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#Small Talk
Traveling to France this Summer?
Here are some tips
Updated: 2022.06.29
4 min read · Intermediate
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Traveling to France this Summer?

Travel is back. European countries are easing restrictions, while fully vaccinated travelers are ready to relish [1] their freedom. For Ringlers planning to travel to France this summer, we’ve compiled some tips below.

Buying a Flight

Rumor has it that [2] buying a flight on a Tuesday will get you the best deal. According to our research, this is not necessarily true. When airlines first started selling their tickets online, they released tickets on a regular basis; the logic was that, if you were one of the first people to see the newly released schedule, you would be able to find a good deal. Today, however, ticket prices are more flexible and change on a continual basis, depending on the demand. But flying on a Tuesday might still be cheaper since there’s less demand among business travelers to fly on that day.

Small Vacation Cities

Tourist attractions such as Paris, Versailles, and Mont-Saint-Michel are famous for a good reason. However, these places are often chock-full of tourists, especially during peak seasons to the point where one may feel like they’re moving along a conveyor belt of people, not being able to move freely, while simultaneously having their personal space intruded upon. On the other hand, there are many small vacation cities and towns around France where local Parisians head in summer—these towns can offer an idyllic and equally if not more authentic French experience. Finding these destinations and planning your trip may require a bit of research, and often a rental car; but a simple Google search will render countless smaller-scale hidden gems in France.

Book Restaurants in Advance

France, the world’s gastronomical [3] center, is where gourmands [4] flock to enjoy fine food. If you are interested in visiting a renowned restaurant, reserve a table in advance. It is not uncommon for famous restaurants, especially Michelin-starred ones, to be fully booked for several days, weeks, or even months during summer. The good news is that you’ll be able to book online in most cases with a few clicks.

Utensils

The French, at home and in restaurants, tend to dine on multi-course meals, and use an array of utensils depending on the type and characteristic of the dish. Looking up short instructive videos on YouTube about how to use different utensils may help you navigate the dining scene, and feel confident as well.

Last but not least, the importance of safety cannot be overemphasized. In public transportation and indoor malls, even if it is not mandatory, consider wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently. After all, if you fall sick, you won’t be able to have all the fun to be had.

올 여름 프랑스로 여행가세요?

여행이 다시 풀렸습니다. 유럽 국가들은 규제를 완화하고 있고 예방접종을 마친 여행객들은 자유를 만끽할 준비가 되었습니다. 올 여름 프랑스 여행을 계획 중인 링글러들을 위해 아래 몇 가지 정보를 모아 보았습니다.

항공편 구하기

화요일 비행기표를 사면 가장 싸다는 말이 있습니다. 저희가 알아본 바에 따르면 이것은 항상 사실은 아닙니다. 항공사들이 온라인으로 항공권을 처음 판매하기 시작했을 때는 정기적으로 항공권을 출시하곤 했는데 그때 새로 출시된 일정표를 먼저 본 사람들이 저렴하게 나온 항공권을 먼저 구매할 수 있었다는 것에서 유래된 이야기라고 합니다. 하지만 요새는 수요에 따라 항공권 가격은 계속 변합니다. 그렇지만 업무차 여행하는 사람의 수가 화요일에 적은 경향이 있기 때문에 화요일 비행기표가 여전히 저렴할 수 있습니다.

소도시에서 휴가 즐기기

파리, 베르사유, 그리고 몽생미셸과 같은 관광명소가 유명한 데는 당연히 이유가 있습니다. 하지만 이 곳들은 많은 관광객들로 복잡한 경우가 많은데 특히 성수기에는 사람들이 컨베이어벨트를 따라 이동하는 것처럼 느껴질 정도입니다. 자유롭게 움직일 수도 없고 동시에 개인적 공간을 계속 침해당하고 맙니다. 반면, 프랑스 곳곳에는 파리 시민들이 여름에 휴가를 떠나는 작은 도시와 마을들이 많이 있습니다. 이 도시들은 목가적이고 유명 관광지 못지않게 어쩌면 그 이상으로 진정한 프랑스를 경험할 수 있는 곳들입니다. 이러한 목적지를 찾아 여행을 계획하려면 사전에 잘 알아보고 자동차도 빌려야 할 수 있지만, 간단한 구글 검색만으로도 프랑스의 수많은 숨겨진 보석을 찾아낼 수 있을 것입니다.

레스토랑 미리 예약하기

세계의 미식 중심지인 프랑스는 미식가들이 좋은 음식을 즐기기 위해 몰려드는 곳입니다. 만약 유명한 식당에 가고 싶다면 미리 예약을 하십시오. 유명한 식당들, 특히 미슐랭 스타 식당들이 여름에는 며칠, 몇 주, 심지어 몇 달씩 예약이 차 있는 것은 드문 일이 아닙니다. 그래도 다행인 점은 대부분의 경우 온라인으로 간단히 예약할 수 있다는 것입니다.

