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  1. 0:02[Music]
  2. 0:06hello everyone welcome to the English
  3. 0:08Globe podcast hi listeners I'm Julia and
  4. 0:12I'm Adam today we will talk about
  5. 0:14traveling and exploring new places
  6. 0:16traveling is a wonderful way to learn
  7. 0:18about the world yes and it's also a
  8. 0:20great way to practice English when you
  9. 0:23travel you can meet new people and try
  10. 0:25new things it's very exciting we would
  11. 0:28love to know have you ever Tred Tred to
  12. 0:30a new place if yes where did you go
  13. 0:34that's right Julia listeners you can
  14. 0:37share your travel stories with us it
  15. 0:39will be fun to hear where you have been
  16. 0:42in today's podcast we will talk about
  17. 0:45many things related to travel we will
  18. 0:47discuss why traveling is important how
  19. 0:50to plan a trip and share some
  20. 0:53interesting travel experiences yes and
  21. 0:56we will also give you some useful tips
  22. 0:58for traveling Plus we will learn new
  23. 1:01English words related to travel imagine
  24. 1:03you are packing your bags getting ready
  25. 1:06for a trip you are excited and a little
  26. 1:09nervous where will you go what will you
  27. 1:11see let's find out together traveling
  28. 1:15can be an adventure it can be to a place
  29. 1:17near or far it can be a city a beach or
  30. 1:22even a mountain the world is full of
  31. 1:24beautiful places to explore and don't
  32. 1:27worry if you have never traveled before
  33. 1:30for we will give you all the information
  34. 1:33you need to start your journey that's
  35. 1:35right whether you are an experienc
  36. 1:38traveler or planning your first trip
  37. 1:40this podcast is for you so let's get
  38. 1:43started with our first topic why travel
  39. 1:46Adam can you tell us why traveling is
  40. 1:48important sure Julia traveling helps us
  41. 1:52learn about different cultures it also
  42. 1:54makes us more
  43. 1:55open-minded but before we dive into that
  44. 1:58let's take a short break traveling is a
  45. 2:02wonderful way to learn about the world
  46. 2:05when you travel you get to see new
  47. 2:07places meet new people and experience
  48. 2:12different cultures it's like opening a
  49. 2:15book and discovering a new story on
  50. 2:17every page yes Julia and it's also a
  51. 2:21great way to practice English when you
  52. 2:23travel you often need to speak English
  53. 2:26whether it's asking for directions
  54. 2:28ordering food or talking to other
  55. 2:31Travelers this helps you improve your
  56. 2:33language skills in real life
  57. 2:35situations exactly Adam traveling gives
  58. 2:39you the chance to use English in a
  59. 2:41natural and practical way for example if
  60. 2:45you visit a country where English is the
  61. 2:47main language you will hear it all
  62. 2:49around you you can practice listening
  63. 2:52and speaking every day that's right and
  64. 2:56even in countries where English is not
  65. 2:57the main language many people people
  66. 3:00still understand and speak some English
  67. 3:03it can be a common way to communicate
  68. 3:05with people from different parts of the
  69. 3:07world yes and that makes traveling even
  70. 3:10more exciting you can make new friends
  71. 3:12from different countries and learn about
  72. 3:15their lives it's amazing how traveling
  73. 3:18can connect us with people from all over
  74. 3:20the world absolutely and let's not
  75. 3:23forget the educational aspect of
  76. 3:25traveling you learn so much just by
  77. 3:28visiting new places you can see famous
  78. 3:31landmarks visit museums and learn about
  79. 3:34history and traditions every trip can be
  80. 3:37an educational experience and it's not
  81. 3:40just about learning facts traveling also
  82. 3:43teaches you life skills you become more
  83. 3:47independent and confident you learn how
  84. 3:50to plan and organize how to solve
  85. 3:53problems and how to adapt to new
  86. 3:57situations yes traveling can be a real
  87. 4:00Adventure it can sometimes be
  88. 4:02challenging but that's part of the fun
  89. 4:05every new place you visit brings new
  90. 4:07experiences and memories and each
  91. 4:09experience makes you a little
  92. 4:12wiser so true Adam traveling also helps
  93. 4:17you appreciate the beauty and diversity
  94. 4:20of our world you get to see different
  95. 4:23Landscapes from mountains and beaches to
  96. 4:26forests and deserts each place has its
  97. 4:30unique charm and beauty and let's not
  98. 4:33forget about the food trying new dishes
  99. 4:36and flavors is one of the best parts of
  100. 4:38traveling you get to taste the local
  101. 4:40Cuisine and discover new favorite foods
  102. 4:43yes food is a big part of the travel
  103. 4:46experience every country has its
  104. 4:49Specialties and tasting them is a great
  105. 4:52way to understand and enjoy the culture
  106. 4:55so to sum up traveling is a wonderful
  107. 4:58way to learn about the world
  108. 5:00it helps you practice English learn new
  109. 5:02things make new friends and experience
