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Arrival in Los Angeles
Arriving in Los Angeles and transferring to hotel.
• How do you ask where to find a taxi?
• How do you ask how long the ride is?
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3 days in Los Angeles
Exploring Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills. -
Visiting Hollywood
Walking the Walk of Fame and taking photos.
• How do you ask someone to take a photo of you?
• How do you buy a souvenir? -
Relaxing in Santa Monica
Visiting the beach and renting a bike.
• How do you rent a bike?
• How do you order ice cream? -
Stop in Santa Barbara
Walking along beach and pier.
• Recommending local restaurants
• Describing beach views
• Asking for directions to landmarks
• Making evening plans in a new town -
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Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
Driving from LA to San Francisco along the coast. -
Stop in Monterey
Aquarium and seaside
• Talking about marine life and aquariums
• Discussing scenic drives and viewpoints
• Choosing a café for lunch
• Sharing road trip highlights -
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3 days in San Francisco
Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Chinatown -
Walking Golden Gate Bridge
Views and walking tour
• Renting a bike or walking the bridge
• Talking about best photo spots
• Making afternoon plans
• Comparing famous bridges -
Alcatraz Tour
Island and museum visit
• Talking about historical landmarks
• Sharing unusual tourist experiences
• Discussing museum or nature trip preferences
• Comparing guided and self-guided tours -
Yosemite Valley
Waterfalls, hiking trails
• Talking about hiking routes and trails
• Describing natural landmarks
• Discussing photo opportunities
• Comparing national parks -
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Road to Vegas - Yosemite, Sequoia National Parks and Zion canyon
Nature, hiking and sightseeing -
Sequoia National Park
Giant trees and scenic drives
• Talking about giant sequoia trees
• Planning a scenic drive
• Sharing experiences of hiking or walking tours
• Comparing wildlife sightings -
Visiting Zion National Park
Canyons, hiking and viewpoints
• Talking about canyon landscapes
• Planning a short hike or viewpoint stop
• Describing rock formations and colors
• Sharing nature experiences -
Exploring Las Vegas casinos and nightlife
Casinos, walking tours, dancing
• Talking about Las Vegas casinos
• Discussing favorite places to visit in Vegas
• Sharing impressions of the nightlife
• Recommending dance spots or clubs -
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2 days in Las Vegas
City lights, shows and attractions -
Shopping at Las Vegas outlets
Shopping spree at premium outlets
• Talking about shopping preferences
• Recommending stores or outlets
• Discussing great deals and discounts
• Planning what to buy on a shopping day -
Cirque du Soleil show
World-famous performance
• Talking about live performances
• Discussing show highlights and costumes
• Sharing opinions about the performance
• Recommending shows to friends -
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Road trip back
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Road trip back to LA
Long drive, stops along the way
• Talking about travel memories
• Discussing road trip highlights
• Planning rest stops and meals
• Fuel stops -
Exploring Grand Canyon viewpoints
Scenic views, walking and hiking
• Talking about Grand Canyon landmarks
• Discussing scenic viewpoints
• Sharing hiking experiences
• Talking about natural wonders -
Departure from LAX Airport
Flying back home
• Talking about airport procedures
• Sharing thoughts about the trip
• Discussing future travel plans
• Saying goodbye to travel companions