Everyone loves to travel to different countries. Meeting new people and visiting new locations will give you the exposure you seek. But if you are a non-native English speaker, knowing a few English phrases is the best way to improve your English speaking, even if you’re traveling to a country where English is not the official language. By learning the vocabulary list in this blog, you can make your journey safer and more enjoyable!
The place to which a person is going and intends to go.
E.g., Let’s go to our next destination before the sun sets.
The activity of going to sites of interest in a specific locality or enjoying beautiful landscapes.
E.g., We did some sightseeing in the London
The process of reporting to an airline or hotel where you have arrived and providing them with the necessary documents.
E.g., They check in the passengers at the airport.
When an airplane takes off from the ground and starts flying across the sky
E.g., The airplane took off from the runway
It means when an aircraft returns to the ground. It is also called “touchdown.”
E.g., The plane made a perfect landing.
The bags and suitcases contain the person’s personal belongings for traveling.
E.g., We waited for more than one hour for our luggage.
The act of reaching a place, especially at the end of a journey or a trip.
E.g., We arrived at 10’o clock at the station.
She waited for his arrival every day.
The act of leaving a place. For example, our departure was delayed due to heavy rain.
You should arrive early at the airport before departure.
A facility that provides hotel and parking with rooms typically accessible from an outside parking lot.
E.g., We spent last night at the motel on our way.
A rail network in which electric trains pass via underground tunnels.
E.g., We took the subway to reach the city.
He took the subway to midtown.
The network of tracks that trains use to get from one location to another.
E.g., He lives far away from the railway station.
A narrow passageway, a lengthwise division of road to separate each lane for vehicles.
E.g., The driver took the wrong lane to pass the road.
To start a trip on a ship or boat.
For example, the ship set Sail on May 3rd, 1901.
A seaside or riverside town with a harbor or the harbor itself.
E.g., Jane lives in a port town.
A vacation spends on a ship that sails the ocean, stopping at ports for sightseeing from time to time.
E.g., Tom’s birthday party was on the cruise.
A boat or ship that transports passengers and typically cars across a waterway on a regular service.
For example, Jerry is tired of waiting for the ferry
A long journey, especially by ship in the ocean.
E.g., The young sailor started his voyage.
An arrangement made in advance to secure accommodation, travel, or other services.
E.g., I made a reservation at the hotel at 9 am.
A person who travels for pleasure or interest, usually visiting places of interest or beauty.
E.g., The whole museum was filled with tourists from different countries.
The official department that controls the entry and exit of goods and people into the country.
For example, the customs department at the airport was rigorous.
The process of entering a country to live there permanently or for a specific period.
E.g., His parents were immigrants from North Korea.
An official document that allows a person to enter a country for a specific purpose and a specific period.
E.g., Jons is waiting for her spouse’s visa.
A document that allows a passenger to board a plane or ship.
E.g., A: Can you please show me your boarding pass?
B: Yeah, sure.
A plan or schedule of a journey, including the route and the places to be visited.
E.g., You will need an itinerary if you are planning to go abroad for vacation.
A tiny hollow cart attached to the side of a motorcycle for a passenger.
E.g., The lady sat silently in the sidecar throughout the travel.
A trip, going from and returning to the same place.
E.g., We drive 40 km round-trip every day for school.
A flat surface or raised area of a railway track where people wait for trains.
E.g., The express will arrive at platform number 3 shortly.
To get off of the boat or ship.
E.g., The captain was the last one to disembark from the ship.
The act of traveling from a particular place to place on a daily basis.
For example, he commutes every day to work by motorbike.
The total cost of travel.
E.g., The bus fare is cheaper than the train.
In many countries, English is the language that visitors and locals use when communicating with tourists. If you are a frequent traveler, you know how often English is used in travel situations. So, learning basic English phrases for travel and holidays may make your total journey experience more fun and memorable. If you want to speak English fluently, I can help you! Sign in with us and never miss a blog.
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