  110. 5:06different
  111. 5:07cultures it's an adventure that enriches
  112. 5:10your life in many ways that's right Adam
  113. 5:13whether you travel near or far every
  114. 5:16Journey teaches you something new so we
  115. 5:20hope this podcast inspires you to
  116. 5:22explore new places and enjoy the many
  117. 5:25benefits of traveling now that we know
  118. 5:28why traveling is important important
  119. 5:30let's talk about how to plan a trip
  120. 5:33Julia what do you think are the first
  121. 5:35steps in planning a trip good question
  122. 5:38Adam planning is an important part of
  123. 5:40any trip and there are a few key steps
  124. 5:43to get started let's dive into that next
  125. 5:47section one why travel traveling helps
  126. 5:50us learn about different cultures it
  127. 5:53also makes us more
  128. 5:55open-minded when we travel we see how
  129. 5:58people live in different parts of the
  130. 6:00world we learn about their Traditions
  131. 6:03their food their music and their way of
  132. 6:06life this helps us understand and
  133. 6:09appreciate the diversity of our world
  134. 6:12that's so true Adam when you visit a new
  135. 6:16place you can see things you have never
  136. 6:18seen before you can try new foods and
  137. 6:21learn new Customs it's like opening a
  138. 6:24door to a new world yes Julia and it
  139. 6:28makes us more open-minded
  140. 6:30when we see how different people live we
  141. 6:33realize that there are many ways to live
  142. 6:35a good life we learn to respect and
  143. 6:38accept different ways of thinking and
  144. 6:40doing things traveling also helps us
  145. 6:43learn about history for example when you
  146. 6:47visit a place like Rome or Athens you
  147. 6:50can see ancient buildings and
  148. 6:52ruins you can learn about the history of
  149. 6:55these great cities and the people who
  150. 6:57lived there long ago
  151. 7:00exactly and it's not just about the past
  152. 7:03traveling also helps us understand the
  153. 7:05present we can see how different
  154. 7:08countries are dealing with modern
  155. 7:09challenges like climate change
  156. 7:11technology and
  157. 7:13globalization this helps us understand
  158. 7:15the world we live in
  159. 7:17today exactly and it's not just about
  160. 7:20the past traveling also helps us
  161. 7:23understand the present we can see how
  162. 7:26different countries are dealing with
  163. 7:27modern challenges like climate change
  164. 7:30technology and
  165. 7:32globalization this helps us understand
  166. 7:34the world we live in
  167. 7:35today and don't forget about the fun
  168. 7:38part traveling is also about Adventure
  169. 7:42and
  170. 7:42excitement you can go hiking in the
  171. 7:45mountains swimming in the ocean or
  172. 7:48exploring a busy City each trip is a new
  173. 7:52adventure with new
  174. 7:54experiences yes traveling is fun and
  175. 7:57exciting but it's also good for for our
  176. 7:59personal growth it helps us become more
  177. 8:02independent and confident we learn to
  178. 8:05solve problems make decisions and adapt
  179. 8:08to new
  180. 8:09situations that's right Adam traveling
  181. 8:13can be a bit challenging sometimes but
  182. 8:16overcoming these challenges makes us
  183. 8:18stronger and more resilient we learn to
  184. 8:22handle unexpected situations and become
  185. 8:25better at dealing with change and
  186. 8:28there's one more important benefit
  187. 8:29Julia traveling can also improve our
  188. 8:32language skills when we travel to a
  189. 8:35place where people speak a different
  190. 8:37language we have to use that language to
  191. 8:40communicate this helps us practice and
  192. 8:42improve our language skills absolutely
  193. 8:45Adam whether you are learning English or
  194. 8:48another language traveling gives you the
  195. 8:51chance to practice in real life
  196. 8:54situations you can talk to locals ask
  197. 8:57for directions order food and make new
  198. 9:01friends it's a great way to become more
  199. 9:04fluent and confident in using a new
  200. 9:06language so to sum up traveling is
  201. 9:10important for many reasons it helps us
  202. 9:12learn about different cultures become
  203. 9:15more
  204. 9:15open-minded understand history and
  205. 9:18modern issues have fun and Adventure
  206. 9:20grow personally and improve our language
  207. 9:24skills yes Adam traveling enriches our
  208. 9:28lives in so many many ways it opens our
  209. 9:31minds broadens our Horizons and gives us
  210. 9:35memories that last a lifetime now let's
  211. 9:38move on to our vocabulary highlight
  212. 9:40Julia let's learn some new words related
  213. 9:42to travel let's learn some new words
  214. 9:45culture open-minded explore culture
  215. 9:49means the ideas and customs of a place
  216. 9:52for example when we talk about Japanese
  217. 9:54culture we mean things like Japanese
  218. 9:57food music and traditions
  219. 9:59open-minded means being willing to try
  220. 10:02new things for example if you are
  221. 10:06open-minded you might try eating a new
  222. 10:08type of food or learn about a new
