Travel with Little Money

B1 video lesson on budget travel, saving money and giving travel advice.

Lesson Overview

Students watch a travel advice video about travelling with little money. The lesson practises B1 language for budget travel, transport, accommodation, local food, money exchange and travel tips.

Before you watch

What is the cheapest trip you have ever taken?
How can travellers save money before they leave?
Would you rather stay in a hostel, Airbnb or hotel?

Travel with Little Money

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Prep

Drag the correct ending into each gap.

1. If you travel on a budget,...

2. If you are flexible,...

3. If you fly outside of season,...

4. If little costs add up,...

5. If you eat like a local,...

6. If you use your feet,...

Mixed answer options

you can change your plans easily.you walk instead of taking transport.you travel without spending a lot of money.you eat where local people usually eat.many small costs become a lot of money.you travel when fewer tourists are travelling.

Watch the Video

Watch the full video once. Focus on the eight tips for travelling with little money.

Focus: be flexible, get up early, bring snacks, Airbnb, hostels, eat like a local, local currency, free walking tours and use your feet.

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Comprehension

Click each question to reveal the answer. Each question is synced to the video time.

0:01Where are the travellers going first?

They are flying to Berlin first.

0:18What is the first travel tip?

The first tip is to be flexible with your destinations.

0:31Why should you get up early?

Early flights are cheap and give you extra time at your destination.

0:41What should you bring when walking around a city?

You should bring a bottle and some snacks.

0:59Why can hostels be useful?

Hostels are a good way to meet people from all over the world if you are travelling alone.

1:14Where should you avoid eating?

You should avoid eating near sightseeing spots.

1:30Where should you get local currency?

You should get it beforehand at your bank, or use a bank/ATM when you arrive.

1:53What can free walking tours help you learn?

They can help you learn about the city and its history.

2:05What is the final travel tip?

The final tip is to use your feet: bring good shoes and walk.

Vocabulary from the Video

Be flexible with your .

Fly outside of .

Early flights are flights.

Bring a bottle and some .

Little things like that add .

Hostels are a perfect way to meet .

Find smaller places where locals .

Get local before or at a bank.

Mixed options

destinationsseasoncheapsnacksuppeopleeatcurrency

Vocabulary Review

Word / phrase	Meaning	Example
budget travel	travelling without spending much money	Budget travel can still be exciting.
flexible	able to change your plans	Be flexible with destinations.
destination	the place you travel to	Berlin was their first destination.
outside of season	not during the busiest tourist period	Flights are cheaper outside of season.
school break	a holiday period when students are not at school	Avoid travelling during school breaks.
snack	a small amount of food	Bring snacks when you walk around.
add up	increase little by little	Small costs add up.
hostel	cheap accommodation, often shared	Hostels are good for meeting people.
local	a person who lives in the place	Eat where locals eat.
sightseeing spot	a famous place tourists visit	Food near sightseeing spots is expensive.
authentic	real and traditional	The food is authentic.
local currency	the money used in a country	Get local currency before you travel.
exchange fee	money you pay to change currency	Avoid paying exchange fees many times.
withdrawal	taking money out of a bank account	Make a bigger withdrawal.
walking tour	a guided tour on foot	Book a free walking tour.

Collocations

cheap

local

free walking

sightseeing

school

exchange

Mixed options

spotscurrencytourfeesflightsbreaks

Phrasal Verb Questions

What travel costs can add quickly?

What time do you usually get for an early flight?

How do you find about cheap destinations?

What food do you bring on a trip?

How can you cut travel costs?

Mixed options

upalongdown onupout

Speaking extension: Answer the five phrasal verb questions with a partner. Then choose the best tip from the video.

B1 Grammar: Imperatives for Travel Advice

Use imperatives to give clear travel tips and instructions.

Form	Use	Example
Verb + object	give positive advice	Bring a bottle and some snacks.
Don’t + verb	give negative advice	Don’t eat near sightseeing spots.
Make sure + clause	strong advice / reminder	Make sure you don’t travel during school breaks.

Grammar Exercise 1: Complete the travel advice

flexible with your destinations.

early for cheap flights.

a bottle and snacks.

Don’t near sightseeing spots.

your feet and walk.

Mixed options

UseeatBringBeGet up

Error Correction

Be to flexible with your destinations.

Be flexible with your destinations.

Don’t eating near sightseeing spots.

Don’t eat near sightseeing spots.

Bring to a bottle and snacks.

Bring a bottle and snacks.

Make sure don’t travel during holidays.

Make sure you don’t travel during holidays.

Sentence Transformations

Use an imperative.
You should bring snacks.

Use “Don’t”.
You should avoid eating near tourist spots.

Use “Make sure”.
Travel outside of season.

Discussion

Which tip from the video is the most useful?
Would you take a very early flight to save money?
Do you prefer hostels, Airbnb or hotels?
Why is food near tourist attractions often expensive?
How can walking help you save money?
What are your best budget travel tips?
What should tourists never waste money on?

Useful Language

Giving advice	Agreeing	Disagreeing politely
You should... It’s better to... Make sure you...	That’s a good idea. I agree because...	I’m not sure about that. I prefer to...

Role Play: Plan a Budget Trip

Situation: Two friends want to travel to a European city with little money. They need to plan transport, accommodation, food and activities.

Student A: Budget Traveller

You want the cheapest possible trip. Suggest early flights, hostels, local food and walking.

Student B: Careful Traveller

You want to save money, but you also want comfort and safety. Ask questions and negotiate.

Challenge

Use: be flexible, outside of season, add up, local currency, walking tour, use your feet.