Recommending Places to Visit | Advice & Suggestions

A fun English conversation lesson for ESL students to learn mixed grammar, vocabulary, and expressions to make travel recommendations and suggestions in English.

Watch the ESL video about making travel suggestions and use the ESL Printable and Digital storytelling flashcards to retell the story and practice using new vocabulary and expressions. Get the ESL printable worksheets, ESL printable and digital flashcards, ESL listening and reading exercises, and gamify lessons with badges and stamps.

Warm Up Questions

1. Where do you want to go on vacation?
2. What do you want to see and do there?
3. What is good to do, see and eat in your hometown and country?

ESL Video on Making Recommendations

Watch the following YouTube video:

ESL Listening Questions

1. What kind of advice does Tony ask Joey for?
2. What does Joey recommend Tony to see in New York?
3. According to Joey, where is a good place to go shopping?
4. What is on Fifth Street?
5. What kind of dessert does Tony want to eat in New York?
6. Where will Tony stay when he’s in New York?
7. Does Joey know that hotel?
8. What is the best place to have a beer?
9. What is really nice about Lava lounge?

Matching

Match the words or expressions on the left with the meanings on the right.

ESL Printable and Digital Flashcards to Make Recommendations In English

Use the flashcards to practice asking for advice and making recommendations.

A Conversation about Asking for Advice and Giving Suggestions

Tony: Can I ask you some advice?

Joey: Yes, of course.

Tony: What do you recommend I see and do in New York?

Joey: I recommend checking out the Statue of Liberty and the Empire States Building.

Tony: Yes, I really want to go see both places. Where is a good place to go shopping?

Joey: I recommend you go to Fifth Avenue. There are many big department stores there.

Tony: I will keep that in mind. Where is the best place for cheesecake? 

Joey: You have to go to Junior’s in Brooklyn.

Tony: Absolutely! I can’t wait.

Joey: Where will you stay?

Tony: I’ll stay at the Wall Street Hotel on Fifth Avenue.

Joey: I know that hotel very well. It’s very nice.

Tony: That’s great to hear. May I ask one more question?

Joey: Yes, of course.

Tony: What is the best place to have a beer?

Joey: There is a great rooftop bar called Lava Lounge. It has a beautiful view of Times Square.

Tony: Perfect! Thank you so much for your advice. 

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