S1 E18: Planning Vacations - Intermediate Advanced English Vocabulary Podcast UK & US English

[@lazraqaziz9262]

Each time I watch one of your videos, I am tempted to give you five thumbs up. Unfortunately, it's not possible. Your idea of putting American and British English side by side is original and truly fantastic. Keep up the excellent work!

[@highlevellistening]

Haha! That is so funny, we're so happy that you're here! Thanks so much for your kind words :)

[@mepublic2]

Keep loving your fun channel 🎉 I find myself learning so much after many years of study. I don't remember having heard of boutique hotels before 👍

[@mepublic2]

❤ keep loving your channel. And, thanks to you, after many years of study, I find myself learning new things like boutique hotel. I don't remember having heard that before 🤔

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much for your kind words! We're really glad you like the video!

[@ramonaenguito9040]

I love your videos I can learn a lot American and British English at the same time . way to go teachers

[@highlevellistening]

First comment! Thanks so much - we're really glad you found us!

[@MDFoyejurRahmanReza]

My new regimen is to watch an episode each day. I just finished watching this one and it covered a really important topic. There were many, new useful phrases and expressions for me to learn. Whenever I come across something new while watching your podcast, I make sure to write it down in my notebook. I wish I could show it to you! Kat, I wanted to share that I also love getting a free breakfast when I'm on vacation. And Mark, I always prefer all-inclusive packages so I can sit back and relax 😁 Sending much love to my teachers, Kat and Mark!

[@highlevellistening]

Wow, we are so honored to be a part of your daily routine! Hopefully that notebook is chock full of great phrases and you don't run out of space too soon haha, thanks so much again for your kind words and comments!

[@DannyLeipzig]

Thank you guys, I simply love your lessons! I find the system of breaking down a script and explaing little by little very effective. And I love your sympatic and authentic way you explain things, please continue like that. Allow me one suggestion for improving your viedos: I would like to repeat only your scripts the next days again, since repeating is even more effective to really get stuck in mind. Could you mark the scripts for that you can quickly watch only the scripts? And even repeating the scripts one more time in the end of the video after your explanations, I would really like. 😃 Nice greetings from Leipzig / Germany 👋

[@highlevellistening]

Hey Danny thank you so so much for your lovely thanks and feedback! Right now we are actually almost finished working on a big supplemental study pack, it will include exactly what you need: short scripts mp3s to practice just the script, more example sentences for speaking practice (brand new mp3s) and listening exercises as well! We’ll hopefully be finished by Wednesday this week so you can check back in the community for the launch! Thank you again! Please feel free to reach out with more ideas or if you have any questions ☺️

[@deqaabdullahijama8984]

Glad to learn more about my English speaking guys thank you so much ❤

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks for being here with us!

[@МарияХрамкова-ю8н]

The British voice is incredible! Mark, you have the magic power, I just can't stop listening.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much for watching! It definitely helped that we upgraded our microphones 😅

[@Laura77752]

Yes, I've noticed, you both look much better with these mics😊

[@ElishevaJeune]

I'm loving this podcast thank u so much for spending ur time helping us with our English😊

[@highlevellistening]

You are so welcome! We're glad you found us and enjoy studying with us!

[@alfredonieto4412]

Kat and Mark, thanks a lot! great work! You're both the best. I love both type of holiday experiences; boutique hotel type for small historic towns and chain, all inclusive hotels, when going to a beach. Both are great. Best wishes.

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome - and thank you for sharing!

[@merveuslu5283]

Before going on a vacation, mostly I am the one in the family who decides on the itinerary, places to visit, hotels where we stay at. I spend a chunk of time reading about the place we are headed to and decide on every detail. Even the restaurant are chosen before the visit. My husband always sticks to the plan, sometimes with a few changes along the way. Btw, ı prefer staying at boutique, local hotels. I find the staff there more accommodating and responsive. This summer, we visited the south part of France and stayed at local hotels. I still cant forget the taste of freshly baked croissants and jelly and homemade jam. I feel the warmth of it everytime ı think of this holiday. Provence is a great place to visit, ı cant help but mention it 😂

[@highlevellistening]

Wow that sounds like a lovely trip! I've always loved French food, especially croissants! Thanks so much for practicing with us!

[@tatianacotescastlla]

Thank you. You are very fun, good and I love your pronuntiation.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much for watching and studying with us!

[@gustavobriceno5231]

Awesome channel. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@highlevellistening]

We’re so glad you’re enjoying it!

