6 Unique Jobs for Singers You May Not Have Considered

6 Unique Jobs for Singers You May Not Have Considered Suzy S. Want to make singing your career? Here are some ideas from Brooklyn, NY voice teacher  Liz T.  to make a living using your voice! Having the gift of a great singing voice is not something you should let go to waste! While you are out there auditioning and recording, waiting for your big break, there are many performing opportunities that will help you get to the next level of your singing career! Check out these fun, unique jobs for singers that I have personally enjoyed doing. 1. Theme Parks Theme parks are a great way for young singers to get performance experience. The entertainment is always top quality at parks such as Six Flags, Busch Gardens, Hershey Park, Cedar Point, Dollywood, and of course all of the Disney parks. Theme park shows include many different styles, including country, rock, RB, and even opera! If you get a summer gig working at a theme park, be prepared for hard work. Most singers schedules are six days a week, with possible shows from 10 am to 10 pm. You have to keep your body healthy during this intense schedule, especially if you are performing outdoors in the hot summer heat. Theme parks can pay anywhere from $400-$1,000 a week, depending if you are equity or not (some theme parks will hire both equity and non-equity actor/singers).  Make sure to check if the theme park gig comes with housing, a meal plan, gym access, etc. some parks will have these benefits for singers, while some will not. Also, theme parks are a great way to take advantage of the holidays! Many of them have special Christmas or Halloween shows. They may need carolers for their Christmas season, or actors for their Halloween haunted house. Work as much as you can during these holidays, and your bank account will be happy! 2. Cruise Ships Cruise ships are a great opportunity to perform the music you love, and to travel the world. You might be singing with a jazz big band, a Latin trio, or in a musical theater show. You can find opportunities directly with cruise lines, such as Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Holland America, and Disney; there are also many agencies that you can audition for privately that can place you on these cruise ships. The perks of working on a cruise ship are that you get free room, board, and meal plan. On board as a performer, you will work pretty much every single day, including holidays, but only for a few hours, usually in the evenings. You will have your days free to spend in port, sightseeing. Performers are treated very nicely on the ships, with many cruise lines giving you special guest privileges to the spa and gym. It’s also a great way to interact and meet other crew members and guests from all around the world. Most cruise contracts range from 3-10 months straight at sea, with no time off, and the salary ranges from $400-$1,200 a week. 3. Churches/Synagogues Being a musical soloist at your local church or synagogue is a great way to share your musical passion with your community! Often, cantors are needed for masses, weddings, and funerals. Cantors will need to be familiar with classical, gospel, and American music. Compensation may be different for each service. Singing religious music is also a great way to stay in vocal shape and to work on your sight reading! These gigs are also great because they are mostly on weekends, so you can still take other work. Also if you have piano or musical directing skills, you can become a musical director in your place of worship. This includes putting together the musical liturgy every week and perhaps directing the choir or ensemble. 4. Voice-overs/Radio These are usually quick, easy jobs for singers to supplement their income. Big organizations or freelancers often need singers to sing or speak for their original recording, which could be a radio ad, jingle, web series, or podcast. I would first approach this as a freelancer, looking in your local entertainment job listings. Make sure you have a demo of your vocal recordings you can also pitch these to agents and casting directors. You’ll find many jobs if you have a versatile voice, such as being able to record in different accents, languages, and age ranges. Rates for voice-over projects vary depending on your union status, and don’t be afraid to negotiate! 5. Teaching Voice There’s no better way to share your love for singing than by teaching others! If you have received your training and hold at least a Bachelors degree in Music, then you are qualified to teach in most institutions (each state varies). There are many schools looking for choral and general music teachers, as well as artists-in-residence for after-school programs. Also, you can start off being a private lesson teacher to students in your community. This is a great option because you can set up a studio in your own home, as well as set your own rates and times. You can even become a voice teacher with TakeLessons! 6. GB Bands Creating your own GB (general business) band or cover band is a great way to get out there performing! Your band might perform at weddings, restaurants, or corporate events. It’s a great way to make some nice money and also get comfortable performing on stage with a live band (and audience). These gigs pay pretty well sometimes you can make up to $1,000 on a weekend! All you need is your own microphone, and the patience to have a few hundred cover songs under your belt! It’s also a good way to develop your own material, and put your own songs to practice. (Make sure you have a nice video reel to send to companies or promoters booking your act.) As you can see, there are tons of good jobs for singers to look into! You can absolutely make money and do what you love at the same time. Get on out there and sing! Liz T. teaches singing, acting, and music lessons in Brooklyn, NY, as well as online.  She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M in Vocal performance and currently performs/teaches all styles of music including Musical Theater, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, RB, and Country.  Learn more about Liz here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Jeff

