JAM topic · Intermediate
My Favorite Unforgettable Vacation
Talk about a memorable vacation you took with family or friends and what made it special.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
mention where you went and with whom
- 2
Middle
describe the best activities from the trip
- 3
End
explain why it remains unforgettable
Sample answer
about 133 words · 1 minuteTwo years ago, my closest friends and I took a trip to a coastal town during summer vacation. We rented a small wooden cabin right near the beach, where we could hear the ocean waves at night. Every morning, we woke up early to watch the sunrise and went swimming in the cool blue sea. During the afternoons, we explored local markets, rented bicycles to ride along the coast, and tried fresh seafood at small family restaurants. My favorite part was sitting around a campfire on the beach every evening, playing guitar and singing our favorite songs together. That vacation was special because we disconnected from work and spent quality time building strong memories. Even today, whenever I feel stressed, thinking about that calm beach trip instantly puts a smile on my face.
Use it for ideas. Say it your own way.
Useful phrases
disconnect from ...
Vacations allow us to disconnect from daily stress.
wake up early
I wake up early to exercise before work.
put a smile on ...
Her kind words put a smile on my face.
quality time
Parents should spend quality time with their children.
Common mistakes
We rented a small cabin near to the beach.
We rented a small cabin near the beach.
Do not use 'to' after the preposition 'near'.
We enjoyed to swim in the sea.
We enjoyed swimming in the sea.
The verb 'enjoy' is followed by a gerund.
Tips for this topic
- Group activities into morning, afternoon, and evening to sound organized.
- Focus on the emotional impact of the vacation on your life.
Now say it yourself
Speak on “My Favorite Unforgettable Vacation” for one minute. You get what went well and the one thing to fix.