Travel & outdoors
Finding your way, trains and buses, hotels, nature and camping.
4 lessons
10 lessons
Public transport
A2 · Travel by bus, tram and train: check in, change and deal with delays.
Cycling
A2 · Get around by bike: directions, traffic rules and fixing a flat tyre.
Travelling
A2 · Trains, planes, tickets and delays.
At the hotel
A2 · Book a room, check in and ask for things politely.
Nature
A2 · Describe the landscape and say where you go for a walk.
Camping
A2 · Go camping, put up a tent and make suggestions.
The car & driving
A2 · Talk about driving, parking, filling up and traffic jams.
At the garage
A2 · Get your car serviced and repaired, and understand what the mechanic says.
At the airport
A2 · Check in, go through security and find your gate.
A city trip
A2 · Plan a city break: sights, towers, squares and the best views.
2 lessons
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