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The Great California Road Trip – HearSay English A2
Master travel English while navigating the diverse landscapes of the American West. Practice essential listening and speaking skills for planning, driving, and exploring on the go.
Lessons Planning the route Sarah and Mark look at a map to plan their journey from San Francisco.
Vocabulary a road trip (a long car journey) a map (a drawing of an area) to plan (to decide what to do) an itinerary (a travel schedule) the weather (the conditions outside) Objectives Discuss a travel itinerary Talk about the weather Renting a car The friends pick up their vehicle in downtown San Francisco.
Vocabulary a rental car (a car you pay to borrow) a license (a permit to drive) insurance (protection for accidents) a key (a tool to open doors) to rent (to pay for temporary use) a desk (a table for working) Objectives Rent a vehicle at a desk Ask about car insurance Leaving San Francisco Beating the morning rush hour to cross the Golden Gate Bridge.
Vocabulary traffic (cars on the road) a bridge (a structure over water) a city (a large town) to leave (to go away) early (before the usual time) the morning (the first part of the day) Objectives Describe traffic conditions Talk about departure times Driving Highway One Cruising down the scenic coastal highway toward Big Sur.
Vocabulary the coast (land near the sea) a view (what you can see) to drive (to control a car) slow (not fast) the ocean (the sea) a cliff (a steep rock face) Objectives Describe scenic views Give driving directions Stopping in Big Sur Pulling over to take photos of the beautiful trees and mountains.
Vocabulary a mountain (a high piece of land) a tree (a tall plant with branches) a camera (a device for taking photos) to stop (to cease moving) beautiful (very pretty) a picture (a photograph) Objectives Suggest taking a break Describe natural surroundings Arriving in Los Angeles Navigating busy freeways to reach their hotel in LA.
Vocabulary a hotel (a place to sleep on vacation) to check in (to register at a hotel) a freeway (a large fast road) busy (full of activity) a reservation (a booked room) a bed (a piece of furniture for sleeping) Objectives Check into a hotel Complain about busy roads Driving to Las Vegas Heading through the hot, dry desert of the Mojave.
Vocabulary a desert (a dry sandy area) a gas station (a place to buy fuel) fuel (energy for a car) straight (without curves) hot (having a high temperature) dry (without water) Objectives Discuss fueling up the car Describe desert weather Exploring Las Vegas Walking down the bright, loud streets of the Vegas Strip.
Vocabulary a casino (a place for gambling) bright (giving out lots of light) a show (a performance) loud (making a lot of noise) to walk (to move on foot) the street (a public road in a town) Objectives Describe sensory experiences Navigate a busy entertainment area Preparing for Grand Canyon Packing backpacks with enough water for the deep canyon hike.
Vocabulary a canyon (a deep gorge) deep (going far down) water (a clear liquid to drink) to pack (to put things in a bag) a backpack (a bag carried on the back) heavy (weighing a lot) Objectives Pack a bag for an excursion Express concern about weight At the Grand Canyon Walking safely along the edge of the South Rim.
Vocabulary the edge (the outside limit of an object) a trail (a path in nature) a rock (a solid piece of stone) sunny (full of sunshine) safe (protected from danger) a guide (a person who shows the way) Objectives Follow safety instructions Talk about trail conditions Driving to Arches Passing the park entrance and looking for red arches.
Vocabulary an arch (a curved rock structure) red (the color of blood) a road (a route for cars) a sign (a board giving information) a park (a protected public area) an entrance (a place to go in) Objectives Read road signs Locate a park entrance Hiking in Arches Getting tired on a dusty path among the park visitors.
Vocabulary to hike (to walk a long distance) tired (needing sleep or rest) a bottle (a container for liquids) a path (a small walking route) a visitor (a tourist or guest) a boot (a strong shoe) Objectives Express physical fatigue Talk about hiking gear Journey to Lake Tahoe Arriving at a cold, blue lake surrounded by a green forest.
Vocabulary a lake (a large body of water) blue (the color of the sky) a forest (a large area of trees) a cabin (a small wooden house) cold (having a low temperature) a window (a glass opening in a wall) Objectives Describe cold weather environments Locate accommodation Relaxing at Lake Tahoe Taking a break to swim and sit on the clear shore.
Vocabulary a boat (a small vessel for water) to swim (to move through water) a shore (the land along water) a towel (a cloth for drying) clear (transparent) relaxing (making you feel calm) Objectives Discuss leisure activities Describe clear water Driving to Yosemite Setting up a tent in the valley and storing food from bears.
Vocabulary a valley (low land between hills) a bear (a large wild mammal) to camp (to sleep outside in a tent) food (what you eat) a tent (a portable fabric shelter) a sleeping bag (a warm bag for sleeping in) Objectives Talk about camping gear Give warnings about wildlife Wildlife in Yosemite Being quiet and careful near slippery rivers and wild animals.
Vocabulary a river (a flowing body of water) slippery (difficult to stand on) careful (avoiding danger) an animal (a living creature) quiet (making little noise) wild (living in nature) Objectives Advise caution near water Observe nature quietly Waterfalls in Yosemite Feeling the wet mist from a high, spectacular spring waterfall.
Vocabulary a waterfall (water dropping from a height) high (tall) the spring (the season after winter) wet (covered in water) spectacular (amazing to look at) the mist (a cloud of tiny water drops) Objectives Describe impressive scenery Talk about seasonal changes Heading south through desert Taking a long detour and stopping for a snack at a rest area.
Vocabulary a detour (a different route) a rest area (a place to stop on a highway) a toilet (a bathroom fixture) a snack (a small amount of food) long (measuring a great distance) a break (a short pause from an activity) Objectives Discuss changing driving routes Request a toilet break Arriving in San Diego Pulling into the southern beach city, hungry for dinner.
Vocabulary a beach (a sandy shore by the sea) the south (a compass direction) to arrive (to reach a place) a restaurant (a place to buy and eat meals) hungry (wanting food) dinner (the main evening meal) Objectives Talk about arriving at a destination Order food at a restaurant Beaches of San Diego Enjoying the warm sun, sand, and ocean waves.
Vocabulary the sand (tiny grains of rock on a beach) a wave (a moving ridge of water) to surf (to ride waves on a board) an umbrella (a device for shade) warm (comfortably hot) the sun (the star that gives Earth light) Objectives Describe beach activities Talk about warm weather Returning the rental car Giving back the keys and packing bags for the airport flight home.
Vocabulary an airport (a place where planes fly from) a flight (a journey in an airplane) a bag (a container for carrying things) a ticket (a piece of paper for travel) to return (to give back) a memory (something you remember) Objectives Complete a car return process Check in at an airport 