  223. 10:11tradition explore means to travel around
  224. 10:14and discover new places for example when
  225. 10:17you visit a new city you can explore its
  226. 10:20streets parks and museums so remember
  227. 10:24these words culture open-minded and
  228. 10:28explore
  229. 10:29try to use them when you talk about
  230. 10:32traveling great job everyone now that we
  231. 10:35know why traveling is important let's
  232. 10:37talk about how to plan a trip Julia what
  233. 10:41do you think are the first steps in
  234. 10:42planning a trip Adam how do you plan a
  235. 10:45trip great question Julia planning a
  236. 10:48trip is a step-by-step process and it's
  237. 10:51important to be organized the first step
  238. 10:54is to choose a destination this is the
  239. 10:56place you want to visit it could be a
  240. 10:58city a country or even a specific
  241. 11:01attraction like a beach or a mountain
  242. 11:03choosing a destination is exciting you
  243. 11:07can think about what kind of experience
  244. 11:09you want do you want to relax on a beach
  245. 11:13explore a busy City or go hiking in the
  246. 11:18mountains there are so many
  247. 11:21possibilities exactly
  248. 11:23Julia once you have chosen your
  249. 11:25destination the next step is to book
  250. 11:28your tickets an
  251. 11:30accommodation tickets could be for a
  252. 11:32plane a train or even a bus depending on
  253. 11:36how you plan to
  254. 11:38travel accommodation refers to where you
  255. 11:40will stay during your trip this could be
  256. 11:43a hotel a hostel an Airbnb or even a
  257. 11:47friend's house booking tickets and
  258. 11:50accommodation can usually be done
  259. 11:53online there are many websites and apps
  260. 11:57that make this process easy just make
  261. 12:00sure to compare prices and read reviews
  262. 12:04to find the best options yes and don't
  263. 12:07forget to check if you need a Visa or
  264. 12:10any other travel documents for your
  265. 12:12destination it's important to make sure
  266. 12:14all your paperwork is in order before
  267. 12:16you travel good point Adam after booking
  268. 12:20your tickets and accommodation the next
  269. 12:23step is to pack your bags packing can be
  270. 12:26fun but it's important to be smart about
  271. 12:28it make a list of what you need to bring
  272. 12:31and pack accordingly consider the
  273. 12:34weather at your destination and the
  274. 12:36activities you plan to do when packing
  275. 12:40remember to bring your essential items
  276. 12:42first like your passport tickets money
  277. 12:45and any medications you need then pack
  278. 12:48your clothes toiletries and any other
  279. 12:51items you might need for your
  280. 12:53trip also try to pack light it's easier
  281. 12:57to travel with a smaller light a bag
  282. 13:00bring versatile clothing that you can
  283. 13:03mix and match and consider doing laundry
  284. 13:06during your trip if needed that's right
  285. 13:09Julia and don't forget to pack any
  286. 13:11travel guides or maps that you might
  287. 13:13need having information about your
  288. 13:16destination can be very helpful another
  289. 13:18important step is to plan your
  290. 13:22itinerary this means deciding what you
  291. 13:24want to do each day you don't have to
  292. 13:28plan every minute
  293. 13:29but having a rough idea of your
  294. 13:32activities can help you make the most of
  295. 13:34your trip yes an itinerary can include
  296. 13:37visiting tourist attractions trying
  297. 13:39Local Foods and exploring different
  298. 13:41neighborhoods but also leave some time
  299. 13:44for relaxation and spontaneous
  300. 13:46adventures and finally it's a good idea
  301. 13:50to inform someone about your travel
  302. 13:52plans share your itinerary with a family
  303. 13:55member or a friend so they know where
  304. 13:58you will be and how to contact you in
  305. 14:00case of an emergency that's a great tip
  306. 14:03Julia safety is important when traveling
  307. 14:06make sure you have travel insurance and
  308. 14:08know the emergency numbers at your
  309. 14:10destination now let's learn some new
  310. 14:13words related to planning a trip
  311. 14:16destination accommodation and pack
  312. 14:19destination is the place you are going
  313. 14:21to for example Paris is a popular
  314. 14:24destination for many Travelers
  315. 14:26accommodation means a place to stay like
  316. 14:28a the hotel when you travel you need to
  317. 14:32book accommodation in advance pack means
  318. 14:35to put things in a bag for a trip before
  319. 14:38you leave you need to pack your clothes
  320. 14:39and other Essentials so remember these
  321. 14:42words destination accommodation and pack
  322. 14:47try to use them when you talk about
  323. 14:49planning a trip great job everyone now
  324. 14:52that we know how to plan a trip let's
  325. 14:54talk about some traveling experiences
  326. 14:56and stories Julia can you share a story
  327. 15:00from one of your trips sure Adam I have
  328. 15:03a fun story from my trip to Japan let's
  329. 15:06dive into that next section three
