Guidebook entry
Tips for writing a guidebook entry
When writing a guidebook entry try to create a visual picture. Remember
that you are writing a description. Use adjectives and adverbs.
Include some specific examples to bring the description to life.
Give lots of facts that will interest the potential tourist.
You may want to include:
How to get there, places to visit, things to do, what and where to eat, places to stay, information about the history of the place, hidden places and off-the-beaten-track sights, culture, traditions, celebrations, myths, politics, religion, stories, languages spoken, free time activities, arts and crafts, transport, shopping, sports or any other piece of information that you consider relevant.
Useful language for brochures and guidebook entries
Introduction
Without doubt, ...
It is generally understood that...
One of the most impressive places/buildings/cities...
To date, ___________ is one of the greatest examples of...
Drawing in the reader
if there's one place that really..., it is...
This is not just another..., but a...
If you want a different kind of experience,...
If you have a few hours to spare,...is well worth seeing.
If you love the sea and the peacefulness, then you will for sure love Es Molinar.
If you're looking for the latest twists on classic
American cuisine, London's the place to be. With different restaurant
chains and independent eateries all around the city, you're never far
from a taste of the USA.
And don't think that London restaurants aren't staying abreast of the latest US food trends either; the burgers, fried chicken,
barbecue, hot dogs and deli sandwiches served in the UK's capital are
served with as much creativity and flair as in their sister restaurants
in the States
Describing location
Located/Situated (just a few miles away from/outside...)is...
Built (by the side of/just next to...) is...
Just beyond (the...)is...
Some (...) minutes from... stands...
To give the reader a more vivid picture of the place at the moment you are describing, you can refer to the senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch):
E.g.
Visitors
can watch the moonrise over the mountains, or hear the sound of church bells
ringing, enjoy a freshly-ground cup of coffee, remember the aromas of exotic
herbs and spices, or relax in the soothing warm waters of the river
Giving background information
Throughout history, ...
...is by far the oldest...
...was the first...
...is the best-known...
Originally a..., but now...
In recent years,...
Known locally as..., ...
From Japanese Izakaya cuisine to Spanish tapas, the small plates movement has taken L.A. by storm
Describing attractions
What is particularly (spectacular) is...
Recent additions/changes include...
Making qualifying comments
Naturally, children will absolutely adore..., but...
...whereas...(is really intended for younger people)
..., however, will require much more time to take in.
In fact,(both)are best avoided if...
Commenting on positive aspects
(The school/hotel/sports centre) boasts (a large indoor swimming pool/a wide range of facilities/five tennis
courts).
No trip to (Paris) would be
complete without (a visit to the Louvre).
(The restaurant) is noted for (its excellent cuisine).
The perfect neighbourhood for a night out! Here you will find a vast selection and variety of restaurants, bars and cafés.
Good for the person who appreciates village life, being close to nature but also close to the city.
Fall in love with the truly amazing views over the sea and overlooking Palma.
Fall
in love with The cosy feeling in the Catalina market with heaps of
fresh produce; it’s such a nice place to have a lunch break.
Commenting on negative aspects
Admittedly, (this is a rather expensive option,) but ...
(The quality of service) leaves a great deal to be desired.
Be warned, though: (delays are not uncommon).
Giving advice
It is always wise to check ...
This is a point worth bearing in mind if ...
If price/location/class size is a major factor when choosing (your school), you might want to consider ...
... is certainly an option worth looking into.
Mention the variety of things to do, see or experience.
Variety is common in travel texts. This is because they add an element of persuasion. Guidebooks try to sell a destination, make it seem appealing. The more people they can attract, the better. The more varied the experience the destination is seen to offer and the more they can make the destination sound like it will appeal to as many people as possible, the better.
E.g.
Holiday accommodation in Mallorca comes in many shapes and forms, providing the kind of variety and versatility that caters for anything from a quietly relaxing break for two to a vacation for all your family and friends.
With a wide range of restaurants on the island, there will definitely be something for everyone, as it caters to all tastes: from the more conservative and classic environments to the more modern and trendier places.
Conclusion
For the visitor, Mallorca offers/provides...
To local people, the cathedral symbolises...
For these reasons a visit to this island should not be missed.
