Describe a place you visited that you would like to visit again.

How to approach this card

Choose a place with one memorable feature: a harbour at sunrise, a mountain path after rain, or an old quarter where you got lost. Say when you went and who you were with early, then use that detail to keep the whole answer in one clear scene.

For 'what you did there', pick two connected moments rather than trying to cover a whole holiday. A walk, a meal and one unexpected discovery usually give you enough detail and make the listener understand the atmosphere of the place.

The final bullet should explain what remains unfinished: you want to see it in another season, return with a different person, or spend more time in one part you rushed through. Avoid saying only that it was beautiful; make the reason for returning personal and specific.

Useful vocabulary for this topic

• a lasting impression

  A strong memory that remains long after a visit.

• off the tourist trail

  Away from the most crowded and obvious visitor spots.

• to take in the view

  To stop and appreciate scenery carefully.

• a sense of place

  The distinctive atmosphere that makes one location memorable.

• to go back for more

  Informal phrase for wanting to return because one visit was not enough.

• to explore at my own pace

  To visit without rushing or following a strict timetable.

Part 3 discussion questions

In the test, the examiner follows your long turn with a discussion on the same theme. Practise answering these with reasons and examples, not one-line replies.

1. 1Why do some people prefer returning to familiar places when they travel?
2. 2How has social media changed the places people choose to visit?
3. 3Should cities limit visitor numbers at very popular locations?
4. 4What can visitors do to support local communities when they travel?
5. 5Will virtual experiences reduce the desire to travel in person?