Contenido del curso
Inglés para Viajar: Vocabulario y Conversación Esencial
Traveling to an English-speaking country can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it requires some preparation to make the most of it. This course is designed to help you build useful vocabulary for traveling and gain the confidence you need to communicate effectively, whether you're at the airport, ordering food, or socializing with locals.
Why should you learn English for traveling?
English is the most spoken language in the world. According to Ethnologue, over 1.2 billion people speak English globally [01:52]. This means that even in countries where English is not the native language, such as Germany, it is easy to find people who can communicate in English.
Learning English before your trip brings several practical benefits:
Your overall experience will be much better if you prepare your English skills ahead of time. And if you travel to an English-speaking country, most of the media content — newspapers, movies, signs — will be in English [02:40].
How is this course structured?
The course is divided into four modules [00:28] that follow the natural flow of a trip:
Besides the audio classes, there is a bonus feature: three virtual reality classes where you meet James and Julia, two characters traveling to New York City [01:10]. Through their dialogues, you learn even more vocabulary in context. To access those classes, you need a simple virtual reality viewer such as a Google Cardboard Viewer and the YouTube app installed on your phone.
What can you do to immerse yourself while traveling?
A practical tip shared in the course comes from a girl from Brazil [02:46]. In each country she visited, she liked to read the local newspaper, go to the supermarket, watch movies at the cinema, and try local food and drinks. These small habits help you practice your English in real-life contexts and connect more deeply with each destination.
What is the next step to prepare your trip?
The most exciting part is about to begin: start planning your trip [03:15]. Think about your destination, the situations you might face, and the vocabulary you will need. Having a plan makes your learning more focused and effective.
Do you have a usual plan when you travel to a new country? Share it in the comments section and check out what other students are doing — you might find great ideas or discover someone who shares the same travel style as you.
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EstudianteI want to learn English for the following reasons:
me too 👍
me too
++My plan when I travel to US:++ I'm studying English to look for a Job and do the interviews in such a way that I don't feel nervuos or unconfortable to be able to express anything. I only traleved once to the United States, and the part where I had to talk to the most strangers was in the supermarket and it was not as difficult as I thought it would be.
I've just learned something new with ur paragraph, thanks 🙏
I want to learn English for a simple reason: say goodbye to the subtitles of a video and read from the original source.
La verdad no entiendo nada
Really? I think it was a good new accent to deal with listening skills. .
x3, but so we can try to pamper ourselves even more
why you should learn english to travel ? to be able to communicate with people
¿Why you should learn english to travel? R// to know how to communicate better.
Yes! I usually have a plan when I visit a new country. I like to go to the museums, visit theaters, eat local food. It's really amazing to discover a new culture.
When I travel to an English country I'll visit tech companies.
The only country I have traveled to is the United States. I am so excited to join this course. Before traveling I always do some research about the most famous or recognized places in the city I'm going to visit! Then I create a fantastic plan to go to all of them, starting with the ones closer to the hotel I'm going to stay in. When I don't know where I am I ask people and at the same time, I practice my English.
Do you dream of traveling to an English speaking country?
Suenas con viajar a un pais de habla inglesa?
Or are you going to travel soon and you want to improve you English speaking skills for your trip?
O vas a viajar pronto y quieres mejorar tus habilidades para hablar ingles.
You are in their right course!
Estas en el curso correcto.
You will learn useful vocabulary for traveling.
Aprenderas vocabulario util para viajar
In the resources section of each class, you will find the transcript in case you need it.
En la seccion de recursos de cada calse, encontraras la transcripción por si la nesecitas.
This course is divided into four modules designed to guide you on what to do before your trip.
Este curso esta dividido en cuatro modulos diseñados para guiarte sobre que haces antes de viajar.
What to say in the airport and during the flight.
es decir en el aeropuerto y durante el vuelo
If you like to socialize or if you want to kwow what you´re ordering to drink or to eat.
si te gusta socializar o si quieres saber que estas ordenando para beber o comer
What to do when you arrive to your destination.