  330. 15:09traveling experiences Adam can you share
  331. 15:12a story from one of your trips sure
  332. 15:15Julia I'd love to share a story from one
  333. 15:18of my favorite trips last year I visited
  334. 15:22Paris it was a trip I had always dreamed
  335. 15:25about Paris is often called the city of
  336. 15:28light and it's famous for its art
  337. 15:30fashion and culture but the highlight of
  338. 15:33my trip was visiting the Eiffel Tower
  339. 15:37have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower
  340. 15:38Julia no I haven't been to Paris yet
  341. 15:41Adam what was it like it was amazing
  342. 15:44Julia the Eiffel Tower is one of the
  343. 15:46most iconic landmarks in the world when
  344. 15:49you first see it it feels like you are
  345. 15:52stepping into a postcard the structure
  346. 15:54is so tall and elegant it's made of iron
  347. 15:58and stands over 300 M High I visited it
  348. 16:02during the day and also at night and
  349. 16:05both times it was incredible wow that
  350. 16:07sounds incredible did you go up the
  351. 16:09tower yes I did I took the elevator to
  352. 16:13the top the view from up there is
  353. 16:16breathtaking you can see the entire city
  354. 16:18of Paris the river sen looks beautiful
  355. 16:21from above and you can see other famous
  356. 16:23landmarks like the notredam cathedral
  357. 16:26and the Lou Museum it really gives you a
  358. 16:28new perspective effective on the city
  359. 16:30that must have been an unforgettable
  360. 16:32experience what else did you do in Paris
  361. 16:35there was so much to see and do in Paris
  362. 16:39I visited the Louver Museum which is one
  363. 16:41of the largest and most famous museums
  364. 16:44in the world it's home to the Mona Lisa
  365. 16:47one of the most famous paintings ever
  366. 16:49created seeing the Mona Lisa in person
  367. 16:52was a highlight of my trip the museum
  368. 16:55itself is massive and you could easily
  369. 16:58spend days at exploring all the
  370. 16:59different exhibits the Lou Museum sounds
  371. 17:03fascinating did you get to see any other
  372. 17:06famous sites yes I also visited the
  373. 17:08notredam cathedral it's a beautiful
  374. 17:11example of French Gothic architecture
  375. 17:13the details on the facade are stunning
  376. 17:16and the stained glass windows inside are
  377. 17:18equally impressive unfortunately the
  378. 17:21cathedral suffered a fire recently so
  379. 17:24parts of it were under restoration but
  380. 17:26it was still an awe inspiring place
  381. 17:28place to visit I can imagine what about
  382. 17:32the food in Paris did you try any local
  383. 17:35dishes oh yes the food in Paris is one
  384. 17:39of the best parts of visiting I tried
  385. 17:41many traditional French dishes one of my
  386. 17:44favorites was a croissant for breakfast
  387. 17:47it was so buttery and Flaky for lunch I
  388. 17:50often had a baguette sandwich with fresh
  389. 17:52ingredients like ham cheese and
  390. 17:55vegetables and for dinner I tried dishes
  391. 17:59like esaro which is cooked snails and
  392. 18:02Coco van which is chicken cooked in red
  393. 18:05wine everything was delicious it sounds
  394. 18:09like a culinary Adventure as well did
  395. 18:12you have any memorable interactions with
  396. 18:15the
  397. 18:16locals
  398. 18:18absolutely the people in Paris were very
  399. 18:20friendly I tried to use some basic
  400. 18:23French phrases which they
  401. 18:25appreciated one memorable interaction
  402. 18:28was with a street artist near the mon
  403. 18:30marra area he was painting a beautiful
  404. 18:33scene of the city and I stopped to watch
  405. 18:36we had a nice conversation about art and
  406. 18:38his life in Paris he even gave me a
  407. 18:41small sketch as a souvenir it was a
  408. 18:43wonderful moment of
  409. 18:44connection that sounds lovely Adam
  410. 18:48traveling really does give you the
  411. 18:50chance to meet interesting people and
  412. 18:52learn about their lives do you have any
  413. 18:55tips for our listeners who might want to
  414. 18:57visit Paris sure Julia here are a few
  415. 19:01tips for anyone planning to visit Paris
  416. 19:04first try to learn a few basic French
  417. 19:07phrases the locals really appreciate it
  418. 19:10when you make an effort to speak their
  419. 19:12language second wear comfortable shoes
  420. 19:15because you will do a lot of walking
  421. 19:17there is so much to see and the best way
  422. 19:20to experience Paris is on
  423. 19:23foot third don't forget to take some
  424. 19:26time to just relax and soak in the
  425. 19:29atmosphere sit at a cafe enjoy a cup of
  426. 19:32coffee and watch the world go by it's a
  427. 19:35big part of the Parisian experience
  428. 19:38those are great tips Adam thank you for
  429. 19:40sharing your story it makes me want to
  430. 19:43visit Paris even more now let's move on
  431. 19:47to our vocabulary highlight let's learn
  432. 19:50some new words from Adam's Story the
  433. 19:53first word is visited Adam can you
  434. 19:56explain what visited means
