Listen carefully.

My alarm clock went off, but I was already out packing my bags. I was so excited, unable to stop thinking about my trip. Today was the day I had been eagerly waiting for. After months of anticipation, I was finally going to the trip of my dream.

By the way, I'm Olivia. Last year, I made a decision to see the world, so I started saving. This year, just before my birthday, I managed to save up enough for the trip of a lifetime, Australia. It's going to be an epic journey and the best birthday gift to myself.

I went through my packing list for the third time, making sure I had all the essentials for my trip. Clothes, toiletries, and travel documents. Check, check, and check.

Once everything was packed, I called a taxi to take me to the airport. The excitement bubbled inside me as I watched the city pass by through the taxi window. Every street corner and passing landmark reminded me that this was really happening. I was on my way to Australia.

Arriving at the airport, I found the check-in counter and joined the queue to check in my luggage. The line seemed to stretch on forever, but finally, it was my turn.

The check-in lady greeted me with a warm smile as I handed over my suitcase. With a quick scan of my boarding pass, she tagged my luggage and sent it off on its journey.

Feeling nervous and excited, I walked to the security checkpoint. As I got closer, I felt a little worried. I watched closely as my bags went through the scanner. I held my breath until they came out. I felt relieved when everything was okay. Then, I picked up my belongings and kept going.

With some time to spare before my flight, I decided to grab a quick bite to eat at one of the airport cafes. While enjoying my coffee, I observed the busy airport scene, with people bustling in various directions. It was fascinating to see everyone heading off to different destinations.

Soon enough, it was time to board the plane. Walking down the jet bridge, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement. Stepping onto the aircraft, I located my seat and eagerly prepared for the incredible journey that lay ahead. As the plane taxied down the runway and took off into the sky, I couldn't help but smile. I was finally on my way to Australia, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. I'll share more of my journey when I arrive. Stay tuned.

I'm excited for Olivia. I hope she has a smooth flight. Before we dive into the speaking practice, let's explore some new words and phrases from her story.

Eagerly Eagerly means to do something with a lot of excitement or enthusiasm. An example in a sentence will be Sarah eagerly waited for her birthday party to begin.

Anticipation Anticipation means looking forward to something or feeling excited about something that is going to happen. An example in a sentence will be I waited with anticipation for the arrival of my birthday present.

Epic Epic means something that is grand, impressive, or monumental in scale or scope. An example in a sentence will be The concert was an epic event, with thousands of fans filling the stadium to see their favorite band perform.

Essentials Essentials refer to the basic or necessary items that are crucial or indispensable for a particular purpose or situation. An example in a sentence will be When packing for a camping trip, make sure to bring essentials like a tent, sleeping bag, and food supplies.

Toiletries Toiletries are items used for personal hygiene, like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and a toothbrush. An example in a sentence will be She packed her toiletries in a small travel bag before heading to the airport.

Stretch on Stretch on means to continue for a long distance or period of time without stopping or changing. An example in a sentence will be The line at the grocery store stretched on for what seemed like hours.

Some time to spare Some time to spare means having extra time available before needing to do something. An example in a sentence will be I arrived at the airport early, so I had some time to spare before my flight.

Grab a quick bite Grab a quick bite means to quickly eat something, usually a small snack or meal. An example in a sentence will be After class, I usually grab a quick bite to eat before heading to work.

Bustling Bustling means full of activity, noise, and energy. An example in a sentence will be The marketplace was bustling with shoppers and vendors on a sunny afternoon.

Fascinating Fascinating means something very interesting or captivating. An example in a sentence will be The documentary about space exploration was fascinating, and I couldn't stop watching it.

Taxied Taxied means the movement of an airplane on the ground under its own power, typically before taking off or after landing. An example in a sentence will be The airplane taxied slowly toward the runway before taking off.

Alright, now that we've learned some new words, let's give them a try together. Repeat after Olivia, and we'll practice speaking like a native speaker.

My alarm clock went off, but I was already up packing my bags. I was so excited, unable to stop thinking about my trip. Today was the day I had been eagerly waiting for. After months of anticipation, I was finally going to the trip of my dream. By the way, I'm Olivia.

Last year I made a decision to see the world, so I started saving. This year, just before my birthday, I managed to save up enough for the trip of a lifetime, Australia. It's going to be an epic journey and the best birthday gift to myself. I went through my packing list for the third time, making sure I had all the essentials for my trip. Clothes, toiletries and travel documents. Check, check and check. Once everything was packed, I called a taxi to take me to the airport. The excitement bubbled inside me as I watched the city pass by through the taxi window. Every street corner and passing landmark reminded me that this was really happening. I was on my way to Australia. Arriving at the airport, I found the check-in counter and joined the queue to check in my luggage. The line seemed to stretch on forever. But finally, it was my turn. The check-in lady greeted me with a warm smile as I handed over my suitcase. With a quick scan of my boarding pass, she tagged my luggage and sent it off on its journey. Feeling nervous and excited, I walked to the security checkpoint. As I got closer, I felt a little worried. I watched closely as my bags went through the scanner. I held my breath until they came out. I felt relieved when everything was okay. Then, I picked up my belongings and kept going. With some time to spare before my flight, I decided to grab a quick bite to eat at one of the airport cafes.

While enjoying my coffee, I observed the busy airport scene with people bustling in various directions. It was fascinating to see everyone heading off to different destinations. Soon enough, it was time to board the plane. Walking down the jet bridge, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement. Stepping onto the aircraft, I located my seat and eagerly prepared for the incredible journey that lay ahead. As the plane taxied down the runway and took off into the sky,

I couldn't help but smile. I was finally on my way to Australia, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. I'll share more of my journey when I arrive. Stay tuned.

Great job so far. Now let's take it up a notch. Try reading along with Olivia and see if you can keep up. My alarm clock went off, but I was already out packing my bags. I was so excited, unable to stop thinking about my trip. Today was the day I had been eagerly waiting for. After months of anticipation, I was finally going to the trip of my dream. By the way, I'm Olivia.

Last year, I made a decision to see the world, so I started saving. This year, just before my birthday, I managed to save up enough for the trip of a lifetime, Australia. It's going to be an epic journey and the best birthday gift to myself. I went through my packing list for the third time, making sure I had all the essentials for my trip. Clothes, toiletries, and travel documents. Check, check, and check. Once everything was packed, I called a taxi to take me to the airport. The excitement bubbled inside me as I watched the city pass by through the taxi window. Every street corner and passing landmark reminded me that this was really happening. I was on my way to Australia.

Arriving at the airport, I found the check-in counter and joined the queue to check in my luggage. The line seemed to stretch on forever, but finally, it was my turn. The check-in lady greeted me with a warm smile as I handed over my suitcase. With a quick scan of my boarding pass, she tagged my luggage and sent it off on its journey. Feeling nervous and excited, I walked to the security checkpoint. As I got closer, I felt a little worried. I watched closely as my bags went through the scanner. I held my breath until they came out. I felt relieved when everything was okay. Then, I picked up my belongings and kept going. With some time to spare before my flight,

I decided to grab a quick bite to eat at one of the airport cafes. While enjoying my coffee,

I observed the busy airport scene with people bustling in various directions.

It was fascinating to see everyone heading off to different destinations.

Soon enough, it was time to board the plane. Walking down the jet bridge, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement. Stepping onto the aircraft, I located my seat and eagerly prepared for the incredible journey that lay ahead. As the plane taxied down the runway and took off into the sky,

I couldn't help but smile. I was finally on my way to Australia, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. I'll share more of my journey when I arrive. Stay tuned.