Apps and Resources to Help You Learn Sign Language

Apps and Resources to Help You Learn Sign Language The Best Apps and Resources to Learn Sign Language ChaptersYour Number One Resource for Learning How to SignOnline Resources to Help You Learn Sign LanguageWhat’s on YouTube?Apps to Learn Sign LanguageOn the surface, the concept of an app for sign language is a pretty straightforward proposition; it’s even logical.There are apps to help you learn a foreign language online and sign language is a legitimate language, ergo there should be a trove of resources to learn sign language with. Right?  Wrong!First, let us commend you for knowing that learning sign language is equivalent to learning a second language.Now, comes the flaw in the argument: which sign language would you learn?Many people believe that sign language is both singular and universal, meaning that there is only one flavour of signing and, once learned, you could sign with deaf people all over the world.Wouldn’t that be something!Fact is, even though two countries might speak the same language, their sign languages would be vastly different. If you inadvertently lea rn American sign language from the Internet, you would have a hard time being understood in Britain using those signs.Even the alphabets are different: British sign language uses two hands to finger spell while ASL calls for only one-handed spelling.By the same token, somebody who learned sign language in a French-speaking region of Canada could not make himself understood in France unless s/he also learned French sign language.Your Superprof wants to help you set your feet on the right path by highlighting apps and resources specifically meant to help people learn British sign language.As opposed to American sign, for which online resources seem far more abundant. 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A 'thumbs-up' is a universal gestural sign of approval Image by Niek Verlaan from PixabayAll across the country, we found Deaf Clubs that welcome hearing people for social events or just because. Some of the clubs we found even offer sign language lessons; and what a great place to tune in to deaf culture!If you have registered for or are already taking a sign language course, you might search the Internet for ‘Deaf Clubs near me’ and then, get ready to make new friends!Finding a Group on FacebookKeeping with the idea that signing with deaf and hard of hearing people is the best way for you to learn this visual language, we can’t ignore social media as a way to find welcoming groups.Many of the smaller clubs around the country â€" clubs that don’t have a website, a fixed meeting place or any particular agenda, maintain a Facebook page; it is there that you could find announcements of upcoming events.If you lived in Nottingham, for instance, you may be torn between joining the Nottingham Deaf Society that conducts various social activities alongside its charity work, and the Notts Deaf Community, whose Facebook page displays lots of happy people, enjoying themselves.By the way, you could take sign language lessons at the Nottingham Deaf Society, too!If you were a football fan (who isn’t?), you could find Deaf Football Clubs on Facebook as well.For instance, Belfast has a fantastic club, Belfast Deaf United, that travels around the UK for matches and the inevitable post-game pint. Wouldn’t it be great to join them?Finding a Deaf Club on MeetupDo you know about Meetup? It is a social connections website that promotes the doings of special interest groups.Combing through Sign Language group offerings on Meetup yielded some results; we particularly liked the Femaura London Deaf and Sign Club.Their stated mission is to help people learn their new language but they are also a social group so, if you were hoping to meet like-minded people, people who are in terested in learning how to sign, this is the group for you.They host meetings every Thursday from seven until nine in the evening; in fact, they have the entire month of January already planned and scheduled. There, you will surely pick up a few tips to help you learn this expressive language faster and more efficiently.If your city does not have a deaf or a sign language Meetup group, why don’t you start one? That’s a great way to invite people to join you on your quest to learn sign language.We’ll not say that you should take every opportunity to engage with deaf people because, while deaf clubs are quite warm and welcoming, there are times and events reserved exclusively for the deaf world.Outside of those times/events, you can be assured of a warm welcome; you will certainly find lots of help in your sign language