FUNCTIONS:

Agreeing

Disagreeing

Hesitating

Introducing your opinion

Asking for opinions

Expressing preferences

Asking for clarification

Expressing likelihood

Speculating, guessing

Advice and recommendations

Describing a picture

Agreeing

I think you’re right

I would go along with the idea

I completely agree with you

That makes perfect sense

You have a point there

Absolutely, that’s spot on!

I couldn’t agree more

Disagreeing

That’s not how I see it

I couldn’t agree less

You must be kidding

That’s a ridiculous idea, don’t you think?

With all due respect, I must disagree

I’m afraid I can’t see it that way

No way, that’s nonsense!

Hesitating

I’m in two minds about it

I have some reservations regarding that

I’m not entirely convinced

There’s something that gives me pause

While I’m not entirely opposed, I do have some doubts

Introducing your opinion

To my mind

I reckon

In my opinion

As I see it

It seems to me

I would argue

From my point of view

Asking for opinions

Don’t you think …?

What’s your attitude to …?

What’s your opinion of …?

Are you in favour of …?

What’s your position as regards …?

You don’t support …, do you?

Expressing preferences

I prefer…

I would rather…

My preference would be…

I tend to favour…

If I had to choose, I would…

I lean towards…

I am inclined to…

I’m a big fan of…

I really enjoy…

I’m into…

I absolutely love…

I’m crazy about…

I’m fond of…

It’s right up my alley

It’s my thing

I can’t get enough of…

It appeals to me

It’s growing on me

I wouldn’t miss it for the world

I’m not a big fan of…

I don’t really enjoy…

I’m not into…

I can’t stand…

I’m not fond of…

It’s not my cup of tea

It doesn’t do anything for me

I’m sick of…

It gets on my nerves

It puts me off

I’d rather not…

It leaves me cold…

Asking for clarification

Could you please elaborate on that?

Would you mind explaining that further?

I’m not quite sure I understand. Could you clarify?

Could you provide more details?

Can you expand on that point?

Expressing likelihood

“It’s a foregone conclusion that…”

“There’s no doubt in my mind that…”

“I am almost certain that…”

“It’s highly likely that…”

“Chances are that…”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if…”

“It’s possible that…”

“There’s a chance that…”

“It’s unlikely that…”

“I doubt that…”

Speculating, guessing

“It seems to me that…”

“My gut feeling is that…”

“From what I gather…”

“If I were to guess…”

“It would appear that…”

“I reckon that…”

“I suspect that…”

“In all likelihood…”

“There’s a distinct possibility that…”

“It’s plausible that…”

Advice and recommendations

“You might want to consider…”

“Perhaps you could try…”

“If I were you, I would…”

“One thing you could do is…”

“Have you thought of…”

“May I suggest…”

“It might be beneficial to…”

“Consider this approach…”

“Why not give this a go…”

“If it were up to me, I’d…”

Describing a picture

“In the foreground…”

“In the background…”

“In the center of the image…”

“On the left side of the picture…”

“On the right side of the picture…”

“At the top of the picture…”

“At the bottom of the picture…”

“The picture depicts…”

“The image illustrates…”

“The photograph shows…”

“One can see…”

“Notice how…”

“This scene captures…”

“This photograph highlights…”

DICTIONARY

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Most Beautiful Places
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THE BLUE TREE

Travel & Nature

CEF B1

CEFR B1

Intermediate

warm up

Answer these questions in the fullest possible way. 

TRANSCRIPT

“The most beautiful place I have visited was Lake Bled in Slovenia. The water was so clear and blue, and the small island with a church in the middle looked magical. I went hiking around the lake and the views were breathtaking.”

TRANSCRIPT

“If I had the time and money, I would love to see the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. I have seen pictures and videos of them, and they look so unique and powerful. I think it would be unforgettable to stand there and see them in real life.”

TRANSCRIPT

“I think people should protect these places by following the rules, not leaving rubbish, and respecting the animals that live there. Governments should also limit the number of visitors and invest in keeping the area clean and safe. That way, future generations will also be able to enjoy them.”

key language

Go through this flashcard set and check some of the vocabulary from the video you are going to watch.

watch the video

Watch the video. Make notes about the places it mentions. 

