Small Talk Englisch

Booking a trip (eine Reise buchen) – das tut man im Internet. Die Auswahl an Pauschalreisen reicht von Kultur- und Bildungsreisen über Erholungsurlaube, Strandurlaube bis hin zu adventure trips (Abenteuerreisen) und Sportferien. Ein trip ist generell kürzer als eine journey, bei voyage handelt es sich um eine Schiffsreise, die mit dem Wort cruise noch als Kreuzfahrt spezifiziert werden kann.
    Die wichtigste Voraussetzung zum Reisen jedoch sind ein paar freie Tage – ein wichtiger Gesprächsstoff, nicht nur im Büro: I got three days off (ich habe drei Tage frei bekommen), Friday's my day off. Geraten Sie bei Schilderungen des Wochenendes nicht durcheinander: Wenn Sie übers Wochenende bei Ihrer Familie sind, heißt es I'll visit my family over the weekend, fahren Sie jedoch weg, muss es I'll be going away for the weekend heißen. Nutzen Sie Ihren Urlaubsanspruch vacation privilege (BE holiday entitlement), denn Erholung, nämlich recovery oder recuperation sowie rest, relaxation (Entspannung) bieten neben der recreation (Freizeitgestaltung) äußerst beliebten Gesprächsstoff.
    Reisen sind für den Small Talk ein unerschöpfliches Thema. Fragen wie How was your trip to Michigan? oder Where are you off to oder How was your tour of Florida? beantwortetder vacationer (BE holidaymaker) gerne. Die Vorfreude auf den kommenden Wochenendtrip ist immer ein dankbares Small Talk Thema: I can't wait for the weekend; we're going on a mountain hike in Vermont. Thank God, it's Friday: Time for a little outing at the Great Lakes.
    Example
    Francis and Laura have both just returned from their vacation. They meet in a café in order to talk about their experiences.
    Francis: So, you went to the US. Thank you for sending me a postcard.
    That's very kind of you. I can't wait to hear more about your trip.
    Laura: The trip was absolutely wonderful. I had the best time of my life. We had booked a package tour that included flight, mobile home and entry tickets to the national parks.
    Francis: That sounds really exciting. I bet you covered a lot of miles.
    Laura: Absolutely, you have no idea how huge that country is.
    The open space is beyond description. It's truly overwhelming.
    Francis: What part of the country did you like best? Laura: That's hard to say, but I'd say the southwest.
Useful phrases
    Going on vacation (BE holiday)/ Ferien machen
Linda is on a trip to Topeka, it's her day off today.
When are you going on holiday?
When is your vacation?
We're going to Lake Michigan for a rest / to relax.
Have a good rest!
William and Annie are planning to go on holiday together with destination New York!
    Praising travel comments / Lobende Reisekommentare
How was your trip? – It was the best ever.
Did you have a nice vacation? – Yes, I had a wonderful time. Everything was just right.
Our cruise was a once-in-a-life-time experience. I can only recommend it.
People in the countryside were extraordinarily warm and hospitable. I never would have thought so.
    Negative travel comments / Negative Reisekommentare
I'm afraid our accommodations were not what we expected.
The organization of our trip did not meet our standards.
There was more than one problem with our tourist guide. In my opinion, he was poorly prepared.
Unfortunately, our vacation was basically rained out.
    Geographic descriptions / Geographische Landschaftsbeschreibung
The rest area in the rolling hills was wonderful. One had a panoramic view of the whole valley.
I don't know how they do it but the beaches were immaculate: no litter, no cigar butts, absolutely nothing.
What are your plans for the Easter break?
We're still uncertain as to whether to take the children along or to vacation alone.
How was your vacation? I'd like to hear all about it.
As far as I know, the terrain is mostly rugged and not good for biking.
Did you know that the islands are famous for their mountainous and volcanic origin?
Let me tell you something: the less well-known part of the island is very beautiful, especially all the way down at the lighthouse. It's worth the trouble.
Take my word for it: three days of beach volleyball energize you for the next three months. I promise!
During a girl talk I told my colleague that she should learn to relax a bit more and take it easy.
How about going along the fertile valleys and enjoying the rich vegetation?
    Special names / Besondere Namen
I quite believe it! Southern France and South Africa are favorite tourist destinations.
Just imagine! You're on your