learning… especially your receptive skills! Your deaf friend's hearing aid does not absolve you of the responsibility to learn to sign Image by kalhh from PixabayOnline Resources to Help You Learn Sign LanguageAs mentioned before, the greatest danger in finding online resources to learn sign language from is that, all too often, the resource in question does not identify which sign language you will learn from them.That is why it is always best to search for British Sign Language resources rather than just Sign Language resources… unless you want to learn ASL so you can sign with friends across the pond.If you should conduct such a search â€" for British sign language, most likely, the first page you will encounter will be British Sign.Besides their reasonably-priced online course, their page is full of resources to master fingerspelling â€" from the sign language alphabet to assorted games, to vocabulary sheets, dictionaries and greeting signs.They even offer to help you find a BSL course in case their online programme does n’t get it for you.We really liked their forum and chatroom page, especially their practice zone where you can upload a short story or narrative that you signed and let other people critique your work.And once you’re done with your training? You can refer to their job listings to find work that calls for your newly-gained skills!Twinkl Resources for ChildrenIf you are learning to sign because you work with deaf children or you have a deaf child in your life, you will surely love Twinkl’s BSL taster resource pack.It is loaded with activities and resources for deaf education, from the Early Years Foundation stage all the way up to Key Stage Four.Twinkl’s list of free resources is long but, overall, their site is packed with worksheets, visual aids, PowerPoints you could use in a classroom and lesson planning tips and strategies for teaching deaf students.And, as if this site were not great enough, they offer Makaton oriented study packs in a multitude of languages, including W elsh.Twinkl’s treasure trove of materials acknowledges that, while English is our country’s official language, not everyone speaks our native language. That is why their page of EAL (English as an additional language) is particularly valuable.Even if you are not a child learning to sign, this page is a fantastic resource for learners of sign language. Many people incorrectly interpret this sign to mean deafness Image by Robin Higgins from PixabayWhat’s on YouTube?You can find instructional videos on virtually everything you might ever want to learn on YouTube. Whether said instruction is ‘legitimate’ is a different question altogether.We’re not knocking the kind people who wish to share their knowledge of sign language but we are dismayed at the number of people who talk through their presentation and who remain seated with the camera only capturing them from the shoulders up.You might know that, to sign effectively, you will need all of the expressive skills at your disposal, including facial expression and using your whole body to sign.Naturally, you can sign while seated but some of those videos are pretty limited in their instruction. For instance, they might impart vocabulary â€" how to sign for help or basic greeting words but they don’t show how to connect those words into an entire expression.Two standouts among British sign language video channels are Exeter Deaf Academy and LSLSoniaHollis.Both of these channels present sign language ‘authentically’: the instructor’s entire upper body is visible and they incorporate facial expressions into their signs.To explain what is going on, Exeter contrasts the dark-haired signer with a blonde instructor who breaks down the gestures and expressions while LSL uses subtitles to interpret what is going on.If you're looking for video instruction to supplement your coursework in your sign language class, these two channels should get it for you.Apps to Learn Sign LanguageSignBSL.com may be just the resource you need to tie everything together for your learning.It is a dictionary, neatly folded into an app that you can download for free from the Apple store, the Play store or Microsoft. You can also get it from Amazon.Of the 20 words we looked up, only one had a single interpretation; most of the words had at least two short videos demonstrating the signs, with the more common words, such as ‘people’, ‘every’ and ‘day’ having more than two.Surely there are more apps out there; maybe you have one on your phone right now that we should know about. You’re welcome to tell us in the comments section below.Now, discover the many advantages of learning sign language…