  435. 19:59sure Julia visited means to go and see a
  436. 20:02place for example if you go to Paris you
  437. 20:05visit the Eiffel Tower it's a way of
  438. 20:07saying you have gone somewhere to see it
  439. 20:09and experience it great explanation Adam
  440. 20:13our next word is amazing can you explain
  441. 20:16what amazing means of course amazing
  442. 20:20means very good or wonderful for example
  443. 20:23when I saw the Eiffel Tower I thought it
  444. 20:25was amazing because it was so impressive
  445. 20:27and beautiful
  446. 20:29so remember these
  447. 20:31words visited and
  448. 20:35amazing try to use them when you talk
  449. 20:38about your own travel
  450. 20:40experiences for example you could say I
  451. 20:44visited the beach last summer and it was
  452. 20:47amazing that's a perfect example Julia
  453. 20:51now listeners think about a place you
  454. 20:52have visited how would you describe it
  455. 20:55was it amazing try to use these new
  456. 20:58words in your description great idea
  457. 21:01Adam practicing new words helps you
  458. 21:04remember them better and now Adam do you
  459. 21:08have another travel story to share with
  460. 21:10us yes Julia I do this story is from my
  461. 21:13trip to Japan Japan is a country with a
  462. 21:16rich culture and history and I had an
  463. 21:18unforgettable experience there let me
  464. 21:21tell you about my visit to Kyoto Kyoto
  465. 21:24is famous for its temples and
  466. 21:26traditional culture right yes exactly
  467. 21:30Kyoto is known for its beautiful temples
  468. 21:33Gardens and traditional tea houses one
  469. 21:35of the most memorable places I visited
  470. 21:38was the Fushimi Inari Shrine it's famous
  471. 21:41for its thousands of red Tory Gates that
  472. 21:44form a path up the mountain that sounds
  473. 21:47beautiful what was it like walking
  474. 21:49through the Tory Gates it was like
  475. 21:51stepping into another world Julia the
  476. 21:54Tory Gates create a tunnel of vibrant
  477. 21:57red that winds up the mountain as you
  478. 22:00walk through you feel a sense of peace
  479. 22:03and
  480. 22:03serenity the forest around you is quiet
  481. 22:07and the path seems to go on forever it's
  482. 22:10a truly magical
  483. 22:12experience I can imagine did you visit
  484. 22:15any other temples in Kyoto yes I visited
  485. 22:18several temples each with its unique
  486. 22:20charm one of my favorites was King Kakui
  487. 22:24also known as the golden Pavilion the
  488. 22:27temple is covered in gold leaf and
  489. 22:29reflects beautifully in the surrounding
  490. 22:31pond it's a stunning sight especially
  491. 22:34when the sun is shining the golden
  492. 22:37Pavilion sounds like a must sea did you
  493. 22:40try any traditional activities in Kyoto
  494. 22:43I did Julia I participated in a
  495. 22:45traditional tea ceremony it was a
  496. 22:48wonderful experience the Tea Ceremony is
  497. 22:50an important part of Japanese culture
  498. 22:53and it involves preparing and drinking
  499. 22:55matcha a type of green tea the process
  500. 22:58is very meditative and calming it gave
  501. 23:01me a deeper appreciation for the art and
  502. 23:03culture of Japan that sounds
  503. 23:06fascinating and what about the food in
  504. 23:09Japan did you try any local dishes yes
  505. 23:12the food in Japan is incredible I tried
  506. 23:15Sushi Ramen tempura and many other
  507. 23:18delicious dishes one of my favorite
  508. 23:20meals was a traditional keki dinner
  509. 23:23which is a multi-course meal featuring
  510. 23:25seasonal ingredients each dish was
  511. 23:28beautifully presented and tasted
  512. 23:31amazing Japanese Cuisine is known for
  513. 23:34its attention to detail and presentation
  514. 23:37it must have been a feast For The Senses
  515. 23:40it really was Julia the flavors textures
  516. 23:43and presentation of the food were all
  517. 23:46incredible and the hospitality of the
  518. 23:48people made the dining experience even
  519. 23:50more special the chefs and servers were
  520. 23:53very attentive and took great pride in
  521. 23:56their work it sounds like you you had a
  522. 23:58wonderful time in Japan Adam thank you
  523. 24:01for sharing your stories I'm sure our
  524. 24:04listeners enjoyed hearing about your
  525. 24:07experiences now let's review some
  526. 24:10vocabulary from your story let's learn
  527. 24:13some new words from Adam's story about
  528. 24:16Japan the first word is Shrine Adam can
  529. 24:20you explain what Shrine means sure Julia
  530. 24:23a shrine is a place where people go to
  531. 24:26worship often dedicated to a specific
  532. 24:29deity or ancestor in Japan many shrines
  533. 24:33are dedicated to Shinto gods and are
  534. 24:35places of great cultural and spiritual
  535. 24:38significance thank you Adam our next
  536. 24:41word is Serenity can you explain what
  537. 24:44Serenity means of course Serenity means
  538. 24:48a state of being calm and peaceful for
  539. 24:50example walking through the Tor gates at
  540. 24:53Fushimi Inari Shrine gave me a feeling
