Listening and Speaking A1: Basic Travel Vocabulary

✈️ Transportation:

• 🚗 Car – A vehicle that you drive on roads.
• 🚌 Bus – A large vehicle that carries many people.
• 🚆 Train – A vehicle that runs on tracks.
• ✈️ Airplane – A vehicle that flies in the sky.
• 🚢 Ship – A large boat for traveling on water.
• 🚲 Bicycle – A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal.
• 🚕 Taxi – A car you pay to ride in.
• 🚇 Subway/Metro – An underground train system.
• 🛳️ Cruise – A long trip on a large ship.
• 🏍️ Motorcycle – A fast, two-wheeled motor vehicle.
• 🚁 Helicopter – A flying vehicle with rotors.
• 🛴 Scooter – A small motorized two-wheeled vehicle.

🛂 Travel Documents:

• 🛂 Passport – An official document for international travel.
• 🎫 Ticket – A paper or digital pass to travel.
• 📄 Visa – Permission to enter a foreign country.
• 📝 Boarding pass – A document needed to board a plane.
• 🧾 Itinerary – A plan of your travel schedule.
• 🗺️ Map – A drawing that shows places and routes.
• 📱 Electronic ticket (e-ticket) – A digital travel ticket.
• 💳 Travel insurance – A plan to cover travel problems.
• 🏨 Hotel reservation – A booking to stay at a hotel.

🧳 Luggage and Items:

• 🧳 Suitcase – A large bag for your clothes.
• 🎒 Backpack – A bag you wear on your back.
• 👜 Handbag – A small bag for personal items.
• 💼 Briefcase – A case for work documents.
• 👝 Pouch – A small bag for tiny items.
• 📷 Camera – A device to take photos.
• 📱 Mobile phone – A portable telephone.
• 💻 Laptop – A small, portable computer.
• 🔌 Charger – A device to charge your electronics.
• 🕶️ Sunglasses – Glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
• 🎧 Headphones – Devices for listening to music privately.
• 👒 Hat – A cover for your head.

🏨 Accommodation:

• 🏨 Hotel – A place where you can stay overnight.
• 🛌 Hostel – A budget place for travelers to stay.
• 🏠 Guesthouse – A small, friendly place to stay.
• 🏕️ Campsite – A place to sleep outdoors.
• 🏢 Apartment – A set of rooms in a building.
• 🏩 Motel – A roadside hotel for travelers.
• 🏰 Resort – A place with many comforts and activities.
• ⛺ Tent – A portable shelter made of fabric.
• 🛏️ Bed and Breakfast (B&B) – A small lodging with breakfast included.

📍 Places and Attractions:

• 🏛️ Museum – A place where art or history is shown.
• 🗽 Monument – A structure built to honor something.
• 🎡 Amusement park – A park with rides and fun activities.
• 🏖️ Beach – A sandy area by the sea.
• ⛰️ Mountain – A high, large hill.
• 🌉 Bridge – A structure built over water or roads.
• 🏰 Castle – A large, old building often for royalty.
• 🛍️ Shopping mall – A big building with many stores.
• 🎢 Theme park – A park with rides around a special idea.
• 🌆 City center – The main part of a city.
• 🌳 Park – A public area with trees and grass.
• 🎭 Theater – A place to watch live performances.

🍽️ Dining and Food:

• 🍽️ Restaurant – A place where you eat meals.
• ☕ Café – A small place to drink coffee and have snacks.
• 🍔 Fast food – Quick food like burgers and fries.
• 🍱 Buffet – A place where many foods are served for self-service.
• 🥪 Snack bar – A small place that sells light meals or snacks.
• 🍦 Ice cream shop – A store that sells ice cream.
• 🍩 Bakery – A place that makes bread, pastries, and cakes.

💬 Useful Phrases:

• 🗺️ “Where is the…?” – Ask for the location of something.
• 🕒 “What time does the… depart/arrive?” – Ask about travel times.
• 🎫 “How much is a ticket to…?” – Ask for the price of a ticket.
• 📞 “Can I make a reservation?” – Ask to book a seat or room.
• 💱 “Where can I exchange money?” – Ask where to change currency.
• 🚪 “Do you have any vacancies?” – Ask if there are empty rooms.
• 💡 “Could you recommend…?” – Ask for a suggestion.
• 🚻 “Where is the restroom?” – Ask for the toilet’s location.
• 🍽️ “Is there a good restaurant nearby?” – Ask for a restaurant recommendation.
• 💬 “Do you speak English?” – Ask if someone can speak English.

📞 Communication:

• 📶 Wi-Fi – A wireless internet connection.
• 📱 SIM card – A small chip for your phone network.
• 📧 Email – Electronic mail for messages.
• 📞 Phone call – A conversation over the phone.
• 💬 Message/Text – A short written note sent electronically.
• 📡 Internet access – The ability to connect to the internet.

🚨 Emergencies:

• 🚑 Ambulance – A vehicle for medical emergencies.
• 👮 Police – Law enforcement officers.
• 🆘 Help – A call for assistance.
• 🗒️ Emergency contact – A phone number for urgent help.
• 🏥 Hospital – A place for medical treatment.
• 💊 Pharmacy – A store that sells medicine.
• 🔑 Lost and found – A place to recover lost items.