Study Tip How to Create a Good Study Environment

Study Tip How to Create a Good Study Environment Weve talked about the how to avoid study distractions, weve talked about randomly helpful items to help you study, but now its time to talk about how you can put all of those things together and produce a great study environment. No student is in a good position to study if the surrounding atmosphere isnt conducive to such productivity. Before you gather your books and attempt to cram that information into your brain, you need to make sure you are placed in a good setting, whether it's somewhere for a solo study session, meeting with your SAT tutor, or taking an ACT practice test. The number one rule when it comes to creating study environments? Dont go by what anyone else does. Everybodys brains are vastly different and therefore excel under different types of circumstances. Joining your roommate at Starbucks may seem fun and beneficial to your workload, but is it? Do the subtle conversations and noisy blenders really comfort you like they comfort that friend of yours? They might. But if they dont, just the fact that youre with your supportive friend isnt going to be enough to bring the good studying out of you. Never completely rely on another persons ideas for study environments, no matter who they are. It is up to you and you only to choose what surrounding details make you study well. Not sure what exactly constitutes your perfect study environment? Below are some ideas to give thought to: Noise level: Complete silence, constant sounds, or somewhere in between? The silence can freak some people out while others find it vital for focused studying. Just as well, some students hate noise during this time while others find it reassuring. Whether all of this refers to nearby people talking, buses that often drive by, or a smoothie machine mixing away, you need to figure out how theyll factor into your brains train of thought. They might throw it off or they might encourage it to work harder its up to you to see which direction you typically go in. Seating/Tables: Do you need lounge chairs and incredibly cushy couches when studying? Or does that just distract you more? Dont use seating that will send you into a study coma or day-dreaming session. If those comfortable arrangements will prevent you from being productive, find a place with ordinary, hard chairs that will force you to sit up straight. Tables are the next item to cover; dont get trapped in an area with very little table space to align your study materials. That is a category of frustration that nobody has time for. For instance, some cafs have extremely tiny tables that are great for setting down your coffee, but thats about it. Consider a sturdy desk or lengthy library table if youre going to be spreading out a lot of notes to look over. Amount of people around: Think about the constant actions of adjacent strangers and how they make you feel when studying. That kind of situation may sidetrack you on very high levels, or it might make you feel relaxed again, everyone is different. Also, you could be in a place where these other people are studying, which could help you stay motivated, or you could be somewhere where these people are just hanging out and not working, which could frequently divert your attention. Determine how surrounding people affect your study process and go from there. You might find that you need total isolation to focus Computer-friendliness: Often times you need your laptop with you to study, so its always a good idea to make sure your study space is conducive to that. You dont want to end up in a situation where theres basically no room for your computer to sit other than on your lap. Even worse, being stuck at a place with little to no outlets around can leave you in quite the compromising position if you run low on battery power you certainly dont want to have to end your study session abruptly against your will. Additionally, make sure to find a place that is not messy; for instance, you dont want to sit your computer on a dirty table that is rarely cleaned off. Dont set it up on a constrained space where a nearby drink could spill onto it either! Location: Is this place right by where you live? Is it a time-consuming drive away? Is it close to a coffee supplier? These are all good things to think about when choosing the study spot of choice. Perhaps you are creating this environment in your home, but even then you should consider how close you are to food, television, or anything else you might want on a much-needed break or not want near you at all. Some students find it helpful to be nearby their home so they can easily return to comfort if they get restless and frustrated. Others purposely situate themselves far from their places of residence in order to ensure they will stay put in the study zone. Ultimately, think about the things you want near you when you study and the things you want to be a great distance from you. Pick your locale accordingly. With these standards in mind, you should have a much easier time preparing for those exams. Find this perfect spot and get going!

Apply These 9 Secret Techniques To Improve SAT College Test

Apply These 9 Secret Techniques To Improve SAT College Test 0SHARESShare Follow these secret techniques to improve SAT College Test!! 1)           Control your mental anxiety right from the prep start to gain confidence 2)           Do not leave the questions half read. In your haste to manage time, you would miss the corners of the questions 3)           SAT   Testers are particular about deceiving you with misleading answers which pose for the right answers. Repeated Sat preps make you pick out deceptive answers at the very first look 4)            Follow the progressive   order of   difficulty in questions and skip the difficult ones to spare time 5)           Learn the art of visualization Imagine how you will do the SAT test and what your scores could be. Have a mental calculation of all the practice tests and hit a target 6)           Assess your plus and strengths Evaluate how you have taken up the journey with prep and practice and what you could achieve in the end with your strong aspects of preparation and skills. 7)           No over preparation-Last minute cramming could handicap your mental abilities and cause unexpected frustration. Be satisfied with what you have prepared and relax your mind on the eve of the exam 8)           Take full length tests to assess your weak spots 9)           Regular practice with ample time for  prep is essential for success Similarly, ACT Question and Answer prep helps ace ACT test. Avail   SAT or  ACT online Registration with Tutor pace. Com to have an edge in the exam. [starbox id=admin]

