My Favorite Vacation
Vocabulary
Reach each word out loud.
umbrella
/ʌmˈbrɛl ə/
noun
a large fabric canopy on a stick used to keep yourself dry in the rain
Example:
I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm getting wet in the rain.
sunset
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
noun
the time of day when the sun goes down and the sky turns orange and red
Example:
I love to watch the sunset after a long day of work.
summer
/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/
noun
part of the year when the weather is hot
Example:
During summer, we often go to the beach to enjoy the sun.
hotel
/hoʊˈtɛl/
noun
place where people can stay when traveling
Example:
After a long day of sightseeing, we checked into a hotel nearby.
beach
/biːt͡ʃ/
noun
large area of sand, next to an area of water
Example:
We spent our day off relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean.
Story
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My Favorite Vacation
Last summer, I went to the beach with my family. We stayed in a small hotel near the sea. The weather was hot and sunny every day. I swam in the ocean, played volleyball on the sand, and ate ice cream every afternoon. My little sister built sandcastles while my parents read books under the umbrella.
One day, we took a boat ride and saw dolphins in the water. It was amazing! At night, we walked along the beach and watched the sunset. I felt happy and relaxed. It was my favorite vacation, and I hope to go again next year.
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Written by:
Thomas
Lesson updated:
November 6, 2025