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Speaking: Travel trouble

By Jim Davies

This board game provides an opportunity for students to practice various functions that have been covered in recent lessons.

Materials: Board, dice, random role-play sheet and player markers, coin. Number of players: 2-4 Functional language: Apologizing, complaining, persuading, making polite requests. Time: 40+ minutes

Speaking: Travel trouble: Lesson plan

• British English
• Intermediate
• Pre-Intermediate
• Up to 45 mins

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61 Questions About Travel: The perfect English Conversation Practice 

Have you ever been stuck for words when a friend told you they took a trip or a vacation? Be stuck no more! These 61 questions about travel can be used as an English conversation practice – letting you work on your speaking and vocabulary!

Travel questions: A good way to boost our English fluency!

Here is why asking questions about travel , generally talking about it, and being enthusiastic about it, is a handy English conversation practice, and a good way to boost our English fluency:

• Expands Vocabulary: We can learn new words and phrases related to destinations, activities, and cultures!
• Enhances Speaking Skills: Helps us practice and improve our English speaking skills, such as pronunciation, fluency, and expressing ideas clearly.
• Builds Confidence: Talking about travel topics encourages us to communicate with others, boosting our confidence in using English.
• Cultural Awareness: Exploring different travel experiences helps us understand diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives.

So, without further ado, let’s jump right into today’s travel questions. Remember – try to answer the questions as best you can!

Questions about travel

Here are the first of our questions about travel . They are easy and simple for beginners and focus on the past tense.

• Where did you go?
• What did you do?
• Who did you go with?
• What did you eat?
• Whose idea was it to travel there?
• How was the weather?
• What was the hotel like?
• How were the people?
• Was it a safe place?
• Was it an expensive place?
• Did you try to speak the local lingo?

Related: 61 Hypothetical Questions For ESL: Native English Speaking Practice

Questions about travel: Travel likes and dislikes

Here are 10 questions about travel that focus on preferences. These are things we like better. This is a great English conversation practice for general discussion – we don’t even need to have recently traveled to use these questions!

• What are some things you enjoy about traveling?
• Is there anything you don’t like about traveling? Why?
• Do you prefer visiting busy cities or quiet countryside destinations?
• What kind of weather do you prefer when you travel? Why?
• Are you an adventurous eater when trying new cuisine during your travels?
• Do you enjoy exploring famous landmarks or off-the-beaten-path locations more?
• What are some must-have items you always take with you when you travel?
• Are you a fan of souvenir shopping while traveling? Why or why not?
• Do you enjoy meeting new people and making friends while traveling?
• How do you feel about experiencing different cultures through local festivals and celebrations?

Questions about travel: About your next trip

These next travel questions are about future holiday plans. Exciting!

• Where are you planning to go on your next trip? Why did you choose that destination?
• Are you more interested in relaxation or adventure for your upcoming trip?
• What activities or attractions are you looking forward to during your next trip?
• Are you traveling alone or with friends/family on your next trip?
• What is the one thing you absolutely must do or see on your next trip? (For example, visit The British Museum )
• Have you already booked accommodations for your upcoming trip? If so, where are you staying?
• Are there any specific local dishes or cuisines you are excited to try during your next trip?
• What are some items you will pack in your suitcase for your upcoming trip?
• Do you have any specific plans or itinerary for your next trip, or will you go with the flow?
• How do you think your next trip will be different from your past travel experiences?

Travel questions: Past experiences

Here are some travel questions that focus on past experiences:

• What was the most memorable trip you have taken so far? Why was it memorable?
• Have you ever had any travel mishaps or funny incidents during your trips?
• What is the longest journey you have ever been on? How did you pass the time?
• Have you ever traveled to a place where you didn’t know the local language? How did you communicate?
• What is the most breathtaking natural scenery you have witnessed during your travels?
• Have you ever participated in any unique cultural traditions or festivals while traveling?
• Did you have any encounters with wildlife during your travels? Tell us about it!
• Have you ever experienced a major culture shock while visiting a different country?
• What travel destination exceeded your expectations the most? Why?
• Have you made any long-lasting friendships with people you met while traveling?

Questions about traveling: If you could…

The next questions about traveling use a particular structure. We use “if you could” to talk about things or wishes that are unreal – but we’d really like to do. For instance, I’d really like to speak 7 languages fluently!

• If you could travel back in time, which historical era or event would you like to experience?
• If you could become fluent in any foreign language instantly, which language would you choose?
• If you could travel with any famous person, who would you choose as your travel companion?
• If you could have a travel-related superpower, what would it be?
• If you could spend a year living and traveling in any country, which one would you choose?
• If you could only visit one more country for the rest of your life, which country would you pick?
• If you could stay at any luxury hotel or resort in the world, where would you choose to stay?
• If you could erase one travel memory from your mind and experience it again, which memory would it be?
• If you could write a travel book, what would be the focus or theme of your book?
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Questions about travel: Problems

Travel is certainly fun and exciting, but let’s be honest: sometimes there are mishaps! For example, I once lost my wallet and spent 3 hours looking for it, and eventually found it in the hotel lobby. Lucky!

• Have you ever encountered any travel difficulties or challenges? How did you handle them?
• What is the most frustrating thing that has happened to you while traveling?
• Have you ever had any issues with lost luggage or delayed flights during your travels?
• What is your worst experience with accommodations while traveling?
• Have you ever missed a connecting flight or had to deal with travel delays? How did you cope with it?
• Do you have any tips or tricks for avoiding common travel problems?
• Have you ever faced a language barrier problem while traveling? How did you overcome it?
• What is the most uncomfortable transportation experience you have had during your travels?
• Have you ever encountered any dangerous situations or scams while traveling?
• How do you deal with homesickness or loneliness when traveling alone?

Questions about travel: a handy vocab and fluency exercise

I hope you have enjoyed today’s questions about travel , and have found them a useful English conversation practice! Here is a quick summary of why it’s so good to talk about this topic if you are an English learner:

• Talking about travel is a fantastic vocabulary and fluency exercise for English study.
• It helps us expand our word bank and become more confident in expressing ourselves.
• By discussing travel topics, we enhance our fluency, becoming better at articulating our thoughts and ideas.
• Furthermore, exploring travel-related questions encourages us to think creatively and critically while improving our overall language skills.
• In a nutshell, travel is an exciting and effective way for us to boost our vocabulary and fluency in English!

Even if you can’t travel anytime soon, the topic is always open for discussion – we can use ” If you could…” questions. There is always something to talk about when it comes to taking trips. Thanks for reading!