Packing your luggage
Опаковане на багажа
- Name and describe common items to pack for a trip.
- Compare different types of luggage and suitcases.
- Explain baggage rules and restrictions.
This lesson focuses on Bulgarian vocabulary and expressions for packing luggage, including words like bagage (багаж), suitcase (куфар), and the dimensions (размери) allowed for carry-on baggage. You'll also learn how to describe packing clothes (дрехи) and essentials effectively at the airport.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Упражнение 1: Conversation exercise
Инструкция:
- What items should be packed for what type of holidays? (What items should be packed for what type of holidays?)
- What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type? (What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type?)
- Do you sometimes pack too much and go over the limit? (Do you sometimes pack too much and go over the limit?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Бикини, плувни шорти и слънчеви очила са най-подходящи за почивка на плажа. A bikini, swim trunks, and sunglasses are best for a beach holiday. |
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Взимам малки предмети в ръчния си багаж. I take small items in my hand luggage. |
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За по-дълги почивки чекирам допълнителен куфар или понякога малка количка. For longer holidays, I check in an extra suitcase or sometimes a small trolley |
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Вземам със себе си 20-литровата раница с възможно най-малко вещи. I take my 20-liter backpack with me with as little items as possible. |
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Може ли да носите течности в ръчния си багаж? Can you bring liquids in your carry-on? |
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Надвших теглото за ръчния си багаж. I went over the weight limit for my carry-on. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Преди пътуването винаги ______ какво трябва да опаковам.
(Before the test, he ______ how well we understand.)2. Аз ______ най-удобния куфар за моята почивка.
(From ______ I pick the most suitable key for my lock.)3. Когато пътувам със самолет, трябва да ______ правилата за багажа.
(When the exam is alone, try to ______ enough time for preparation.)4. Моят приятел ми каза, че трябва да ______ само ръчен багаж.
(My friend told me that I should ______ myself enough time for preparation.)Exercise 4: Bug report for a given story
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Пакетирам - call
Минало време
- Аз пакетирах
- Ти пакетира
- Той/Тя пакетира
- Ние пакетирахме
- Вие пакетирахте
- Те пакетираха
Предпочитам - book
Настояще време
- Аз предпочитам
- Ти предпочиташ
- Той/Тя предпочита
- Ние предпочитаме
- Вие предпочитате
- Те предпочитат
Избирам - choose
Минало време
- Аз избрах
- Ти избра
- Той/Тя избра
- Ние избрахме
- Вие избрахте
- Те избраха
Планирам - plan
Настояще време
- Аз планирам
- Ти планираш
- Той/Тя планира
- Ние планираме
- Вие планирате
- Те планират
Подготвям - predict
Настояще време
- Аз подготвям
- Ти подготвяш
- Той/Тя подготвя
- Ние подготвяме
- Вие подготвяте
- Те подготвят
Казвам - come
Минало време
- Аз казах
- Ти каза
- Той/Тя каза
- Ние казахме
- Вие казахте
- Те казаха
Поставям - postpone
Настояще време
- Аз поставям
- Ти поставяш
- Той/Тя поставя
- Ние поставяме
- Вие поставяте
- Те поставят
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Packing Your Luggage – Bulgarian A2 Lesson Overview
This lesson focuses on practical Bulgarian vocabulary and dialogues related to packing luggage, choosing travel bags, and airline baggage regulations. It is designed for learners at the A2 level who want to comfortably discuss travel preparation in Bulgarian.
Key Topics Covered
- Dialogue practice: Conversations about what to pack for a trip, including clothing and accessories.
- Types of luggage: Exploring different types of bags such as backpacks and suitcases, their features, and suitability for travel.
- Airline baggage rules: Understanding weight limits, dimensions, and the number of bags allowed on flights.
Important Vocabulary Examples
- куфар (suitcase)
- раница (backpack)
- билет (ticket)
- дрехи (clothes)
- тегло (weight)
- размер (size/dimension)
- багаж (baggage/luggage)
Lesson Content Highlights
The dialogues model typical real-life situations, such as discussing what to take on a trip, comparing types of luggage, and confirming baggage allowances with airline staff. Learners practice questions and answers like:
- Какво искаш да вземеш за уикенда? (What do you want to take for the weekend?)
- Има ли предпочитания между раница и куфар? (Do you have a preference between a backpack and a suitcase?)
- Колко килограма багаж може да вземем безплатно? (How many kilograms of baggage can we take for free?)
Language Notes: Differences between English and Bulgarian
Bulgarian, unlike English, uses grammatical gender for nouns such as куфар (masculine) and раница (feminine), which affects associated adjectives and verbs. Also, Bulgarian tends to use more formal polite forms when speaking with airline staff or strangers. Concrete vocabulary is often paired with measures (e.g., kilograms, centimeters), reflecting specificity in travel contexts.
Useful phrases to remember:
- Искам да взема ... – I want to take ...
- Колко килограма е позволено? – How many kilograms are allowed?
- Мога ли да нося тази чанта в самолета? – Can I carry this bag on the plane?
This lesson builds confidence in handling travel situations, focusing on useful expressions and vocabulary for packing and luggage management in Bulgarian.
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