B1 – Intermediate
Europe’s night trains offer a unique and pleasing way to travel across the continent while you sleep. These overnight train travels allow you to wake up in a new city, ready to explore it.
With comfortable sleeping accommodations, and a relaxing atmosphere, night trains provide an adventurous and time-efficient option for travelers who wants to maximize their European experience.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Europe night trains.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “launch” mean in this sentence, “The launch of a new affordable night train service from Brussels to Berlin by European Sleeper could have a big impact on rail travel in Europe.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “demand” mean in this sentence, “Hopefully, there will be demand for night train services and it will support night train travel in Europe.” Use it in a sentence.
- “More and more people are looking for sustainable travel and an alternative to budget airlines, and the Brussels-Berlin service wants to offer this.” What does “budget” mean? Give 1 synonym and use “budget” in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is the purpose of Europe’s night trains?
- Would you like to try going on the European Sleeper? Why or why not?
- How do night trains make traveling across Europe more convenient?
- What are some of the benefits of using night trains as a mode of transportation in Europe?
- How can night trains enhance the overall travel experience in Europe?