Writing Home
Before smartphones and social media, travelers used to send postcards to their friends and family back home. A postcard has a picture of the destination on the front, and room for a short message and a stamp on the back.
Because there is very little space to write, the messages are usually short and to the point. Travelers often describe the scenery, the food they have eaten, or the famous places they have seen while sightseeing.
Sometimes, they will also mention that they bought a souvenir to bring home. Reading postcards is a great way to practice reading informal English and different handwriting styles!
Travel Words 🌍
Memories 📸
Hi Mom!
We are having a great time in Paris. Right now, we are sitting in a café and drinking hot chocolate.
It is raining a little bit, but the city looks beautiful!
See you soon,
Alex
Dear Sam,
Tokyo is amazing! The cherry blossoms are everywhere. Yesterday we visited a temple and ate sushi.
I bought you a cool souvenir.
Best,
Ken
Hello!
It is very hot here in Cairo. We rode camels to see the Pyramids today. It was scary but fun!
My legs are tired from walking in the sand.
Love,
Lisa
Real World Tasks
Use your new vocabulary in real life!