Sightseeing and exploring B1
Wandering around, taking in the sights, and getting away from it all.
Having a look round
look around — to visit a place and look at the things in itA: Are you ready to leave the museum?
B: Not yet, I want to look around a bit more.
show around — to give someone a tour of a placeA: Is this your first time here?
B: Yeah, could you show me around?
A: Of course! Let me introduce you to everyone.
get around — travel locallyA: How do you usually get around the city?
B: I mostly use my bike, but sometimes I take the tram.
Getting away
get away B2 — take a short holidayA: Are you doing anything special this weekend?
B: Yeah, I'm getting away to the coast with some friends.
More everyday phrasesB1 · everyday
travel destination — place to visitA: Where's your dream travel destination?
B: I'd love to visit Iceland and see the Northern Lights.
remote area — far away placeA: Where did you grow up?
B: In a remote area in the mountains. We didn't even have internet until I was a teenager.
Planning a trip
Priya: I really need to get away for a few days.
Tom: Somewhere out in the countryside, or more in town near the shops?
Priya: The countryside. Somewhere nice and quiet.
Once you arrive
Priya: Shall we look around the old town first?
Tom: Yeah — reception said they'd show us around later anyway.
Finding your feet
Tom: It's really easy to get around here — everything's so close.
Priya: Perfect, we can walk everywhere.