Speaking: Vocabulary for Speaking B1
Travel & Tourism Vocabulary
Describing a Dream Journey ✈️
Using specific and descriptive vocabulary makes your stories more engaging. Let's 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 🗺️
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.
- 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 from this lesson.
- The city market is always crowded and full of energy. It's very ______. (tranquil / bustling)
- I want to go to a quiet place by the sea for a short weekend ______. (journey / getaway)
- The view from the top of the mountain was ______. I couldn't believe my eyes. (picturesque / stunning)
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 using at least three of the new adjectives from this lesson.
Vocabulary Reference
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Landmark
- Stunning / Breathtaking
- Picturesque
- Tranquil
- Bustling / Vibrant
Your Vocabulary Mission ⭐
This week, your mission is to describe a place using richer vocabulary.
Think about your favorite place in your hometown. 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 the evening. It's very tranquil, and the old French buildings are very picturesque."