de-sti-NA-tion
- ac-com-mo-DA-tion
- i-TI-ne-ra-ry
- pic-tu-RESQUE
- TRAN-quil
- BUS-tling
💡 Using Richer Adjectives
At B1 level, upgrade your basic adjectives to be more descriptive and interesting.
- Instead of "nice view," try "stunning landscape" or "picturesque scenery."
- Instead of "a busy city," try "a bustling city" or "a vibrant city."
- Instead of "a quiet place," try "a tranquil village."
Practice Your Travel Vocabulary 🎯
Activity 1: Choose the Best Word
Complete the sentences with the best vocabulary word. Click your choice to see if it's correct.
Activity 2: Describe a Place in Cambodia
Choose a place in Cambodia that you know well (e.g., Angkor Wat, a beach in Kep, downtown Battambang). Describe it to a partner or record yourself using at least three of the new adjectives from this lesson (like stunning, picturesque, tranquil, bustling).
Example: "Angkor Wat is a famous landmark. The carvings are stunning. Early morning before the crowds is very tranquil."
Vocabulary Reference (Click 🔊)
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Landmark
- Stunning / Breathtaking
- Picturesque
- Tranquil
- Bustling / Vibrant
- Explore / Discover
- Getaway
- Landscape / Scenery
Your Vocabulary Mission ⭐
This week, your mission is to describe a place using richer vocabulary.
Think about your favorite place in your hometown or a place you visited. Write two or three sentences describing it, using at least two of the new B1 adjectives like picturesque, tranquil, or bustling. Practice saying your description aloud.
Example: "I love walking by the Sangker River in Battambang during the evening. It's very tranquil then, and the old French buildings along the riverside are very picturesque."