  541. 24:56of Serenity because it was so quiet and
  542. 24:59peaceful a great explanation Adam our
  543. 25:02third word is kaiseki can you tell us
  544. 25:05what kaiseki means
  545. 25:08certainly kaiseki is a traditional
  546. 25:11Japanese multi-course meal that features
  547. 25:14seasonal ingredients each dish is
  548. 25:16carefully prepared and beautifully
  549. 25:19presented it's considered a high form of
  550. 25:22Japanese Cuisine and is often section
  551. 25:25four tips for travelers Adam do you have
  552. 25:29any tips for new Travelers yes Julia I
  553. 25:33have several tips that can help make
  554. 25:34your travels smoother and more
  555. 25:37enjoyable first always carry a map
  556. 25:41whether it's a physical map or a map on
  557. 25:43your phone it's important to know where
  558. 25:45you are and how to get to your
  559. 25:48destination even in the age of GPS
  560. 25:50having a map can be very useful
  561. 25:52especially if you find yourself in an
  562. 25:54area with poor signal a map is
  563. 25:57definitely useful
  564. 25:58it helps you navigate and find
  565. 26:00interesting places that you might not
  566. 26:02have known about otherwise
  567. 26:06exactly my second tip is to learn a few
  568. 26:08words in the local language simple
  569. 26:11phrases like Hello thank you and excuse
  570. 26:15me can go a long way in making your trip
  571. 26:18more
  572. 26:19enjoyable locals appreciate it when you
  573. 26:21make an effort to speak their language
  574. 26:24and it can help you connect with people
  575. 26:25more easily that's a great tip Adam it
  576. 26:29shows respect for the local culture and
  577. 26:32can make interactions much smoother plus
  578. 26:36it can be fun to learn new words and
  579. 26:39phrases absolutely
  580. 26:41Julia my third tip is to keep your
  581. 26:44valuables safe this includes things like
  582. 26:47your passport money and credit cards
  583. 26:50it's a good idea to use a money belt or
  584. 26:53a secure bag to keep these items close
  585. 26:55to your body also make copies of
  586. 26:59important documents and keep them in a
  587. 27:01separate place in case you lose the
  588. 27:04originals safety is very important when
  589. 27:08traveling losing your passport or money
  590. 27:11can really ruin a trip keeping them
  591. 27:13secure can give you peace of mind yes
  592. 27:17and another tip related to safety is to
  593. 27:20be aware of your
  594. 27:22surroundings pay attention to what's
  595. 27:24going on around you and trust your
  596. 27:26instincts if something doesn't feel
  597. 27:28right it's okay to leave and find a
  598. 27:31safer
  599. 27:32Place good advice Adam being aware and
  600. 27:36cautious can prevent many problems do
  601. 27:39you have any other tips for new
  602. 27:40Travelers yes a few more always stay
  603. 27:44hydrated especially if you're traveling
  604. 27:46to a hot climate or doing a lot of
  605. 27:48walking carry a reusable water bottle
  606. 27:52and drink plenty of water also try to
  607. 27:55pack light bring only what you need and
  608. 27:58leave extra room in your suitcase for
  609. 28:01souvenirs lastly be flexible and open to
  610. 28:04new experiences Sometimes the best
  611. 28:06moments in travel happen when things
  612. 28:08don't go exactly as planned those are
  613. 28:11excellent tips Adam staying hydrated
  614. 28:14packing light and being open to new
  615. 28:17experiences can really enhance a trip
  616. 28:21now let's move on to our vocabulary
  617. 28:24highlight let's learn some new words
  618. 28:27from Adam's tips
  619. 28:28the first word is map Adam can you
  620. 28:32explain what map means sure Julia a map
  621. 28:36is a drawing or diagram that shows the
  622. 28:38locations of things like cities roads
  623. 28:41and landmarks it helps you find your way
  624. 28:43and understand where you
  625. 28:45are that's right a map is very useful
  626. 28:48when traveling our next phrase is local
  627. 28:52language Adam can you explain what local
  628. 28:55language means of course
  629. 28:58local language refers to the language
  630. 29:01spoken in the place you are visiting for
  631. 29:04example if you visit France the local
  632. 29:06language is French Learning a few words
  633. 29:09in the local language can help you
  634. 29:11communicate better with people
  635. 29:13there exactly it's a great way to show
  636. 29:16respect and make connections our third
  637. 29:19word is valuables Adam can you tell us
  638. 29:23what valuables means certainly valuables
  639. 29:27are items that are valuable or important
  640. 29:29to you such as money your passport and
  641. 29:32credit cards it's important to keep
  642. 29:35these items safe when you
  643. 29:37travel so remember these words map local
  644. 29:41language and valuables try to use them
  645. 29:45when you talk about your travel plans
  646. 29:47and
  647. 29:48experiences for example you could say I
  648. 29:52always carry a map and learn a few words
  649. 29:54in the local language to help me get
  650. 29:57around
  651. 29:58that's a perfect example Julia now
