Small Talk Englisch

dream vacation in Venice and Vienna and your package tour includes four concerts.
Whenever I think of Aix-la-Chapelle and Munich, I have fond memories of the famous chocolate and Bavarian sausages.
I wonder whether we could reach an agreement and for our next vacation travel to the Baltic Sea.
They say you went on your first high mountain climbing tour. How interesting!
Last year my mother went to see the famous Christmas bazaar in Nuremberg. She satisfied a lifelong wish.
May I warn you about Bejing's very hectic life style?
    Describing cities / Städtebeschreibungen
I was absolutely speechless the first time I saw pointed gables over 500 years old.
You may thank your stars that your old historic town has never been destroyed.
It's a matter of opinion whether the picturesque riverside or the lovingly renovated city hall is the town's picture postcard view number one.
It's hard to believe that the half-timbered houses of the 15 th century are still not on the national register.
The city council should awaken awareness of the historic sites of the Middle Ages.
    Description of countries / Länderbeschreibung
Brazil's famous tropical rain forest is spoiled by cattle farmers. – Don't let that concern you.
South America with its gigantic mountain range and rich vegetation is considered one of the natural wonders of the world.
After my visit to the former Eastern bloc countries I had to revise my opinion: people are very open, hospitable, and most eager to meet foreigners. - I should think so!
May I remind you that India's diversity in cultures is beyond belief.
    Tourist information about countries / Touristeninformation über Länder
I'm at a loss about what to do. Shall I go on a package tour with cultural highlights or hang out on the beach?
I know for certain: this is the best ski resort you can think of. There is year - round skiing and the peaks average an altitude of 3,000 meters.
That's not how I'd visualized my vacation. Instead of kayaking, I spent two weeks in the hospital due to food poisoning.
If you ever travel to the British Isles, you should never push to the front of a line. The British are fond of social etiquette and queuing.
    Instructions how to get someplace / Wegbeschreibungen
In order to avoid a tour through the jammed downtown area, follow the signs for loop number 495.
Follow the main road until you come to a traffic light. Make a left and continue until you come to a traffic circle. There you take the second exit.
The city hall / town hall is right next to the market place. You can't miss it. It is richly decorated.
The bank is only two doors down from the post office. Just follow the street with cobblestones.
    Hobbies and Leisure Activities / Hobbys und Freizeitgestaltung
    Canyoning, Bungee Jumping, Sky Diving, Rafting – die Begriffe für ungewöhnliche Sportarten werden meist direkt aus dem Englischen ins Deutsche übernommen, das gilt auch für den Breitensport wie Snowboarden oder Roller Skaten. Je intensiver der Arbeitstag vor dem Computer, desto größer die Abenteuerlust und der Spass an Sport und Fitness in der Freizeit. Wo man nur hinschaut, schießen fitness centers, spas und wellness centers aus dem Boden. Doch auch cultural events (kulturelle Veranstaltungen) oder arts and crafts (Basteln) erfreuen sich großer Beliebtheit. Nicht zu vergessen sind auch die unzähligen Musikvereine oder Klubs, die für das soziale Wohl ihrer Mitglieder sorgen.
    Example
    John has moved to a new town which is much smaller than the one he used to live in. In order to learn more about the clubs and social life of the town, he visits the tourist information bureau.
    John: Hello. Do you happen to have information about the different clubs and leisure activities in the area? I'm new in town. I just moved here from San Francisco.
    Agent: Welcome to Little Creek then! I hope you'll like it here. Do you have any special interests?
    John: Actually, I do. I like to sing and play cards and board games. But in summer, I prefer being outside.
    Agent: Well, then I think you've come to the right place.
    Let me give you a brief overview of what is offered.
    John: Please do. That sounds like a good idea.
    Agent: There are two choirs in town. The one called chorus, performs mostly sacred music, be it the classics, gospels or oratories. The other one prefers folk music and musicals. Every first Saturday of the month, the local pub has its „play day“ for board games and cards. Bingo and canasta are very popular