Lesson 10: My Last Vacation

DIALOGUE
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Vacation. First, read the
following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again.
Dorothy and Kevin are talking about Kevin’s vacation.

Dorothy: How was your trip to Cancún?

Kevin: It was so much fun that I didn’t want to return home.

Dorothy: That sounds amazing. Was this your first time visiting Mexico?

Kevin: I’ve been to Mexico several times, but it was my first time in
Cancún. Also, it was my first time staying at a beach
resort with a proper beach!

Dorothy: What did you do there?

Kevin: Gina went snorkeling and I mostly chilled on the beach. We
wanted to go sightseeing, but there was so much to do at the
resort we ended up just enjoying the beach.

Dorothy: That’s the best! Do you plan to go back?

Kevin: Definitely! Next time, I want to explore different cities near

Cancún as well.

Dorothy: I always wanted to visit the ancient Mayan ruins.

Kevin: You should definitely plan something for your summer then!

VOCABULARY
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the
word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you
do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know
how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition Example

trip a journey for some purpose How was your business trip to New
York?

first time the initial time It was my first time traveling

abroad.

have been visited (=a way to form the I have been to other countries in
to perfect tense of verbs) Southeast Asia.

beach a resort located on a beach The beach resort was so beautiful

resort and relaxing!

proper right or suitable for some You need to eat a proper meal
purpose or situation instead of junk food.
 snorkeling to swim underwater while I saw so many tropical fish
using a snorkel while snorkeling.

chill to relax I just want to chill at home

tonight.

sightseeing the activity of visiting the Did you go sightseeing while you
famous or interesting places were in New York?
of an area

explore to travel over or through (a The young mom decided

place) in order to learn to explore the community center
more about it or to find to look for a good Japanese
something program.

ancient the remaining pieces of I really want to visit the ancient

ruins something from long ago Incan ruins in Machu Picchu.

EXERCISE
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the
sample answers to come up with your own answer.

1. Where did you go for your last vacation?

1. I went to the ski resort in the Alpines.
2. I went to Phuket to do scuba diving.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
2. Who did you go with?
1. I went with my family.
2. I went with my friends from college.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
3. What did you do?
1. We went skiing every day, then had a nice meal and hot chocolate every night.
2. I just chilled at the beach and read many books.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
4. Do you like traveling?
1. Yes, I like to visit new places every time.
2. No, I do like going on vacation, but I don’t like going on airplanes.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
5. Where is your next destination?
1. I want to go to Istanbul.
2. A backpack trip to Europe is next on my list.
3. Your answer:_______________________________

CONVERSATION
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation
with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting
comes up.
1. Have you traveled abroad?
2. Which countries or places have you visited?
3. Do you like traveling alone or with someone?
4. Do you usually try local food during your trip?
5. How often would you like to travel?