  652. 30:01listeners think about your next trip how
  653. 30:04will you use these tips to make your
  654. 30:06travel experience better try to
  655. 30:08incorporate these new vocabulary words
  656. 30:10into your
  657. 30:12plans great idea Adam practicing new
  658. 30:16words helps you remember them better and
  659. 30:19become more confident in using them and
  660. 30:22now let's move on to our final section
  661. 30:25where we'll answer some common questions
  662. 30:28about traveling let's answer some
  663. 30:30questions from our listeners we received
  664. 30:33a lot of interesting questions about
  665. 30:35travel and we are excited to share our
  666. 30:38answers with you yes Julia I love
  667. 30:41hearing from our listeners it makes our
  668. 30:44podcast more interactive and
  669. 30:46engaging so let's dive into the first
  670. 30:50question one listener asked what is your
  671. 30:53favorite place you have visited that's a
  672. 30:56great question and do you want to go
  673. 30:59first sure Julia my favorite place I
  674. 31:02have visited is Japan I loved everything
  675. 31:05about it from the beautiful temples in
  676. 31:07Kyoto to the bustling streets of Tokyo
  677. 31:10the culture the food and the people were
  678. 31:13all amazing I especially enjoyed
  679. 31:16participating in a traditional tea
  680. 31:18ceremony it was such a unique and
  681. 31:20calming experience that sounds wonderful
  682. 31:23Adam Japan is definitely on my travel
  683. 31:27list for me one of my favorite places
  684. 31:31I've visited is
  685. 31:32Italy I was enchanted by the history and
  686. 31:35beauty of Rome and I loved the Romantic
  687. 31:39canals of
  688. 31:40Venice the Italian cuisine was
  689. 31:43incredible and I enjoyed every meal from
  690. 31:46pasta to
  691. 31:48gelato visiting the Coliseum and the
  692. 31:51Vatican was also very memorable Italy is
  693. 31:54an amazing Choice Julia it's so rich in
  694. 31:58history and culture I'm sure our
  695. 32:00listeners would love to hear more about
  696. 32:02your experiences there now let's move on
  697. 32:05to the next question a listener asked
  698. 32:08what is one travel tip you swear by
  699. 32:12that's a fantastic question one travel
  700. 32:15tip I always follow is to pack light
  701. 32:20overpacking can make your trip more
  702. 32:23stressful because you have to carry
  703. 32:25heavy bags and worry about losing things
  704. 32:29I always try to pack only the essentials
  705. 32:32and leave some room for souvenirs that's
  706. 32:35a great tip Julia packing light can
  707. 32:38definitely make travel more
  708. 32:40enjoyable my travel tip is to always
  709. 32:43learn a few basic phrases in the local
  710. 32:45language it can really enhance your
  711. 32:48experience and help you connect with the
  712. 32:50locals simple phrases like Hello thank
  713. 32:53you and excuse me can go a long way
  714. 32:56absolutely Adam learning the local
  715. 32:58language shows respect and can make your
  716. 33:01interactions much smoother now let's
  717. 33:04move on to our next interactive segment
  718. 33:07a roleplaying exercise let's practice a
  719. 33:10conversation at a hotel this can help
  720. 33:13our listeners get more comfortable with
  721. 33:15common travel situations Adam you'll be
  722. 33:18the guest and I'll be the hotel
  723. 33:20receptionist good evening sir welcome to
  724. 33:23the Grand Hotel how can I help you today
  725. 33:27good evening I have a reservation under
  726. 33:29the name Adam Smith let me check our
  727. 33:32system yes Mr Smith we have your
  728. 33:35reservation you have booked a single
  729. 33:37room for three nights correct yes that's
  730. 33:40correct great could I see your passport
  731. 33:42please sure here it is thank you
  732. 33:45everything looks good here is your room
  733. 33:48key you are in Room 205 on the second
  734. 33:51floor the elevator is just around the
  735. 33:54corner if you need any assistance feel
  736. 33:57feel free to call the front desk thank
  737. 34:00you very much could you tell me what
  738. 34:02time breakfast is served breakfast is
  739. 34:04served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the
  740. 34:07dining room on the first floor perfect
  741. 34:10one more question where is the nearest
  742. 34:12ATM there is an ATM just outside the
  743. 34:15hotel to your right it's about a
  744. 34:172-minute walk thank you for your help
  745. 34:20have a good evening you're welcome Mr
  746. 34:22Smith enjoy your stay and that's our
  747. 34:25roleplaying exercise
  748. 34:28practicing conversations like this can
  749. 34:30help you feel more confident when you
  750. 34:33travel it's important to know how to ask
  751. 34:37for what you need and understand the
  752. 34:40responses absolutely Julia role playing
  753. 34:44is a great way to prepare for real life
  754. 34:46situations it can also help you learn
  755. 34:49and remember useful vocabulary let's
  756. 34:52review some of the key phrases we used
  757. 34:54in this exercise good idea Adam
  758. 34:58here are some important
