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🗺️ Task 1

Your 17-year-old friend, Lena, has just finished her exams and wants to travel abroad for the first time. She's very excited but also quite nervous. She doesn't have much travel experience and has never been on a plane. Lena is also:

shy around strangers and not confident with foreign languages

worried about her budget – she can’t afford expensive hotels or flights

interested in learning about different cultures, but she gets homesick easily

unsure whether to travel alone or with someone

a bit of a picky eater and not very adventurous with food

She’s asked you for help choosing the best way to travel safely and enjoyably. Here are some of the things she’s considering:

💡 Ideas to discuss:

Booking a package tour

Travelling with a friend

Going on a volunteering holiday

Visiting a country where English is spoken

Staying with a host family

Joining a student exchange programme

❓ Discuss these questions:

1. What are the pros and cons of each idea for Lena, given her personality and situation?

2. Which options could be too challenging or stressful for her?

3. What option would help her feel comfortable, safe, and still enjoy the culture?

4. Is there a combination of ideas that might work better together?

✅ Now decide together:

Which one of these ideas would be the best for Lena’s first trip abroad? Try to agree and explain your decision clearly.

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Booking a package tour

Pros:

Safe and well-organized

Everything is planned (accommodation, transport, activities)

Easier for someone shy or not confident in languages

Usually more budget-friendly than booking things separately

Cons:

Less freedom/flexibility

Might not suit picky eaters if meals are included

Can feel rushed or too touristy

Travelling with a friend

Pros:

Emotional support and comfort

Helps with homesickness

Easier to try new things with someone familiar

Cons:

Could lead to disagreements

Needs coordination (schedules, interests, budget)

Still some responsibility for planning

Volunteering holiday

Pros:

Great for learning about new cultures

Often includes accommodation and meals (budget-friendly)

Can be very rewarding and social

Cons:

May be physically or emotionally challenging

Might require confidence in English

Not ideal if she’s shy or picky about food/living conditions

Visiting an English-speaking country

Pros:

Less language stress

Easier to ask for help or follow directions

She might feel safer and more comfortable

Cons:

These countries can be expensive

Still might feel lonely or overwhelmed

Culture might still feel unfamiliar

Booking a package tour

It’s well-organized and safe — perfect for someone without travel experience.

She won’t have to worry about planning, booking, or navigating foreign languages.

She can explore local culture through guided activities, without being overwhelmed.

It’s more budget-friendly than solo travel or luxury trips.

The package tour gives structure, safety, and cultural experiences without language stress.

Travelling with a friend adds comfort and emotional support, which helps with her shyness and homesickness.

Together, this option feels safe, social, and enjoyable — without being too expensive or overwhelming.

The best idea for Lena is a package tour with a friend. This option gives her the structure and safety of an organized trip, which is great since she has little travel experience and is shy. Travelling with a friend would help her feel more confident and reduce homesickness. She’d still get to enjoy local culture through guided activities, but without the stress of planning or handling everything on her own.

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🗺️ Task 1

Your 17-year-old friend, Lena, has just finished her exams and wants to travel abroad for the first time. She's very excited but also quite nervous. She doesn't have much travel experience and has never been on a plane. Lena is also:

shy around strangers and not confident with foreign languages

worried about her budget – she can’t afford expensive hotels or flights

interested in learning about different cultures, but she gets homesick easily

unsure whether to travel alone or with someone

a bit of a picky eater and not very adventurous with food

She’s asked you for help choosing the best way to travel safely and enjoyably. Here are some of the things she’s considering:

💡 Ideas to discuss:

Booking a package tour

Travelling with a friend

Going on a volunteering holiday

Visiting a country where English is spoken

Staying with a host family

Joining a student exchange programme

❓ Discuss these questions:

1. What are the pros and cons of each idea for Lena, given her personality and situation?

2. Which options could be too challenging or stressful for her?

3. What option would help her feel comfortable, safe, and still enjoy the culture?

4. Is there a combination of ideas that might work better together?

✅ Now decide together:

Which one of these ideas would be the best for Lena’s first trip abroad? Try to agree and explain your decision clearly.