In this podcast, you’ll learn lots of vocabulary connected to travel agents so that you can book your holiday in English without any misunderstandings that might spoil your holiday.
Useful travel phrases and holiday vocabulary: https://inglespodcast.com/528
Holidays and Travel: https://inglespodcast.com/156
Air Travel Vocabulary: https://inglespodcast.com/108
Travel in Morocco with special guest Nicola (and indirect questions): https://inglespodcast.com/50
Vocabulary
Trip / travel / journey
Travel agent / tour operator
Itinerary
Accommodation arrangements
Last-minute deals
Tailor-made tours
Flight reservations
Hotel reservations/bookings
Exclusive offers
Luxury travel / budget travel
All-inclusive resort / deal / package
A package holiday
Visa requirements
Entry requirements (Not necessarily a visa. e.g. the new ETA – electronic travel authorisation – required BEFORE entering the UK from April 2025, price 10 pounds.)
Travel agency commission
Charge / surcharge
Single room supplement
Discount
Frequent flyer miles
Booking confirmation
Cancellation policy
Group tours
No show
Travel insurance
Discussion
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a travel agent compared to booking travel online yourself?
What skills and qualities make a good travel agent?
What future trends do you foresee in the travel agency industry?
Could AI do the same job as a travel agent just as well if not better?
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English. Do you tend to arrange your holidays yourself or go through a travel agent? Have you had any bad experiences with travel agents in the past? We’d love to hear about it!
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