B1 Lesson 30: Let & Make + Travel

WARM UP

Think about travel experiences.

• Have you ever travelled abroad? Where did you go?
• Have you ever been held up during a journey?
• Do you prefer hotels or youth hostels? Why?
• What is the longest flight you have taken with an airline?
• Do you enjoy organised tours when travelling?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – TRAVEL

• abroad – al extranjero
Example: Many people travel abroad during the summer.

• be held up – sufrir un retraso
Example: Our flight was held up because of bad weather.

• check in – facturar / registrarse
Example: We arrived early to check in at the airport.

• go away – irse de vacaciones
Example: My family usually goes away in August.

• land – aterrizar
Example: The plane landed safely after the storm.

• reach – llegar a
Example: We reached the hotel late at night.

• sail – navegar
Example: We sailed around the Greek islands.

• set off – salir / emprender un viaje
Example: We set off early to avoid traffic.

• tour – recorrido / gira
Example: We took a walking tour of the city.

• unpack – deshacer la maleta
Example: I always unpack as soon as I arrive.

• airline – compañía aérea
Example: The airline offered free drinks during the flight.

• youth hostel – albergue juvenil
Example: We stayed in a youth hostel to save money.

Say each word out loud.

Think about your last holiday.

GRAMMAR – CAUSATIVES: LET & MAKE

We use let and make when one person influences another person's actions.

LET = PERMIT / ALLOW

Structure:

• let + person + base verb

Examples

• My parents let me travel abroad alone.
• The teacher let us leave early.
• The hotel manager let us check in before noon.
• They let us unpack our bags immediately.

MAKE = FORCE / OBLIGE

Structure:

• make + person + base verb

Examples

• The bad weather made us stay inside.
• Airport security made passengers wait for an hour.
• The delay made us miss our connection.
• The airline made us change our seats.

Important Difference

• My parents let me go abroad.
(They allowed me.)

• My parents made me go abroad.
(They forced me.)

More Examples

• The airline let passengers check in online.
• The storm made the ship sail more slowly.
• The guide let us explore the city alone.
• The traffic made us reach the airport late.
• My friends let me choose the hotel.
• The delay made us wait for three hours.

DIALOGUE – A DIFFICULT JOURNEY

Anna: How was your trip abroad?

Mark: It was stressful. Our flight was held up for two hours.

Anna: Really?

Mark: Yes. The delay made us wait at the airport all afternoon.

Anna: Did the airline help you?

Mark: Yes, they let us check in again without any problems.

Anna: What happened after that?

Mark: We finally landed, reached the hotel, and immediately unpacked our bags.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Last summer, my friends and I travelled abroad for a two-week holiday. We set off early in the morning and arrived at the airport without any problems. Unfortunately, our flight was held up because of bad weather. The delay made us wait for several hours before boarding the plane. When we finally landed, we quickly reached our destination and checked in to a small youth hostel near the city centre. The manager let us leave our luggage in a secure room while we explored the city. The next day, we joined a guided tour and later sailed along the coast. After returning to the hostel, we unpacked our bags and planned the rest of our trip. Despite the delays, it was an unforgettable holiday.

Read the article twice.

Focus on the structures with let and make.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Using let

• let someone travel
• let someone leave
• let someone check in
• let someone choose

Using make

• make someone wait
• make someone stay
• make someone change plans
• make someone miss something

Travel expressions

• travel abroad
• check in at a hotel
• land safely
• reach your destination
• set off early
• stay in a youth hostel

Full sentence model

• The bad weather made us wait at the airport, but the hotel let us check in late.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• Have you ever travelled abroad? Where did you go?
• Has a flight ever been held up during one of your trips?
• Do you prefer to check in online or at the airport? Why?
• When was the last time you went away on holiday?
• Have you ever stayed in a youth hostel? What was it like?
• What usually makes people enjoy a holiday?
• Have your parents ever let you travel somewhere alone?
• What travel problems can make people feel stressed?
• Would you like to sail around a group of islands? Why?
• What is the most memorable tour you have ever taken?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 5 sentences using let
• 5 sentences using make

Use at least 8 vocabulary words from the lesson.