LISTENING 2.30 – U. 11 Adapted by: prof.

Elizabeth Rodríguez Rojas

made by: Jesús Antonio Campos Morales

Hello and welcome to your weekly podcast from indietravelinfo.com with me today is travel writer Jan Lanting with some
more suggestions on holidays.. for the independent traveller. So Jan, today I want to start.. with your advice for travellers
this month. We are sitting. in London.. and its the end of march. Can you give me some suggestions for good.. places to
visit?

J: Well actually, you don´t have to leave England. There are some nice places to visit. Last week I was in a place called
Thurlestone. It´s in the south-west of England and it´s a beautiful part of the country.

I: Whas´t the best way to travel there?

J: Good question. You can buy a return.. ticket on the train but actually I think you should rent a car. Then you can drive
along.. the coast.

I: and what´s the weather like at this time of year?

J: Sometimes it rains so you should take a coat.

I: OK. So after England, let´s travel somewhere warmer.

J: OK. Well, Malaysia is good for this time of year.

Its very hot.

I: Great, maybe I should take a holiday there.

What about .. the language? Do people speak English?

J: Yes, a lot of people speak some English.

But of course, when you travel you should take a phrase book.. and learn a few phrases in the local language as well.

I: and what about hotels?

J: In the big cities, hotels are often busy so you should book in advance. But in the countryside. It´s no problem. You can
always fine a room. I also recommended.. a tour in to the jungle.

I: The jungle..?

J: That´s right. you can go walking through the jungle and see lots of amazing.. animals and plants.

I: should I go on my own. or with a local guide?

J: You shouldn’t go into the jungle on your own. Always go with a local guide because it can be dangerous.

I: Sure. Now for our final destination. The Arctic?

J: That´s right. The Arctic.

I: But it´s very cold.

J: yes, you shouldn't go in the winter because It´s very cold. and very dark. At the end of march, it´s sunny and the days are
longer so you should go then.

I: Yes, but how do you get there? Should I go on my own or with a tour?

J: It´s very difficult. on your own, but you can take. a ship.. with a lot of travel. Companies now. They offer special. tours.
So it is possible... If you want more details., there are links.. on my blog at www…..
 HAVE TO
 Travelers don't have to leave England to visit
Thurlestone in the south-west.
 Visitors have to rent a car to explore the coastal
areas.
 In the big cities of Malaysia, it's often busy, so
tourists have to book hotels in advance.
 It's recommended to take a local guide when
going into the jungle.
 At the end of March, it's sunny in the Arctic, so
it's a good time to visit.
CAN
 Tourists can take a phrase book and learn a few
local phrases in Malaysia.
 Visitors can drive along the coast when they rent a
car to reach Thurlestone.
 Travelers can explore the jungle in Malaysia by
going on a guided tour.
 In Malaysia, people can often find a room easily
in the countryside without booking.
 It's possible to visit the Arctic at the end of March
when it's sunny and the days are longer.
DON'T HAVE TO
 Tourists don't have to take a return train ticket to
Thurlestone; they can rent a car.
 Travelers don't have to worry about booking
hotels in the countryside of Malaysia.
 In Malaysia, many people speak English, so
visitors don't have to rely solely on a phrase book.
 In the Arctic, it's not advisable to go in the winter
because it's very cold and dark.
 To explore the Arctic, visitors don't have to
organize their trip entirely on their own; they can
take a ship with travel companies.
CAN'T
 Visitors can't go into the jungle alone; they should
always go with a local guide because it can be
dangerous.
 Travelers can't go into the Arctic in winter
because it's very cold and very dark