guided tours

Have you ever taken a group tour?

利用する：take, use

探る･習う：explore

I sometimes take group tours. They're a great way to explore new places with others.

Group tours can be a great way to travel and experience new places with others. They can offer an organized itinerary and the chance to meet new people.

What is a good size for a group tour (ex. five people, twenty people)?

多い：grande

共有：sharing

For a group tour I recommend our grande size it’s perfect for sharing.

grande   adj)大きい(イタリア語) ＝large

A good size for a group tour usually depends on the type of experience you are looking for. Smaller groups can offer a more personalized experience, while larger groups might be less expensive and more social.　

personalized   /'pɜːsənəlaɪzd/　/'pɜːrsənəlaɪzd/　adj)個別の

look for  探す･期待する

experience  十分に試してみること→体験･経験

less expensive  もっと安い

Is it better to take a group tour by yourself or with a friend?

個人の好み：our personal preference

柔軟性：flexibility

仲間：company

It really depends on our personal preference. Some people enjoy the flexibility of traveling alone, while others prefer the company of a friend.

preference　n)好み

flexibility　n)柔軟性、順応性

company　n)仲間、会社

Do you prefer bus tours or walking tours?

city, sight, history

Walking tours can be a great way to explore a city, soak in the sights, and learn about its history.

soak in (初心者･子供など)学んで吸収する(=absorb)

absorb   /əb'zɔːb/　/əb'zɔːrb/　v)学んで吸収する

Do you think tour guides should have to take a test?

Tour guides often play a crucial role in representing the culture and history of a place to visitors. Testing can help ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide accurate information and a good experience. It may also enhance the professionalism of the industry.

play a crucial role　重要な役割を担う

crucial   /'kruːʃl/　adj)重要な　

represent   v)代表する･象徴する、～を示す

ensure   /ɪn'ʃƱə(r)/　/ɪn'ʃƱr/　v)確実にする

accurate   /’ækjərət/　adv)正確な･的確な

enhance　/ɪn'hɑːns/　/ɪn'hæns/　v)高める･強める

professionalism　n)プロ意識

Do you think tour guides should be paid well？

Certainly, being a tour guide can be a challenging job that requires a range of skills, like knowledge about the location, the ability to engage with people, and often, language proficiency. So, yes, it's reasonable that tour guides should be compensated fairly for their work.

challenging   adj)能力が試される、魅力的な

a range of skills   巾広いスキル

engage with people   人々と関りを持つ･人々に携わる

proficiency　/prə'fɪʃnsi/　n)熟練･堪能

compensate   /'kɒmpenseɪt/　/'kɑːmpenseɪt/　v)相殺する、補償として報酬を払う

>>They are compensated well for their work.

fairly 　adv)公平に

Guided tours can help you better understand and appreciate places and landmarks.

appreciate   /ə'priːʃieɪt/　verb

★ appreciate somebody/something   to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something

across from   ～の向かいに

above   p)～より空間的に上に

below　p)～より位置が下に

fray   n)口論･争い･けんか

prom　n)ダンスパーティー

stadium　n)ステイディアム

rug   n)絨毯･敷物、ひざ掛け