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Conversation Intermediate · Module 12 · Unit 57

Memorable Experiences

B1 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will practice talking about memorable experiences and master common vocabulary for sharing personal stories.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What's a memory from your past that always brings a smile to your face?
  2. Do you like taking photos or keeping a journal to document your life?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Nostalgic

    adjective

    /nɒˈstældʒɪk/

    Meaning:Feeling a warm, affectionate, or sentimental longing for the past.

    Looking through old school photos always makes me feel nostalgic.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common when looking at old photos or listening to music from your youth.

  • Look back on

    phrasal verb

    /lʊk bæk ɒn/

    Meaning:To reflect on or think about past events.

    When I look back on my college days, I realize how much I grew.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often used with a sense of perspective or wisdom gained over time.

  • Once in a lifetime

    idiom

    /wʌns ɪn ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/

    Meaning:A rare opportunity or event that is unlikely to happen again.

    Seeing the Northern Lights was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe major trips, unique events, or rare chances.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are going through old photos and reminiscing about their journey together.
  • Daniel
    Hey, look at these—I was just looking back on photos from our first apartment.
  • Rachel
    Oh wow, that brings me back! It makes me feel so nostalgic.
  • Daniel
    Right? Moving in together felt like such a huge milestone for us.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What are Daniel and Rachel looking at?
  2. Why does seeing the photos make Rachel feel nostalgic?
  3. What milestone are they reminiscing about?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. Which of these events would best be described as a 'milestone'?

  2. Which situation best shows someone feeling 'nostalgic'?

  3. Whenever I ____ my university days, I remember how hard we worked.

  4. Hiking through the Amazon rainforest was truly ____.

  5. that / coffee shop / has / such / a / cozy / vibe

  6. we / always / look back on / those days / fondly

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What is a recent milestone in your life that you celebrated?
  2. What kinds of things—like music, smells, or places—make you feel nostalgic?
  3. When you look back on a difficult time in your past, how do you view it now?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you think it's great to appreciate past memories?
  2. What makes an experience feel truly 'once in a lifetime'?
  3. Why do people tend to get more nostalgic as they get older?
  4. What are some simple ways to mark milestones in everyday life?
  5. What is your favorite way to capture special memories?
  6. Is it possible to be 'too nostalgic'?
  7. How do native speakers use the word 'vibe' in casual conversation?
  8. Why is self-reflection important for personal growth?
  9. How should I talk about past experiences that weren't positive?
  10. Can a small everyday moment count as a meaningful milestone?
Rachel
It really was. Even with boxes everywhere, that place had such a fun vibe.
  • Daniel
    Remember that road trip we took right after we moved in?
  • Rachel
    How could I forget? That was totally a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
  • Daniel
    I'm really glad we took so many photos along the way.
  • Rachel
    Same here. It's crazy to see how far we've come.