Travel

Q: What are some common places you might visit during a trip?

Common places include the park , beach , mountain , zoo , museum , and shrine or temple .

Q: What are some different ways of transportation used for travel?

You can travel by bus , train , plane , bike , or car .

Q: How do you say where you would like to go in the future?

You use the pattern: "I want to go to [Place]."

Q: What small word must you remember to include after "go" when naming a destination?

You must remember the word "to" (e.g., "go to Tokyo").

Q: What are the words for "trip time" in the USA and the UK?

In the USA, people use "vacation," while in the UK, people use "holiday."

Q: How do you say "go" and "see" when talking about a trip that already finished?

Use "went" instead of "go" and "saw" instead of "see."

Q: What is a good phrase to describe your feelings about a past trip?

You can say "It was..." followed by an adjective like fun , beautiful , or great .

Q: How do you ask a friend where they want to go?

You ask: "Where do you want to go?"

Q: What is the rule for writing names of cities and countries in English?

Always start names of specific places with a capital letter (a big letter).

English · Elementary School · 3 min read · Updated: Sep 7, 2026

Let’s Go on an Adventure! Learning About Travel

Hello! Are you ready to explore the world? Traveling is one of the most exciting things we can do. Whether you are going to a nearby park or a famous city far away, English can help you share your stories and make new friends. In this chapter, we will learn the words and phrases you need to talk about your trips and dream vacations!

1. Essential Travel Vocabulary

Before we set off, we need to know the names of places and how we get there. Don't worry if some words look long; we will take them one step at a time!

Places to Visit

Park (公園 - koen)
Beach (海辺 - umibe)
Mountain (山 - yama)
Zoo (動物園 - dobutsuen)
Museum (博物館 - hakubutsukan)
Shrine / Temple (神社 / お寺 - jinja / otera)

How Do We Get There? (Transportation)

Bus (バス)
Train (電車 - densha)
Plane (飛行機 - hikoki)
Bike (自転車 - jitensha)
Car (車 - kuruma)

Quick Review: Try to say "I go to the beach by train." It’s a great way to practice both sets of words at once!

2. Talking About Your Dream Trip

When we talk about travel, we often want to tell people where we want to go. We use a very simple pattern for this.

The Pattern: I want to go to [Place].

Examples:
I want to go to Hokkaido.
I want to go to the zoo.

Wait! What about the "To"?
A common mistake is to forget the word "to." Remember: we "go to" a place. Think of the "to" as an arrow pointing to your destination!

Did You Know?

In English-speaking countries, people often use "vacation" (in the USA) or "holiday" (in the UK) to talk about their travel time. Both are correct!

After you come back from a trip, your friends will want to hear all about it! Since the trip happened in the past, we use some special "past" words. Here are the most common ones for travel:

Went (the past of "go"): I went to Okinawa.
Saw (the past of "see"): I saw a big blue sea.
Ate (the past of "eat"): I ate delicious noodles.
Enjoyed: I enjoyed the trip!
Was: It was fun! / It was beautiful.

Key Takeaway: Use "It was..." to describe your feelings. "It was great!" is a perfect way to end any travel story.

4. Asking Questions About Travel

To have a real conversation (a "やり取り" or exchange), you need to ask your friends questions too! Here are three simple questions you can use:

Where do you want to go? (どこに行きたいですか？)
How do you get there? (どうやってそこに行きますか？)
What did you see? (何を見ましたか？)

Memory Trick: Think of the "W" questions!
Where = Place
What = Thing/Activity

5. Writing and Reading Travel Words

In 5th and 6th grade, we start to look at how these words are written. You don't need to memorize every spelling by heart, but try to recognize the big letters (capital letters) at the start of place names!

Writing Tip: Names of specific cities or countries always start with a big letter.
tokyo (No ❌) → Tokyo (Yes ✅)
japan (No ❌) → Japan (Yes ✅)

Reading Tip: When you see a travel brochure or a sign, look for words you know like "Bus" or "Station." You are already reading English!

Summary Checklist

• Can I name 3 places to visit?
• Can I say "I want to go to..."?
• Do I know that "went" means "go" in the past?
• Do I remember to use capital letters for names like "London" or "Osaka"?

Note: If you want to learn how to ask for help when you are lost during a trip, check out the chapter on "Asking and Giving Directions"! If you want to talk about buying things or eating on your trip, look at "Shopping and Meals."

Keep practicing, and soon you'll be a world-traveler in English!

Quick check

Can you answer these now?

Open each question to check the key ideas from this chapter.

What are some common places you might visit during a trip?

Common places include the park, beach, mountain, zoo, museum, and shrine or temple.

What are some different ways of transportation used for travel?

You can travel by bus, train, plane, bike, or car.

How do you say where you would like to go in the future?

You use the pattern: "I want to go to [Place]."

What small word must you remember to include after "go" when naming a destination?

You must remember the word "to" (e.g., "go to Tokyo").

What are the words for "trip time" in the USA and the UK?

In the USA, people use "vacation," while in the UK, people use "holiday."

How do you say "go" and "see" when talking about a trip that already finished?

Use "went" instead of "go" and "saw" instead of "see."

What is a good phrase to describe your feelings about a past trip?

You can say "It was..." followed by an adjective like fun, beautiful, or great.

How do you ask a friend where they want to go?

You ask: "Where do you want to go?"

What is the rule for writing names of cities and countries in English?

Always start names of specific places with a capital letter (a big letter).

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