Que hacer cuando llegues atu destino
As well as how to get the most put of you trip without the frightening languages barrier.
y como aprovechar ek maximo d etu viaje si la aterradora barrera dell lenguaje
I have traveled to over twenty countries.
He viajado a mas de 20 paises
I speak three languages fluently and I am learning my fourth languages.
Hablo tres idiomas con fluidez y estoy aprendiendo mi cusrto idioma
It´s pretty obvious that I enjoy traveling and languages.
Ovio que disfruto viajar y los idiomas
I am a professional growth course director and a teacher in Platzi.
Soy directora de sursos de crecimiento profesional en platzi
It´s my peasure to be your teacher for this course.
Besude the audio classes, you will also find a bonus.
Ademas de las clases de audio tambien encontraras un bono
Three visrtual reality classes in wich you will meet James and Julia who are you traveling te NYC
3 de realidad virtual en en el que conoceras a JYJ quienes estan viajando en NYC
Through their dialogue, you will laern even more vocabulary.
Atraves de sus dialogoa aprenderas mas vocavulario
To watch those classes, you will need a simple virtual reality viewer, such as a Google cardboard
Para ver esas classes necesitaras un visor d erealidad visrtual simple, como un google cardboard
viewer, and the YouTube app installed in you phone in this class, I want to tell you why you should
y la app de Youtube istalada en tu telefono en esta clase , quiero decirte porque deberias
learn English for traveling. Well for starters, it is the most spoken lamguage.
aprender ingles para viajar. Bueno paar empezar es el idioma mas hablado
Accordign to Ethnologue over 1.200 million people in the world speak English.
De acuerdo con —— mas de ———-personas en el mundo habaln ingles.
It makes it easier to communicate effectively during travelling.
Facilita la comunicacion efectiva durante los viajes.
Even in countries where English is not the native language such as Germany for example, it´s easy to find people who speak English.
Since you can communicate effectively, you can understand and learn more about the culture, meet new people and be able to talk with them with confidance.
Como puedes comunicarte de manera efectiva puedes y aprender mas sobre la cultura , conocer nuevas personas y poder habalr con ellan con confienzas.
And it can also make you feel more independent so yuo can organize your trip and not feel restricted by a tour for example.
Y tambien te pueden hacer sentir mas independientes paar que puedas organizar tu viaje si sentirte restringuido por un tour, por ejemplo
Your overall experience will be much better if you learn English
Tu experiencia sera mucho mejor si aprendes ingles
And if you travel to an English speaking country, most of the media content will be in English.
Si viajan a un pais de habla inglesa la mayor parte del contenido de los medios estarn en Ingles.
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My usual plan when I go another country is, research about the country, history, culture, place to visit and also if they have some important celebration to know about that.
That is great. Is important to know everything about the place that we are going to be.
Learning English for traveling is essential because it's the most widely spoken language globally, with over 1.2 billion speakers. It facilitates effective communication, allowing you to navigate airports, order food, and interact with locals confidently. Understanding English enhances your travel experience, making it easier to learn about cultures and meet new people. By mastering English, you gain independence, enabling you to organize trips without relying on tours. This skill ultimately enriches your overall travel experience.
when I travel I used to visit libraries
Yes! I usually have a plan when I visit a new country. I like to go to the museums, visit theaters, eat local food. It's really amazing to discover a new culture.
y plan when I travel to US: I’m studying English to look for a Job and do the interviews in such a way that I don’t feel nervuos or unconfortable to be able to express anything. I only traleved once to the United States, and the part where I had to talk to the most strangers was in the supermarket and it was not as difficult as I thought it would be.
I would like to learn this course because I want to travel and feel confident when I'm going to communicate myself with others.
My plan when I travel to US: I’m studying English to look for a Job and do the interviews in such a way that I don’t feel nervuos or unconfortable to be able to express anything. I only traleved once to the United States, and the part where I had to talk to the most strangers was in the supermarket and it was not as difficult as I thought it would be. and viait different countries
Do you have a usual plan when you travel to a new country? What I do is to make a reservation in an Airb&b. While in the country I look for a place where I can get some tourist information for places to visit.
