A2: Travel Abroad: USA, England, and Germany Roleplay
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Practice USA airport, England train, and Germany ticket questions with family details.
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Setting the Scene
to Ovi Maya in New York in the USA, in England, and Berlin in Germany. She and her and for am, is, are, my, your, his, her, and These are but they a when you
The Conversation
Situation 1
USA: arrive, introduce yourself, and get to the hotel
USA: arrive, introduce yourself, and get to the hotel
Introduce yourself at a USA airport or hotel, say who you are travelling with, and ask...
Introduce yourself, say who is with you, and ask for shuttle help.
traveler at a New York airport help desk with suitcase, family photo on phone, hotel shuttle area, and no readable text
Hi, I'm Maya. I'm Brazil. I'm with my Ana.
to JFK in New York. can I
We the Where is the
It is 9.
9, you. Can you that
Sure. then 9 is the
Do we to our
Yes, Show it to the
My has our She is
Good. You are Have a in the USA.
Continue The Conversation
USA: arrive, introduce yourself, and get to the hotel
Continue as Traveler.
Main question: Introduce yourself, say who is with you, and ask for shuttle or hotel help.
Follow-up questions
- Who are you travelling with?
- Where do you need to go?
Answer help
Hi, I'm Maya.
I'm from Brazil.
I'm travelling with my sister.
Where is the shuttle pickup?
Useful phrases
Could you say that again, please?
Show it to the driver.
Have a nice stay.
Focus: present simple to be | question forms | possessive adjectives | polite requests
Tip: Use one phrase and add your real detail.
Quick Grammar Check
Where _____ the shuttle pickup?
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is
Tip: Use is with he, she, it.
Use is with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
- "am" goes with I.
- "is" goes with one person or thing.
- "are" goes with you, we, they, or more than one thing.
Check your understanding
What does Maya say first?
Situation 2
England: ask train questions and talk about your visit
England: ask train questions and talk about your visit
Ask about a platform, card payment, a return ticket, or the Underground in England, the...
Ask about the platform, card payment, and visiting your aunt.
traveler asking station staff in London with train platform cues, tap card gate, and no readable text
Hello. I'm my in Which is the to Camden?
4. It in
Thank you. Is this a
Yes. It you there and
Can I by
Yes, you can.
My us the Where is the
It is the
Does this my
It Camden. Then the
Thank you for your
You're Enjoy England.
Continue The Conversation
England: ask train questions and talk about your visit
Continue as Traveler.
Main question: Ask about a platform, card payment, or the Underground. Say who you are visiting.
Follow-up questions
- Who are you visiting?
- What ticket do you need?
Answer help
I am visiting my aunt.
The platform is 4.
I need a return ticket.
Useful phrases
Where is the Underground?
It leaves in ten minutes.
Focus: present simple to be | question forms | possessive adjectives | polite requests
Tip: Use one phrase and add your real detail.
Quick Grammar Check
Which platform _____ the train to Camden?
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is
Tip: Use is before the subject in simple be.
Use is before the subject in simple be questions.
- "do" and "does" help make action questions.
- "is" and "are" move before the subject in be questions.
- "can" asks about ability, permission, or a practical option.
Check your understanding
Who is Maya visiting in London?
Situation 3
Germany: introduce your trip and buy a ticket
Germany: introduce your trip and buy a ticket
Use English politely in Germany to say where you are going, mention your travel compani...
Mention your cousin, buy tickets, and validate them.
traveler near a Berlin station ticket machine with a helpful local person, train clock, validation machine, and no readable text
Excuse me. Do you
Yes, a What do you
I'm in Berlin, and I'm to Potsdam with my
You to Potsdam.
Do I to them?
Yes. Put in the the
Where is the
It is to the
Thank you. My is by the
Then the then your
Good. Can you the
Buy the them, then the
Germany
Continue The Conversation
Germany: introduce your trip and buy a ticket
Continue as Traveler.
Main question: Use English politely in Germany. Mention your cousin and validate tickets.
Follow-up questions
- Where are you going?
- What should you do before the train?
Answer help
I am going to Potsdam.
My cousin is with me.
Do I need to validate this ticket?
Useful phrases
Validate the tickets first.
Then board the train.
Focus: present simple to be | question forms | possessive adjectives
Tip: Use one phrase and add your real detail.
Quick Grammar Check
I'm in Berlin, and I'm going to Potsdam with _____ cousin.
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my
Tip: Use my before a noun for something connected.
Use my before a noun for something connected to the speaker.
- my: Use my before a noun for something connected to the speaker.
- your: Use your before a noun for something connected to the listener.
- his: Use his before a noun for something connected to a boy or man.
Check your understanding
What does Maya ask first in Germany?
Situation 4
Full roleplay: introduce, ask, and compare
Full roleplay: introduce, ask, and compare
A: Now let's practise.
Compare the three countries and add family details.
two students practising a three-country travel roleplay with blank country cards, suitcase, family photo on phone, and no readable text
let's In the USA, I 'Hi, I'm Maya. I'm with my '
Good. Then 'Where is the '
In England, I 'I'm my Which is it? '
Yes. You can 'Can I by '
In Germany, I 'Do I to this '
Excellent. Add
My is with me in the USA. My is in England. My is with me in Germany.
You and
me
Yes. Clear is
Continue The Conversation
Full roleplay: introduce, ask, and compare
Continue as Traveler.
Main question: Compare the USA, England, and Germany. Add one family or companion detail.
Follow-up questions
- Which country feels easiest?
- What family detail can you add?
Answer help
My sister is with me.
My aunt is in England.
My cousin is with me.
Useful phrases
Clear English is enough.
Small questions help me travel.
Focus: present simple to be | question forms | possessive adjectives | polite requests
Tip: Use one phrase and add your real detail.
Quick Grammar Check
You can also ask, '_____ pay by card?'
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Can I
Tip: Think about which phrase sounds the most natural.
Use Can I for a direct practical question. It is useful, but a little less soft than Could I.
- "Could I" is softer than "Can I".
- "I'd like" makes a polite request, while "Would you like" offers a choice.
Check your understanding
What family words does Maya practise?
Wrap-Up
Maya in She where, which, and do and her and Repeat these Hi, I am Maya. Where is the Which is it? Do I to this Good You do not Clear and are
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Who travels with Maya in the USA?
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Where is the USA shuttle pickup?
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Why is Maya in England?
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What does Maya ask about paying in England?
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What must Maya do in Germany before the train?
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Present Simple: Be
Use am, is, and are.
am | is | are
Choose
Where _____ the shuttle pickup?
Use this pattern to choose the correct be verb.
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is
Tip: Use the lesson line.
Use this pattern to choose the correct be verb.
- "am" goes with I.
- "is" goes with one person or thing.
- "are" goes with you, we, they, or more than one thing.
Fill in
It _____ outside Door 9.
Use is with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
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is
Tip: Use the lesson line.
Use is with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
Jump to transcriptQuestion Forms
Use question words and helpers.
what | where | who | how | do | does | is | are | can
"How can I help?"
This line matches the roleplay.
Jump to transcriptPossessive Adjectives
Use possessive words before family nouns.
my | your | his | her
"I'm travelling with my sister Ana."
This line matches the roleplay.
Jump to transcriptPolite Requests
Use can, could, and please.
I'd like | Could I | Can I | Would you like
"How can I help?"
This line matches the roleplay.
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Practice USA airport, England train, and Germany ticket questions with family details.
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