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Talking about travel plans in English
Everyday English for talking about travel plans. Key line: “So, where are you thinking of going this summer?”
Full script
Lin
So, where are you thinking of going this summer?
Them
I'm leaning toward Japan, if I can get time off.
Lin
Nice. Are you planning a city trip or nature stuff?
Them
A bit of both. Temples first, then maybe a mountain hike.
Lin
That sounds great. I always say I'll pack light.
Them
Same here, then somehow I bring five extra socks.
Lin
I get that. My suitcase loves outfits more than walking.
Them
Then Japan better watch out for our fashionable socks.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Plan to go
✓ be thinking of goingPlan to go
Use with a place or activity
Preference
✓ leaning toward...more into...
More natural than prefer
Get time off
✓ get time offGet time off
Very common in speech
Pack light
✓ pack lightTravel light
Common before a trip
Quick answers
Plan to go: what to say in English
Say “be thinking of going” — plan to go. Use with a place or activity.
Preference: what to say in English
Say “leaning toward...” — more into. More natural than prefer.
Get time off: what to say in English
Say “get time off” — get time off. Very common in speech.
Pack light: what to say in English
Say “pack light” — travel light. Common before a trip.