Episode 174 Speak English While Holidaying In English Speaking Countries

This week we have two episodes about Travel English. This first episode is specifically about traveling to predominantly English speaking nations. I'll go into a little bit of detail about why you might struggle to speak English in these countries and give you lots of tips to help you get ready to travel. Don't be afraid to support yourself with an English phrasebook, TripAdvisor and Google Maps, but don't let these things prevent you from speaking to anyone. Remember, it's a good idea to practise key vocabulary before you go: How much is it? Can you tell me where the museum is? Do you know where the nearest station is? Possibly the most important one: Please slow down. Don't be afraid to use it! Vocabulary Half and half - a common phrase when we have 50% of two things. Under pressure - a phrase describing stressful situations Scenarios - meaning examples of different situations Flip through something - used mostly for books and means to casually look through something Back-up - support or help for difficult situations Strike up a conversation - this phrasal verb means to begin or start a conversation with a stranger. Predominantly - mostly