Time Markers (pre-intermediate) exercise (follow the link)
After Immediately Afterwards Before As soon as Finally Now
What is his/her Job (pre-intermediate)? (follow the link)
| politician teacher fashion designer secretary presenter chess player barman air steward writer | dentist film director photographer racing driver stuntman vet pilot store detective truck driver |
1. I don't like looking in mouths all day.
2. Sometimes the animals bite me, though I am trying to help them.
3. Landing is the most stressful part.
4. Some passengers want to drink after five minutes!
5. I like all of my students.
6. I don't like making coffee for him, but I like typing.
7. I look terrible in front of the camera at that time!
8. I am happy to be behind the camera thinking about the next shot.
9. These models wear these clothes for five years. I have made them as a career for over 30 years.
10. I often have no ideas and sit quietly behind the typewriter.
11. Some people ask for drinks I have never heard of - but I try.
12. My lenses are so important to me - those and the light of course.
13. I don't drive this fast on public roads!
14. The famous actors make the money - but we take the risks and the pain.
15. There is another election next year. I am very nervous!
16. Some people leave the store without paying by mistake - we get them all!
17. I use the CB radio to talk to the other drivers in the area.
18. It takes years of practice to become a Grandmaster - and a good use of the queen!
| moreover on the other hand at least however besides | firstly whereas then actually though |
Eating Out
Here are four people talking about eating out. After you read, answer each question with a paragraph number (1-4).
1.The last time I went to a restaurant was about 2 months ago. My wife and I wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a good meal so we went to an expensive Italian restaurant in downtown Lisbon. We both had pasta to start and for the main course my wife ordered a steak and I chose fish. For dessert we both ate chocolate cake topped with fresh cream. Delicious!
2. I went to a restaurant yesterday evening with my sister's children. It wasn't very expensive and the menu was very limited. We all had a burger and French fries, and drank cola. It wasn't very good.
3. My boyfriend loves spicy food so this restaurant was perfect. The waiters were all really friendly and polite, and they played traditional sitar music which was very relaxing. The menu offered vegetarian dishes as well as meat dishes served with rice and a sauce - it depended on how hot you wanted it! I chose a mild beef curry but my boyfriend had a lamb 'vindaloo' - he also drank 2 liters of water!!
4. My class at the university went there last weekend. It's a very popular type of restaurant in my country. It generally offers one type of food (a kind of bread with cheese and tomato sauce) which you then choose what ingredients to add on top of it. I asked for olives and mushrooms on mine and my classmates each had something different so we could taste a piece of each person's meal.
- In which text did the person go there for a special occasion?
- In which text did the person visit an Indian restaurant?
- In which text did the person eat pizza?
- In which text did the person eat fast food?
- In which text did someone eat seafood?
- In which text did the person talk about the atmosphere of the restaurant?
- Which restaurant was cheap?
- In which text didn't the person enjoy their meal?
- In which text did someone eat a very hot dish?
- In which text did the person have a vegetarian meal?
Вставьте their, there или they’re
- ___________ is nobody home at the moment.
- ___________ new car is blue – not purple as you said.
- Nick and Jane were very concerned about ________ puppy.
- While we were in France, we enjoyed the warm weather ___________.
- Hannah and Stephen went __________ with _________ kids.
- ___________ from Norway.
- ________ aunt Polly loves travelling.
- As soon as ___________ here, we can leave.
- _________ is nothing you can do about it.
- I like your new shoes. _________ are very nice!
- When they came home they found ________ dog messing around.
- They went _________ twice in August.
- I dream about the USA every day. I want to go _________ once!
How to describe pictures (open the link)
Some useful phrases for picture description:
I'd like to describe this picture.
In the foreground (передний план) of the picture you can see ....
In the background (на заднем плане) of the picture there is/are ... .
The
... is/are -ing. He /she/they is/are posing (not posing) to the
camera.
(He/She enjoys ... )They enjoy what they are doing because they are smiling/ they look happy ... .
The weather is ... . The sun is shining brightly/ (it is going to rain/ snow)/
I like this picture because it is full of positive emotions (pleasant memories).
It reminds me of my childhood (my last visit to my Granny, my friends , my hobby, my pet etc...).
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