Sharing Photos and Experiences
One colleague shows photos from their weekend trip or event on their phone, actively describing the experience and answering questions from interested colleagues.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
hiking
Hiking means walking in the countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure. It's a common weekend activity, like 'I love going hiking on weekends.'
breathtaking
Breathtaking describes something so beautiful or amazing that it takes your breath away. Use it for impressive sights, like 'The sunset was breathtaking.'
incredible
Incredible means very surprising or amazing, often in a good way. It's used to show excitement, like 'That story is incredible!'
viewpoint
A viewpoint is a place where you can look out and see a nice view, like a scenic spot on a hill. Say 'Let's go to the viewpoint for photos.'
trail
A trail is a path through nature, often used for walking or hiking. It's practical for describing outdoor activities, like 'The trail was easy to follow.'
wildlife
Wildlife refers to animals living in their natural environment, not in zoos. Ask about it when sharing travel stories, like 'Did you see any wildlife?'
snap a pic
Snap a pic is an informal way to say 'take a quick photo.' It's casual for everyday talk, like 'Let me snap a pic of this view.'
stunning
Stunning means extremely beautiful or impressive. Use it to describe sights, like 'The beach was stunning at sunset.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey everyone, check out these photos from my hiking trip this weekend!
This is a friendly way to start sharing photos in a group. 'Check out' means 'look at,' and it's useful for casual conversations at work or with friends to invite interest.
The views were absolutely breathtaking.
This describes something amazing using 'absolutely' for emphasis. It's great for expressing excitement about experiences; use it when talking about travel or nature.
Wow, these are incredible! Where did you go?
This shows surprise and asks for more details. 'Wow' expresses amazement, and the question uses 'where' for location. Perfect for responding to shared stories and keeping the conversation going.
The main trail was about 4 hours round trip, but I explored a few side paths.
This explains duration and actions using 'about' for approximation and 'but' for contrast. It's useful for describing activities like hikes; 'round trip' means there and back.
Did you see any wildlife? I hear there are a lot of unique birds there.
This is a yes/no question to ask about experiences, followed by background info with 'I hear' meaning 'I've heard.' Use it to show interest and learn more in chats.
Yes, I did! I managed to snap a pic of a lyrebird.
This answers affirmatively with 'Yes, I did' (emphasizing the verb 'see'), and 'managed to' means succeeded in doing something. It's casual for sharing details; useful in storytelling.
Totally worth it though!
This expresses that the effort was valuable despite challenges. 'Totally' adds emphasis, and 'though' softens it. Use it to end positive descriptions of tiring but enjoyable activities.
Looks like you had an incredible time, Lisa. Thanks for sharing!
This summarizes positively with 'looks like' for opinion based on evidence, and thanks the speaker. It's polite to end conversations; great for colleagues or friends.