식사도구

프랑스인들은 집이나 식당에서 코스 요리를 즐겨 먹는 경향이 있으며 요리의 종류와 특성에 따라 다양한 식사도구를 사용합니다. 다양한 식사도구를 어떻게 사용하는지에 대한 짧은 비디오들을 유튜브에서 찾아보는 것은 프랑스의 음식문화를 탐색하고 이에 대한 자신감을 가지는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.

마지막으로 안전의 중요성은 아무리 강조해도 지나치지 않습니다. 대중교통이나 실내 쇼핑몰에서는 의무사항이 아니더라도 마스크를 착용하고 자주 손을 씻는 것이 좋습니다. 결국 몸이 아프면 아무것도 즐기지 못하게 될 것입니다.

Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
Have you been to France? What was your experience like?
프랑스에 가본 적이 있으신가요? 경험이 어땠나요?
Q3
What’s your dream destination?
여러분의 꿈의 여행지는 어디인가요?
Q4
What are some of your own travel tips?
여러분만의 여행 팁이 있다면 무엇인가요?
Q5
Have you ever been put in an awkward situation in a foreign country because you were unfamiliar with their culture? Explain.
외국에서 그 나라의 문화에 익숙하지 않아 어색한 상황에 처한 적이 있으신가요? 설명해 보세요.
Q6
What is the biggest mistake you ever made in planning a trip?
여행을 계획할 때 여러분이 한 가장 큰 실수는 무엇인가요?
Q7
Do you find the tips in the article helpful? Explain.
이 교재의 팁이 도움이 되었나요? 설명해 주세요.
Q8
What do you look forward to when traveling to a foreign country?
외국으로 여행을 갈 때 어떤 걸 주로 기대하시나요?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
relish
to relish something is to get great pleasure from that thing
例句
1

I’m relishing the opportunity to live in France.

例句
2

Susan relished the prospect of having her kids around more frequently.

Rumor has it that
followed by something you have heard, but not necessarily true
例句
1

Rumor has it that she got a full ride to Columbia—is that true?

例句
2

Rumor has it that goat milk is easier to digest than whole milk, but I’m not sure about the science behind this claim.

gastronomical
relating to cooking and eating
例句
1

Lyon is known as the gastronomical capital of the world.

例句
2

I went to a Michelin star restaurant that serves rare gastronomical delights.

gourmand
a person who enjoys eating
例句
1

What’s a better job than a food critic for a gourmand?

例句
2

After periods of fasting, he eats large portions of food like a gourmand.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.

Travel is back. European countries are easing restrictions, while fully vaccinated travelers are ready to relish [1] their freedom. For Ringlers planning to travel to France this summer, we’ve compiled some tips below.

Buying a Flight

Rumor has it that [2] buying a flight on a Tuesday will get you the best deal. According to our research, this is not necessarily true. When airlines first started selling their tickets online, they released tickets on a regular basis; the logic was that, if you were one of the first people to see the newly released schedule, you would be able to find a good deal. Today, however, ticket prices are more flexible and change on a continual basis, depending on the demand. But flying on a Tuesday might still be cheaper since there’s less demand among business travelers to fly on that day.

Small Vacation Cities

Tourist attractions such as Paris, Versailles, and Mont-Saint-Michel are famous for a good reason. However, these places are often chock-full of tourists, especially during peak seasons to the point where one may feel like they’re moving along a conveyor belt of people, not being able to move freely, while simultaneously having their personal space intruded upon. On the other hand, there are many small vacation cities and towns around France where local Parisians head in summer—these towns can offer an idyllic and equally if not more authentic French experience. Finding these destinations and planning your trip may require a bit of research, and often a rental car; but a simple Google search will render countless smaller-scale hidden gems in France.

Book Restaurants in Advance

France, the world’s gastronomical [3] center, is where gourmands [4] flock to enjoy fine food. If you are interested in visiting a renowned restaurant, reserve a table in advance. It is not uncommon for famous restaurants, especially Michelin-starred ones, to be fully booked for several days, weeks, or even months during summer. The good news is that you’ll be able to book online in most cases with a few clicks.

Utensils

The French, at home and in restaurants, tend to dine on multi-course meals, and use an array of utensils depending on the type and characteristic of the dish. Looking up short instructive videos on YouTube about how to use different utensils may help you navigate the dining scene, and feel confident as well.

Last but not least, the importance of safety cannot be overemphasized. In public transportation and indoor malls, even if it is not mandatory, consider wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently. After all, if you fall sick, you won’t be able to have all the fun to be had.

*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。