\nFerry<\/strong><\/span>: A ferry<\/span> is a boat that transports passengers and often vehicles across a relatively short stretch of water, like a river, lake, or sea channel.<\/p>\n We took the ferry<\/span> from Dover to Calais.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nCoach<\/strong><\/span>: A coach<\/span> is a comfortable, long-distance bus used for journeys between cities or for tourist tours. It\u2019s different from a local city bus.<\/p>\n The coach<\/span> journey from London to Edinburgh was long but scenic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nYacht<\/strong><\/span>: A yacht<\/span> is a luxurious boat, typically used for pleasure or racing, rather than for transport or work.<\/p>\n They sailed their private yacht<\/span> around the Greek islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nFlight<\/strong><\/span>: A flight<\/span> is a journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled one. It refers to the act of flying.<\/p>\n Our flight<\/span> to New York was delayed by two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nAirline<\/strong><\/span>: An airline<\/span> is a company that provides regular flights for passengers and cargo.<\/p>\n Which airline<\/span> are you flying with?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhat vocabulary describes coastal areas?<\/h2>\n
Many holidays involve visiting coastal regions. Here are some specific terms for features you might find by the sea.<\/p>\n
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Harbour<\/strong><\/span>: A harbour<\/span> is a place on the coast where ships and boats can shelter, often with docks for loading and unloading.<\/p>\n The fishing boats returned to the harbour<\/span> as the storm approached.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Shore<\/strong><\/span>: The shore<\/span> is the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or large river. It's a general term for the boundary between land and water.<\/p>\n We walked along the shore<\/span>, collecting seashells.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Cliff<\/strong><\/span>: A cliff<\/span> is a high, steep rock face, especially one that is found at the edge of the sea.<\/p>\n The white cliffs<\/span> of Dover are famous.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWho helps us plan our trips and who travels?<\/h2>\n
Beyond places and transport, there are also specific words for people and services involved in travel.<\/p>\n
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Travel agent<\/strong><\/span>: A travel agent<\/span> is a person or company that helps people plan and book their holidays, flights, and accommodation.<\/p>\n We asked the travel agent<\/span> to find us a good package deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Holiday-makers<\/strong><\/span>: This term refers to people who are on holiday, enjoying a break from work or school.<\/p>\n The beach was full of holiday-makers<\/span> enjoying the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nKey Travel Vocabulary at B2 Level<\/caption>\n\n\n| Category<\/th>\n | Word<\/th>\n | Meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
\n\n| Accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n | Bed and breakfast (B&B)<\/span><\/td>\n | Small guesthouse with room and breakfast<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n | Hostel<\/span><\/td>\n | Budget accommodation, often with shared rooms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n | Campsite<\/span><\/td>\n | Area for tents or caravans outdoors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Transport<\/span><\/td>\n | Ferry<\/span><\/td>\n | Boat transporting people\/vehicles across water<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Transport<\/span><\/td>\n | Coach<\/span><\/td>\n | Long-distance bus for intercity travel\/tours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Transport<\/span><\/td>\n | Yacht<\/span><\/td>\n | Luxurious boat for pleasure\/racing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Transport<\/span><\/td>\n | Flight<\/span><\/td>\n | Journey by aircraft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Travel Services<\/span><\/td>\n | Airline<\/span><\/td>\n | Company operating flights<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Coastal Features<\/span><\/td>\n | Harbour<\/span><\/td>\n | Sheltered place for boats to dock<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Coastal Features<\/span><\/td>\n | Shore<\/span><\/td>\n | Land at the edge of a sea\/lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Coastal Features<\/span><\/td>\n | Cliff<\/span><\/td>\n | High, steep rock face, often by the sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| People<\/span><\/td>\n | Travel agent<\/span><\/td>\n | Person\/company arranging trips<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| People<\/span><\/td>\n | Holiday-makers<\/span><\/td>\n | People on holiday<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | |