Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Talking About Travel

In this lesson, students will develop vocabulary and conversation skills by talking about travel and focusing on Thailand.

Lesson Notes October 6, 2026 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• I updated MyNumber card at the city office today, and it was so hot inside.

  • You have to update your driver’s license on your MyNumber card every five years.

• We are going to perform from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (NOT “performance” is a noun, so we have to say “We will have a performance is from …”)

• Have you memorized all the songs for the performance?

  • I have to memorize three new dances for later this year.

Appropriate Language

• Expiry date (Noun phrase) = The specific date printed on a product, such as food, medicine, or an official document, showing when it is no longer safe or valid to use.

  • Always check the expiry date on the milk carton before buying it.

  • You cannot travel abroad if your passport is past its expiry date.

  • This medicine should be thrown away because it has reached its expiry date.

Travel

• Ruling (noun / adjective) ˈruːlɪŋ / ROO-ling

• Luxury (noun / adjective) ˈlʌkʃəri / LUK-shuh-ree

• Impressive (adjective) ɪmˈprɛsɪv / im-PRES-iv

• Martial art (noun) ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑːrt / MAR-shul ART

Next lesson

October 13, 2026 “Talking about Travel” Read page 12 twice; once to circle the vocabulary words from Section 4, and a second time to help answer Section 5 True / False. Try to read the article out loud