17 Surprising Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument

17 Surprising Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument Jessica Dais Playing an instrument has many benefits learning self-discipline, strengthening mental capacity, and spreading the joy of music, just to name a few. And research shows that these benefits aren’t just for kids. Musicians of any age can take advantage of the physical and emotional health benefits of playing an instrument. It doesn’t matter what instrument you choose to play, either! Keep reading to discover how the act of playing music can drastically improve your overall health.   Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument Physical Benefits of Music Deep Breathing Most of the time our breathing is very shallow, but activities like singing or playing a wind instrument require deep breathing from the diaphragm. This strengthens your lungs and respiratory system. Playing the harmonica can even help with pulmonary disease! Immune Response When we learn to play an instrument, we often become inspired to create our own music. According to an article by Live Science, making music “enhances the immunological response, which enables us to fight viruses.” Stress Relief Playing music brings your energy and focus into a positive activity, which can help alleviate stress. Those reduced stress levels can help get your blood pressure and heart rate down to a healthy level. Fine Hearing Learning music refines your hearing skills by training you to isolate sounds as they occur. Studies have even shown that musicians are better at picking out specific voices and sounds in a noisy environment. Exercise Playing an instrument naturally leads to increased physical activity. Whether youre playing the piano, guitar, strings, or a wind instrument, youre using your arm and back muscles to play and/or hold up your instrument. And if you play the drums, you even get to do some cardio! Posture Any good music teacher will correct your posture during lessons. This can help you get into the habit of sitting up straight and having proper alignment even when youre not playing. These are all great ways to alleviate neck and back pain. Mental Benefits of Music Mental Performance Playing music is like doing a workout for every part of your brain. It helps improve your mental performance and memory. There’s even evidence that music can help a patient’s brain recover from a stroke, as well as slow the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Coordination Using your fingers, hands, and feet in a rhythmic manner for a sustained amount of time, while also being conscious of playing the correct tones, can be a challenge for even the most coordinated people. Over time though, playing music refines your motor skills that go beyond the hand-eye. Time Management Learning an instrument requires practice, of course! But more specifically, it requires consistency and routine. Figuring out how to fit practice into your busy schedule and really stick to it helps you develop better time management and organization skills. Reading Skills Reading music helps strengthen your ability to process information by creating new connections between the synapses in your brain. As a result, reading and absorbing information from other sources becomes a lot easier. Listening Skills Learning music doesn’t just improve your ability to hear details; it also makes you better at listening. Whether you’re practicing on your own or playing with other people, you have to listen for timing, expression, and whether you’re in tune. This can make you a better listener even in everyday conversations as well. Concentration Focus is a necessary part of learning an instrument. Improving your musical skills forces you to use all the parts of your brain involved in concentration, making you better able to concentrate in other life situations. This is another reason why music is beneficial for those with disorders like ADD. Mathematics Learning music is all about pattern recognition, which is mathematical in itself. But even more than that, learning about how music is divided into equal measures and beats, and how those beats are in broken up, can help improve your math skills! SEE ALSO: The 5 Easiest Instruments Perfect for Adult Learners Emotional Benefits of Music Self Expression Whether you’re writing your own piece of music or playing someone else’s, music allows you to express yourself in new ways. You also get to be creative when choosing your own unique style and genre. Therapy Playing music can help with stress, insomnia, and depression because it acts as an outlet for difficult emotions. It can be a form of self-soothing in tough situations, and a healthy distraction from a stressful day. Achievement There’s nothing like the feeling of finally mastering one of your favorite songs! Setting a goal, putting in the work, and eventually reaching that goal gives you a strong sense of achievement. It will improve your confidence in other areas of life in the process. New Friends Whether you use music as an icebreaker when meeting new people, or as a way to actually meet new people playing in a choir, band, or orchestra, for example music is a great way to make new friends. These are just a few of the remarkable health benefits of playing an instrument. To begin reaping the benefits of music in your life, check out the online group music lessons  at TakeLessons Live today. You can access hundreds of live classes on a variety of instruments completely free for your first month. Start playing that instrument youve always wanted to, and your body, mind, and spirit will thank you! Post Author:  Jasmine T. Jasmine T. teaches piano, academics, yoga, and more in San Diego, CA. She has her Power Yoga Level 1 200-Hour Certification, as well as a Certificate of Merit for Piano and Theory from the Music Teachers Association of California. Learn more about Jasmine here!