COMPREHENSION

DO YOU REMEMBER

Answer the questions below. Use the information from the video.

1. 

Palawan Island is a busy holiday destination for tourists from all around the world.

2. 

Palawan Island is home to many aquatic animals which can only be found there.

3. 

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is fed by the water from a nearby lake.

4. 

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is easily accessible from a nearby road.

5. 

Plitvice Lakes National Park features 18 interconnecting lakes.

6. 

Plitvice lakes change colour thanks to minerals, organisms and the sun.

7. 

Algar de Benagil used to be a fishing place.

8. 

Algar de Benagil can only be accessed by a car and a long walk.

9. 

Cliff of Moher was built by Napoleon.

10. 

Cliff of Moher are home to many species of birds.

11. 

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's second largest structure made by a living organism.

12. 

The nearby beach has a special sand that does not get hot.


Well done! You are doing great! Keep up the good work!

13. 

Antelope Canyon was made by gold prospectors.

14. 

Antelope Canyon looks the best in the summer when there is the most sunlight.

15. 

Iguazu Falls is the largest waterfall of this kind.

16. 

Iguazu Falls most spectacular part is called the Devil's Throat.

17. 

Moraine Lake is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.

18. 

Moraine Lake was featured on the Canadian 50 dollar bill.


Well done! You're almost there!

19. 

Salar de Uyuni used to be a normal lake in pre-historic times.

20. 

Salar de Uyuni is interesting not only for it's beauty but also for rare minerals which can be found there.

Travel Brochures

Complete the fill-in-the gaps activity below.

POLL

Cast your vote in the poll below. Compare your answer with these submitted by other respondents. 

Which of the ten places shown in this lesson would you like to visit most?

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DISCUSSION

DIALOGUE

In this conversation, Alita and Pete talk about stunning natural places they’ve visited or dream of visiting. Through their discussion, they reflect on what makes a place truly memorable.

Alita: Pete, have you ever seen a place so breathtaking that you just stopped and stared?

Pete: Absolutely. Last year I went hiking in the Alps, and the jagged rock formations with snow on top were just jaw-dropping.

Alita: That sounds amazing! I once discovered a hidden gem in northern Scotland—this tiny loch surrounded by majestic cliffs. There was no one around, just birds and silence. It felt almost… eerily perfect.

Pete: I love moments like that. I think nature has a way of making you feel both small and connected at the same time. The vast open spaces really help you reset.

Alita: I agree. And the colors—some places have such vivid tones. I remember a sunset in Morocco that looked like a painting.

Pete: Sounds glorious. I also think places that allow you to explore till your heart’s content are the most special. Whether it’s a long hike trail or a peaceful beach.

Alita: Exactly! It doesn’t even have to be a famous site. Sometimes the places that don’t feature on travel blogs are the best. I once snuck into an old castle ruin in Ireland—it had been mostly dismantled, but it felt magical.

Pete: You know, I used to chase places that got the lion’s share of attention on social media. But now I prefer those quiet, adorable spots that make me feel at peace.

Alita: So true. I think beauty is not just about the view, but how a place makes you feel.

Pete: Well said. I guess the real treasures are the ones that make us stop, breathe, and truly take in the moment.

OVER TO YOU

Discuss these questions. Refer to the topic of the lesson and your own experience.

BulletHave you ever visited a place that you would describe as breathtaking? What made it special?
BulletDo you prefer popular tourist spots or hidden gems? Why?
BulletHave you walked a hike trail that left a lasting impression on you?
BulletWhich places in proximity to your home are worth exploring?
BulletHave you ever felt insignificant in nature, like when standing by the sea or looking at the stars? What was that experience like?

MIND-MAP

Check out (and download) this neat mind-map about these travel destinations. Use it to learn and remember what they are famous for.

lesson glossary

Check out the language from the lesson. You can download this table in many practical formats. 

Why don’t you add new words from this class to your Dictionary?

COMMENTS

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