[@Mustapha-xx8ld]

Very interesting episode You are the best I adore the explanations and the conversation between you. Yours scripts helmp me to improve my English Thank you very much

[@highlevellistening]

That's great! We're really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for studying with us!

[@vika1641]

Thanks a lot for such a solid chunk of knowledge. I'm catching up on episodes from the previous season:).As for holiday, I'm closer to Kat's choices.I love preparing everything by myself.From selecting a hotel/an apartament to planning trips and sightseeing. I love the idea of signing up for the city tour with the local quide to get the bearings.I fancy exploring local eateries too.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much for sharing! That definitely sounds like a fun trip - big cities have so many cool things to see and do (and eat!)

[@hanifrezaee2932]

Waw, so amazing. I really enjoyed and learned some Vacablry, audum, and phrases

[@highlevellistening]

We’re really happy to hear that! Thanks for joining us

[@cometomealasmr5558]

Thank you for these subtitles! They are much better!

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome! Hopefully they are a little easier on the eye

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[@highlevellistening]

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[@lahomyaubourg8857]

Thank you for your time to teach us. Thank you very much from Haiti.

[@highlevellistening]

Thank you so much for joining us! ☺️☺️

[@lucianojanducci9907]

Loving you guys and your lessons! Thanks a lot.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks as always Luciano! Do you have any holiday plans coming up?

[@lucianojanducci9907]

@@highlevellistening stay at home and sleep! 😅

[@highlevellistening]

Can't go wrong with that! 🫡

[@littledody1]

Actually, i have a weekend getaway planned in a couple of weeks since i saw good last-minute deal pop up. Normally, when it comes to vacation planning, i start by making a list of destinations and whittle it down based on flight prices. I really prefer direct flights, but i 'll definitely book a connecting flight if the price is right. Booking off-season helps a lot , since i usually want to avoid the crowds during the peak season anyway. I try to find ones that are reasonably priced without any ridiculous layovers. Then when it comes to actual sightseeing, i know we can simply book a tour at the front desk, then just sit back , relax , and enjoy ourselves.

[@highlevellistening]

Amazing! This is such a great to add your own ideas and stories into our sentences! These will help you remember them so much better! 😁

[@damindagalagedara698]

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[@highlevellistening]

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❤ Thank for you ❤

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Thank you for watching!

[@zaurdzhulfaev1168]

Good podcast, thank you both guys

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for studying with us!

[@CarolineDu]

I do love your video and it’s really a great help for the learners like me. Sometimes when talking with my friends who are native speakers about my journey after going away on vacations, I tried to describe it in a native tone but still felt it was a little bit hard for me to express well. If I had learned from this video, I think I could have done it much better😅😅Thank you so much ❤❤

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome! Describing a vacation after you have come back is a great idea for another video, so we might be able to help you even more very soon!

[@CarolineDu]

Thank you very much. I’m looking forward to it ❤❤

[@naibmanederlands9390]

Thank you so much it's really useful

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[@kavitatomar4888]

Thank you both of you ❤

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[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much for watching and studying with us!

[@erlismaerlisma6982]

i really love hearing both of you guys. i could hear and learn the different accents. and also i hope i could improve my intermediate english into advanced one

[@highlevellistening]

We're really glad you enjoy the format - thanks for being here!

[@viktoriau8441]

Super interesting and useful. Thank you very much❤

[@highlevellistening]

Thank you for watching! ❤

[@alhousamba7551]

Hi, I ❤ you. It's absolutely helpful. thank you very much

[@highlevellistening]

I'm so glad! Thanks so much for joining us in class today!

[@sharkdzung]

Always hit that freakin' LIKE button before watching 😅 Man, I'm planning for my vacation to Da Nang, Vietnam, and you guys rolled out this episode. Thanks a million for listening to my thoughts LOL.

[@highlevellistening]

Awesome! I (Mark) have only been to Vietnam once and I had a great time! The coffee and the bakeries were delicious. We hope you have a lovely trip!

[@sharkdzung]

Thanks mate! I really appreciate it. Plz take good care and keep up the great work.@@highlevellistening

[@purdygalet1634]

Great teaching

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Thank you guys ☺️

[@highlevellistening]

Our pleasure!

[@jenteruel8692]

I love listening you both❤

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Very nice learning english.

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Thank you! 😃

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[@highlevellistening]

Thank you so much for watching ☺️☺️

[@astridserafini1739]

For my next vacation I've chosen an airbnb house. With my children and grandchildren I find this kind of accommodation more convenient.

[@highlevellistening]

That sounds lovely! Where is the AirBnB?