How AJ Can Help with Less Common AP Exams

How AJ Can Help with Less Common AP Exams When it comes to AP exams, there is a wide variation in the number of test takers for a given exam. Nearly 400,000 students take the AP English Language test, while other exams have fewer than 20,000 test takers. AJ Tutoring strives to provide exam preparation for all of these tests, big or small! Probably the biggest factor in the popularity of a given test is the number of schools that offer the associated course. However, for almost all courses (besides AP Research and AP Seminar), it is possible to take the exam without having taken an AP class, and AJ Tutoring, with both our academic offerings throughout the year and our specialized test prep, is also a great resource for helping students in that position.  Regardless of whether the plan is to take the test in as part of an AP Course or not, it is important to note that the College Board is changing the registration deadline for the test?rather than registering in the spring, students will be required to register in the fall or pay a hefty late fee.  Students looking to take the exam without taking the course will need to reach out to the AP coordinator at a school that offers AP testing no later than October 4.  What are some great tests that don’t get as much attention as they deserve? Here are four of our favorites, chosen because they have relatively few test takers, but we feel they are valuable tests for many different careers. AJ can help with any of these tests, and dozens more!AP Human GeographyAP Human Geography is a highly unappreciated test, often overlooked compared to other social sciences tests like AP US History or Government and Politics. However, this course provides a great introduction to popular majors like anthropology, sociology, and international politics or business. Many students also find the content more interesting and lively, since it is focused on the patterns of human behavior on a large scale in the present day, rather than in the past. After taking this class, studen ts will be much better prepared for college courses like demographics, urban studies, cultural diffusion, and economic development, and more than any other class will help students gain a better understanding of the world around them!AP Art History While it often counts for credit in a Fine Arts category, Art History is also a great way to get another perspective on history, by learning how different cultures throughout history have used painting, sculpture, architecture, and other media to express themselves. The AP Art History curriculum includes learning about how both European and non-European art have gone through multiple phases, and asks students to write about art work based on the philosophical and aesthetic context it was created in.  While the course does involve some memorization of artwork, the pieces that need to be memorized are published and definite, so students willing to do some work with flashcards and a tutor to help them see the big picture trends! can do ve ry well on this test. It’s a great course for students interested in art who would like to get background on the styles and theories that have shaped art to this day, as well as students interested in anthropology, history, or philosophy. AP PsychologyAP Psychology is one of the less-common AP courses, and is most often taken by students in their Junior or Senior years. AP Psychology courses cover a wide variety of topics in psychology, including neuro-anatomy, human behavior, child development, and the study of abnormal psychological functions all of which excite the minds of young science-minded students! The AP Psychology course is most similar to an upper-level Biology course in its density of terms and case studies, but lacks the harder science elements of AP Chemistry and Physics that prove challenging for some learners. While some schools do not offer an AP Psychology class, the AP exam itself is surprisingly coachable with a bit of outside studying: a standard psychology student can feel confident and capable to succeed on the AP Exam! If your student is interested in the sciences and looking for another AP to add valuable science credit to their college resume, consider reaching out and exploring AP Psychology!AP Environmental ScienceIn AP Environmental Science, students use a holistic view of biological and political systems to explore how the human world and the natural world are interwoven in such a fashion that is sometimes mutually beneficial, while in other instances more problematic. Additionally, by understanding the methodologies, students can gain insight on how to identify environmental problems, evaluate risks, and examine potential solutions. The curriculum will discuss the earth’s individual systems such as water cycles, earth’s orbit around the sun, and tectonic plates along with how these systems are interconnected and have changed over geological time. This is a great course for students interested in any natural science, espe cially ecology, as well as those looking forward to studying political science or civil or environmental engineering.

