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Podcast: Travel & Transport
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Welcome to Muse English! I'm Maya, and today Lena and I are talking about something we both love: travel and transport.
Yes! Traveling is one of the best ways to learn English. You meet people, you ask for directions, you read signs everywhere. But first, a little question for you, Maya. Do you prefer traveling by car, or do you like flying?
Honestly, I love a good road trip. Last summer I went on a road trip with my sister, and we drove through three different states. There is something so free about a road trip. You stop when you want and eat where you want. Every road trip feels like a small adventure.
That sounds wonderful. A road trip is great when you have time. But when I need to get far, I fly. I still remember the first time I had to embark on a long flight alone. I was so nervous to embark on that plane. Embarking on a journey by air always feels exciting and a little scary.
I know that feeling! After you embark, you sit for hours, and then you finally disembark. When you disembark, your legs feel strange. I always stretch after I disembark from a long flight. Disembarking takes patience when everyone is standing in the aisle.
Exactly! And then the jet lag hits you. Oh, jet lag is the worst part of flying far. Last time I flew to Asia, my jet lag was so bad I woke up at three in the morning every single day. Jet lag happens because your body clock is completely confused. Some people say drinking lots of water helps with jet lag, but for me, only good sleep fixes jet lag. How about you, Maya? Do you get jet lag too?
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Alright, welcome back! So, Lena, you mentioned jet lag. What about turbulence? I really hate turbulence. The last time I flew, there was strong turbulence over the ocean, and my coffee almost spilled on my shirt. Turbulence is normal, but nobody enjoys turbulence. Pilots say turbulence is like driving over bumps on a road in the sky. I just close my eyes during turbulence and breathe slowly until it passes.
Me too. I hold the armrest during turbulence and count to ten. Anyway, once we land safely, the fun part starts. On my last trip, I joined a day excursion to an old castle outside the city. The excursion was organized by my hotel, and the excursion guide knew everything about the building. I love a good excursion because you learn so much in just one day. Have you ever been on an excursion like that, Maya?
Oh yes! And when I travel, I always check if the hotel has a porter. A porter can carry your heavy bags up to your room, and the porter usually knows the best local restaurants. I once gave a porter a big tip because he ran all the way back to the station to find my lost phone. A good porter is worth every penny, honestly.
That's a lovely story. Speaking of stations, I had a long stopover in Dubai once. My stopover was six hours, so I took a quick taxi tour of the city instead of sitting at the gate. A stopover can be boring if you just wait around, but my stopover turned into a mini trip. Some airlines even offer free city tours during a stopover, which is a brilliant idea.
Wow, that's smart! I always book a round-trip ticket because it is usually cheaper. With a round-trip ticket, you do not have to worry about the way back. My round-trip flight to Mexico cost less than two one-way flights, and a round-trip plan also helps me organize my vacation days better. Do you usually buy a round-trip ticket too, Lena?
Always. It saves money and stress. You know what else I love about traveling by train? When you disembark at a beautiful old station, a porter is often waiting to help with your bags. On my trip to Italy, I had to disembark in Rome during a busy morning. The porter took my suitcase to the wrong room by mistake, and we both laughed about it. That porter then joined our little excursion around the city, and later we all shared stories about our longest stopover experiences.
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And we're back! Maya, do you ever sleep in a tent when you travel, or do you always stay in hotels?
Actually, I love a campsite in the mountains. At our campsite, we cooked dinner over a fire and told stories until late. A campsite is simple: a tent, a sleeping bag, and the stars above you. Last year our campsite was near a quiet lake, and we swam every morning. If you want a cheap and peaceful vacation, a campsite is perfect. I dream about our next campsite trip already.
I agree, a campsite holiday is so relaxing and close to nature. And it connects to everything we talked about today. Whether you embark on a cruise, disembark at a new airport, fight jet lag, survive turbulence, join an excursion, thank a porter, enjoy a stopover, book a round-trip, sleep at a campsite, or drive a road trip, every single journey teaches you new English words.
Beautifully said, Lena. That is all for today. Keep practicing, keep traveling, and we will see you tomorrow on Muse English. Bye!
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📝Grammar: Quantifiers
We use **a lot of** and **lots of** for large quantities. We can use them with countable and uncountable nouns. **Lots of** is a little more informal than **a lot of**. We use **many** with plural countable nouns, and **much** with uncountable nouns. These two are common in negative sentences and questions. **Plenty of** means "more than enough". For example, there was **plenty of** food at our campsite. For small quantities, we use **a little** with uncountable nouns. We use **a few** with plural countable nouns. Both mean "some, but not a lot". **Very little** and **very few** are more n
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