Blog

Back to main library

Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
Tiktok
1/3

Planning
Our School Holiday Trip

You will learn to use comparative and superlative adjectives to compare different options and express preferences when planning a trip. This lesson focuses on comparing places and making decisions.

1

Listening

Listen and answer the quiz.

0:00 / 0:00
2

Reading + Practice

Read the script, practice vocabulary, and learn useful sentences.

Download script
LIAM
School holidays start next week! We need to decide on a trip.
CHLOE
I saw a brochure for a mountain camping trip. It looks amazing.
SAM
Camping? Might be too cold. I was looking at a beach resort. Sunny weather, blue water.
LIAM
Beach sounds nice, Sam. But camping could be adventurous. What activities, Chloe?
CHLOE
Hiking, caves, campfire stories. Sounds exciting. Challenging trails.
SAM
Caves? Scary. The beach has swimming, sunbathing, water sports. More relaxing, more fun.
LIAM
Relaxing is good. But camping is exciting. Maybe a place with both? Or compare costs? Beach might be expensive.
CHLOE
Good idea, Liam. Camping was cheaper. Most affordable option. Resort seemed pricier, especially ocean views.
SAM
Money's important. But I want a warmer holiday. Warmer camping? Or a less crowded beach? I like quiet.
LIAM
So Chloe wants mountains for adventure, Sam wants beach for relaxation. We need a compromise. What about a lake house? Warmer than mountains, we can swim or kayak. Less crowded than the beach.
CHLOE
A lake house... good middle ground. We can hike around the lake, warmer than mountains.
SAM
Yes, lake house is better than cold camping. We can swim and relax. Usually sunny?
LIAM
Generally, yes. Sunnier than mountains, less humid than the beach. Let's check the forecast. Best option! Let's book!
CHLOE
Agreed! Lake house sounds perfect. Better compromise.
SAM
Happy with that! Let's book it!
2b

Vocabulary Match

Tap a word, then tap its definition.

Words

Definitions

2c

Useful Sentences

Quick sentences you can use in real life.

Comparing Options
  • This looks more exciting than that.
  • That seems less expensive.
  • This is the most beautiful place.
  • Which option is the easiest?
Expressing Preferences
  • I prefer quieter places.
  • I'm not sure about that.
  • I think this is the best option.
  • I'm happy with that!
Planning Activities
  • What kind of activities did it mention?
  • It said hiking and exploring caves.
  • We can do some hiking around the lake.
  • Let's book it soon!
3

Grammar

Review the rule and take the quiz.

Download quiz
✓ Grammar Focus

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives.

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

★ Examples from the lesson

- Might be too cold.

- More relaxing, more fun.

- Camping was cheaper.

- Most affordable option.

- Warmer than mountains, less humid than the beach.

- Better compromise.

💡 Uses

1) Comparing two things: We use comparatives to compare two people, places, or things. (e.g., 'Warmer than mountains')

2) Comparing three or more things: We use superlatives to say something is the most extreme in a group of three or more. (e.g., 'Most affordable option')

3) Expressing preference: Comparatives can show preference. (e.g., 'Better compromise')

📝 Forms
Subject Affirmative Negative Question
I/You/We/They am/are/is/are ...er than... / the ...est am not/aren't/isn't/aren't ...er than... / not the ...est Am/Are/Is/Are ...er than...? / Is ... the ...est?
He/She/It is ...er than... / the ...est is not ...er than... / not the ...est Is ... ...er than...? / Is ... the ...est?
⚠ Common Mistakes
Mistake Correction Explanation
More colder Colder For most one-syllable adjectives and some two-syllable adjectives, add '-er' for comparative. 'More' is not needed.
The most cheapest The cheapest For most one-syllable adjectives and some two-syllable adjectives, add '-est' for superlative. 'Most' is not needed.
Funner More fun 'Fun' is irregular. The comparative is 'more fun'.
Gooder Better 'Good' is irregular. The comparative is 'better' and the superlative is 'the best'.
This is more big than that. This is bigger than that. For one-syllable adjectives like 'big', add '-er' for the comparative form.
She is the most tallest girl. She is the tallest girl. For one-syllable adjectives like 'tall', add '-est' for the superlative form.
Finish