12 English Travel Phrasal Verbs - Learn English with Harry ??

12 English Travel Phrasal Verbs - Learn English with Harry ?? Here you will learn 12 travel phrasal verbs in English.If reading is not really your cup of tea, scroll down to watch a short video lesson on Travel Phrasal Verbs. 12 Travel Phrasal Verbs in English Travelling is a year round activity as people now go on holidays more than once a year. The following are phrasal verbs that are related to travel or, as you may name them, travel phrasal verbs. I have set out some key phrasal  verbs that we use in a typical holiday trip. SET OFFWhen we begin a journey anywhere of a short or long duration we have to start from some  place either our home or our office perhaps.So we normally advise our friends or family that our  holiday is about to start or we will set off shortly.Example: John was going to Italy for a week. He told his family that he was due to set off at 4 pm for the airport and asked if someone could give him a lift.SET OUTSimilar to set off we can also use this to describe the beginning of a journey. It sometimes  refers to a shorter journey than a holiday, perhaps a trek or a walk.Example: Michael is gone for a trek. He set out about an hour ago.  HEAD FORto start moving towards a place (town, city, etc)Example: We had decided to head for Edinburgh.CHECK IN/CHECK OUTWhen we arrive at our destination, a hotel or apartment on Airbnb (perhaps)  we usually have a time when we can check in.And when we leave our hotel or apartment at the end  of our vacation we are given a time to leave or check out.Ex ample: When I arrived in Barcelona I made my way (travelled to) to my hotel and checked in at about 2.30 pm. On my day of departure I had to check out before 12 noon. It suited me fine as my flight was due to leave at 3 pm.Scroll down for Everyday English Travel Phrases. 12 Travel Phrasal Verbs in English HOP ON/HOP OFF  Im sure you are familiar with these 2 travel phrasal verbs.Nowadays most of the cities offer visitors  the red bus option to get a tour of the city. This red bus is sometime a replica of (a copy of) the old  London buses.These buses offer the option to hop on or off as you please at different locations  around or across the city. You buy the ticket and you can get on (hop on) or get off (hop off) the bus  at any location.Example: We hopped on the train and went back to the hostel.  GET AROUND  Travelling is very enjoyable at any time. However, it is made easier due to the advances  in transport options. We can travel by car, train, plane or even ship!When setting out our plans for  our holidays it is important to know how we will travel from one destination to another. Our friends  may ask us what type of transport will we use.How are you getting around? = How will you travel?Example: David was travelling to 5 cities in 10 days. His friend wanted to know how he intend ed getting  around. He had arranged to hire a car for that purpose.SEE SOMEBODY OFFWhen somebody is leaving for an extended time it is normal for family members  to travel with that person to the point of departure (airport or train station) to wish them well and  to wave goodbye. This we refer to as seeing somebody off.Example: Mary was leaving for an extended  working holiday in Australia. Her parents were anxious to go to the airport to see her off. She was  going to be away for approximately 6 months. Everyday English Travel Phrases 12 Travel Phrasal Verbs GET BACKWhen we go on a holiday or a business trip we usually have to come back at sometime. It is also normal for our colleagues family and friends to ask us when are we due to return when talking about our holiday.Example: Declan was going on holiday to the USA and his boss wanted to know when he was due to get back to work. So we can ask When are you getting back? or When do you  get back to the office/home? or When are you due back?GET GOINGWhen it is time to depart or to leave we often use the phrase get going.We often use  it together with the words its about time because usually we are in a hurry or in a rush.Example: Igor was late packing his bag and needed to get to the airport as quickly as possible. He told his wife it was about time he got going. He had to leave immediately otherwise he might have missed his flight.BREAK DOWNto stop working (a machine, a vehicle)Example: Our car broke down on the way to Nice, so we phoned breakdown recovery service.START OFFto begin a jou rney at a particular placeExample: We started off in Heidelberg, which is this old-fashioned, nice town in Western Germany.PUT SOMEONE UPto give (someone) temporary accommodationExample: My friends put me up for three nights.Do you like travelling? What was the last trip you took? Try to write a short story about your last trip and use as many travel phrasal verbs as you can. This simple exercise will help you remember them.If you would like to continue learning English phrasal verbs (Im sure you would!), continue reading my other posts. I also have a post about Intermediate English Travel Vocabulary where you can find English words and expressiong related to travelling.And if you would like to improve your English faster and in an easy way, consider taking our English Lessons on Skype. Remember, we do offer a FREE English lesson to try it! English Travel Verbs - Video Lesson

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