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Conversation Intermediate · Module 20 · Unit 96

Memorable Journeys or Trips

B2 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing life experiences and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What is one life experience that changed you?
  2. How do you handle difficult times?
  3. Who has been the most interesting person you met recently?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Itinerary

    noun

    /aɪˈtɪnəreri/

    Meaning:A plan.

    Follow the itinerary.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 216.

  • Resilient

    adjective

    /rɪˈzɪliənt/

    Meaning:Strong.

    Be resilient.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 217.

  • Insight

    noun

    /ˈɪnsaɪt/

    Meaning:Wisdom.

    Gain insight.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 218.

  • Connection

    noun

    /kəˈnekʃn/

    Meaning:Relationship.

    Make a connection.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 219.

  • Break the ice

    idiom

    /breɪk ðə aɪs/

    Meaning:Start talking.

    Break the ice.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 219.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia look back on their journey and life experiences.
  • David
    We have had so many experiences.
  • Olivia
    We have! I feel so much more resilient.
  • David
    And we have gained a lot of insight.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What do they feel they have gained?
  2. What do they remember about the beginning?
  3. How do they feel about their journey?

Exercise

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

  1. Which word means link?

  2. Which word means strong?

  3. ____ the ice.

  4. Gain ____.

  5. up / it / keep / let / us

  6. what / a / ride / life

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Are you more resilient now?
  2. Have you gained new insight?
  3. Do you value our connection?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Are you inspiring?
  2. Do you break the ice?
  3. Is the itinerary good?
  4. Are you resilient?
  5. Do you like life?
  6. Are you social?
  7. Do you meet people?
  8. Is it a ride?
  9. Are you happy?
  10. What is next?
Olivia
Yes, and the best part is our connection.
  • David
    Remember how hard it was to break the ice?
  • Olivia
    Haha, yes! We were so shy.
  • David
    I am glad we did it.
  • Olivia
    Me too, what a ride!