[@prashantkumar9192]

*Your contribution, activeness and consideration are indomitable to our group, many hands make a light work, every single step is essential for making this group efficacious and result oriented* *We are feeling prideful of having you here, keep it up* 👍🙏

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks very much!

[@astridserafini1739]

It's in Brittany France near the famous "Mont Saint Michel"

[@highlevellistening]

Oh that's a super famous and beautiful place! Enjoy your trip!

[@nitin.cherian]

There are lots of good expressions as usual. Some of them that I really enjoyed were whittle out, narrow down, and shoulder seasons.

[@highlevellistening]

Fantastic! Great effort on your part those are indeed good phrases ☺️

[@dilanthiperera7443]

❤THANK U SO MUCH FOR lesson. Sri Lankan

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[@bjdaily5272]

That's really useful! Thank you from Thailand.👏👏

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[@emmanuellegd4515]

Great job, as always.... 🎉🌟✨

[@highlevellistening]

Thank you so much! and as always thanks for your lovely comments!

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I love your accents very much, so amazing!

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Another amazing episode 👏

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[@highlevellistening]

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[@md.jamilurrahman9225]

In IELTS we normally find Academic Topics in Listening. Could you make a package based on IELTS Listening Which might offer academic discussion with different ways of speaking?

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks for the suggestion! We've been thinking about posting some IELTS Listening materials at some point - it's just a case of figuring out how to present it and edit it. Maybe in 2025 we'll have it figured out!

[@md.jamilurrahman9225]

@highlevellistening I purchased Season 2 package. I found pdf for transcripts for season 1. However, There is no transcript pdf for Season 2 package. If i get them, it will be really helpful.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks for reminding me! I saw your email yesterday but I got caught up with video editing. I will address this first thing tomorrow!

[@md.jamilurrahman9225]

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[@highlevellistening]

Thanks for the feedback. The idea of a hard day at work would certainly be a good topic for a future episode. We are also discussing a format with more dialogues, but still figuring out how to present it and structure it.

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How can I get pdf file?

[@highlevellistening]

To get the PDF Transcript you need to become a High Level Listener member, you can do that right here! www.youtube.com/@highlevellistening/membership

[@magees109]

Kat is all about the food! 😅

[@highlevellistening]

Absolutely! 💯

[@OnlyHighSchool-cu7we]

Please make the video on phrasal verb

[@highlevellistening]

We'll add it to the list of grammar request videos!

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Fair enough!

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[@mayrahdez3780]

use pictures, graphics, charrts to make this video funnier

[@highlevellistening]

Hi Mayra, since we originally started as a podcast, we used to be audio only! But hopefully our editing skills will get better in the future to make videos more fun :)

[@huichen5215]

How do you pick a place to go? So many places you might want to go. I will write down all the places that I want to go to. I heard these three sentences above and my question is: Will it be fine whether we add “to” after go? Thank you very much.

[@highlevellistening]

Great question! There's lots of places I wanna go. There's lots of places I wanna go to. Both of them sound natural, I think people would definitely say both! I wanna go to a lot of places: we always need "to" in this sentence. I wanna go here. I wanna go there. We never add "to" with here/there. Thanks for your very interesting question!

[@huichen5215]

@@highlevellistening Thank you so much for answering my question that has been confusing me for quite a long time. Have a nice weekend to you both.😃

[@wangtian5871]

scour

[@highlevellistening]

That's the correct spelling yes. I like to scour the internet for cheap flights!

[@dianapinar5437]

Mark is a lazy traveler... wants nothing to do. 😅

[@highlevellistening]

hehehe, he prefers to have everything planned out for him!

[@DannyLeipzig]

Thank you guys, I simply love your lessons! I find the system of breaking down a script and explaing little by little very effective. And I love your sympatic and authentic way you explain things, please continue like that. Allow me one suggestion for improving your viedos: I would like to repeat only your scripts the next days again, since repeating is even more effective to really get stuck in mind. Could you mark the scripts for that you can quickly watch only the scripts? And even repeating the scripts one more time in the end of the video after your explanations, I would really like. 😃 Nice greetings from Leipzig / Germany 👋

[@highlevellistening]

Hey Danny thank you so so much for your lovely thanks and feedback! Right now we are actually almost finished working on a big supplemental study pack, it will include exactly what you need: short scripts mp3s to practice just the script, more example sentences for speaking practice (brand new mp3s) and listening exercises as well! We’ll hopefully be finished by Wednesday this week so you can check back in the community for the launch! Thank you again! Please feel free to reach out with more ideas or if you have any questions ☺️

[@greyleaddrawings3345]

❤

[@highlevellistening]

Thank you for watching! ❤