  759. 35:00phrases I have a
  760. 35:03reservation could I see your passport
  761. 35:06please here is your room key and where
  762. 35:10is the nearest
  763. 35:12ATM practicing these phrases can help
  764. 35:15you navigate Hotel check-ins more
  765. 35:18smoothly that's right Julia and remember
  766. 35:21don't be afraid to ask questions if
  767. 35:23you're unsure about something Hotel
  768. 35:26staff are usually very helpful and
  769. 35:28willing to assist you exactly Adam and
  770. 35:31now let's encourage our listeners to
  771. 35:34practice these phrases with a partner or
  772. 35:37even in front of a mirror the more you
  773. 35:40practice the more comfortable you'll
  774. 35:43become yes practice is key and remember
  775. 35:46traveling is a wonderful way to learn
  776. 35:49and grow embrace the experiences and
  777. 35:52don't be afraid to make mistakes it's
  778. 35:54all part of the adventure that's a great
  779. 35:56Point Adam we hope our listeners found
  780. 35:59this interactive segment helpful if you
  781. 36:02have any questions or need further
  782. 36:04clarification feel free to reach out to
  783. 36:06us absolutely Julia we're here to help
  784. 36:09you on your journey to learning English
  785. 36:11and exploring the world thank you for
  786. 36:14joining us in this interactive segment
  787. 36:17thank you everyone let's move on to our
  788. 36:19closing section where we'll summarize
  789. 36:22today's episode and give you some final
  790. 36:24thoughts today we had a wonderful
  791. 36:27conversation about traveling and
  792. 36:28exploring new places we covered a lot of
  793. 36:32ground didn't we Adam we certainly did
  794. 36:34Julia we started by discussing why
  795. 36:37traveling is important and the many
  796. 36:39benefits it brings such as learning
  797. 36:41about different cultures and becoming
  798. 36:43more open-minded that's right Adam we
  799. 36:46also introduced some useful vocabulary
  800. 36:49words like culture
  801. 36:51open-minded and explore we hope our
  802. 36:55listeners found those words helpful
  803. 36:58yes and then we moved on to planning a
  804. 37:00trip we talked about the steps involved
  805. 37:04from choosing a destination to booking
  806. 37:06tickets and packing bags we also
  807. 37:09highlighted important vocabulary like
  808. 37:11destination accommodation and pack
  809. 37:15planning is a crucial part of traveling
  810. 37:18and understanding these terms can make
  811. 37:21the process much
  812. 37:23easier next we shared some personal
  813. 37:26travel experience experiences which I
  814. 37:29think really brought the topic to life
  815. 37:32hearing real stories makes it more
  816. 37:34relatable and inspiring absolutely Julia
  817. 37:39personal stories help connect the
  818. 37:40vocabulary and Concepts to real life
  819. 37:44situations we also focused on practical
  820. 37:46tips for travelers emphasizing the
  821. 37:49importance of carrying a map learning a
  822. 37:51few words in the local language and
  823. 37:54keeping valuable
  824. 37:55safe those tips are essential for anyone
  825. 37:59planning to travel especially beginners
  826. 38:02we also had an interactive segment where
  827. 38:04we answered listeners questions and
  828. 38:07practiced a role playing exercise at a
  829. 38:10hotel it was a fun way to apply what
  830. 38:12we've learned definitely Julia role
  831. 38:15playing helps build confidence and
  832. 38:17prepares you for real life scenarios we
  833. 38:20hope our listeners enjoyed participating
  834. 38:22in that segment and found it useful
  835. 38:25thank you so much for listening to today
  836. 38:27today's episode of the English Globe
  837. 38:30podcast we hope you learned something
  838. 38:33new and feel more confident about
  839. 38:35traveling and exploring new places yes
  840. 38:39thank you everyone traveling is a
  841. 38:41fantastic way to expand your horizons
  842. 38:44and practice English remember to use the
  843. 38:47tips and vocabulary we discussed today
  844. 38:50we appreciate your support and encourage
  845. 38:52you to share your travel stories and
  846. 38:54tips with us your feedback helps us make
  847. 38:58the podcast even better indeed Julia we
  848. 39:02love hearing from our listeners if you
  849. 39:04have any questions suggestions or topics
  850. 39:07you want us to cover in future episodes
  851. 39:10please let us know don't forget to
  852. 39:12practice the new words and phrases we've
  853. 39:14introduced today the more you practice
  854. 39:17the more natural they will become that's
  855. 39:20right Julia consistent practice is key
  856. 39:22to mastering a new language we look
  857. 39:25forward to having you with us in our
  858. 39:26next episode
  859. 39:28until then keep exploring keep learning
  860. 39:31and stay curious thank you for being
  861. 39:34part of the English Globe Community see
  862. 39:37you next time on the English Globe
  863. 39:39podcast take care and happy travels
  864. 39:42goodbye everyone
  865. 39:45[Music]

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