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# Planning a Holiday

German: AQA GCSE, topic 2.3.3

## Die Unterkunft - Accommodation

### Key vocab

![Key vocab](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/memory-location-images/Hotel%20Gellert,%20Hungary-min.jpg)

- ** der Aufenthalt ** - stay.
- ** der Wohnwagen ** - caravan.
- ** das Zelt ** - tent. 
- ** die Pension ** - guesthouse.
- ** die Jugendherberge ** - youth hostel.
- ** die Vollpension ** - full board.
- ** die Unterkunft ** - accommodation.
- ** das Gasthaus ** - guesthouse.
- ** das Hotel ** - hotel.

### Wo wirst du übernachten?

![Wo wirst du übernachten?](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/75b94dbb-b4b0-4eef-ab51-7bf8ac2a32f3/villa-island.jpg)

- ** Ich werde in einem Gasthaus übernachten. **
 - I will stay in a guesthouse.
- ** Ich werde in einem Wohnwagen übernachten. **
 - I will stay in a caravan.
- ** Die Jugendherberge ist sehr billig, also werde ich da übernachten. **
 - The youth hostel is very cheap, so I will stay there.

### Nächster Urlaub

![Nächster Urlaub](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/memory-location-images/Mount%20Fuji,%20Japan-min.jpeg)

- ** Wo werden sie während ihres nächsten Urlaubs übernachten? **
 - Where will they stay during their next holiday?
- ** Sie werden in einem schönen Hotel übernachten. **
 - They will stay in a pretty hotel.

## Die Unterkunft - Accommodation

### Key vocab

![Key vocab](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/memory-location-images/Hong%20Kong,%20Hong%20Kong-min.jpeg)

- ** der Stadtteil ** - part of town.
- ** die Rezeption ** - reception.
- ** das Erlebnis ** - experience.
- ** das Zentrum ** - centre.
- ** sich entscheiden ** - to decide.
- ** reservieren ** - to reserve.
- ** verbessern ** - to improve.
- ** wunderschön ** - gorgeous.

### Wie ist deine Unterkunft?

![Wie ist deine Unterkunft?](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/75b94dbb-b4b0-4eef-ab51-7bf8ac2a32f3/villa-island.jpg)

- ** Mein Hotel ist wunderschön. **
 - My hotel is gorgeous.
- ** Meine Pension ist nicht in einem guten Stadtteil. **
 - My guesthouse is not in a good part of town.
- ** Das Personal an der Rezeption war unhöflich. **
 - The staff at the reception were impolite.

### Dein Aufenthalt

![Dein Aufenthalt](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-07/dc88dc4b-d0c9-4274-a5d3-bc82849b5296/Yeoman-House-15thCentury-15th-Century-House-Wood-Beams.jpg)

- ** Wie war dein Urlaub, Otto? **
 - How was your holiday, Otto?
- ** Nicht gut. Ich habe ein Zimmer in einem Hotel reserviert. Es war ein schlimmes Erlebnis und das Hotel sollte sich verbessern. ** 
 - Not good. I reserved a room in a hotel. It was an awful experience and the hotel should improve itself.

## Aktivitäten - Activities

### Key vocab

![Key vocab](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-03/2ae9df2f-9276-446b-8e61-8d10c77a4b7b/shutterstock_659850286.jpg)

- ** die Broschüre ** - brochure.
- ** die Klassenfahrt ** - school trip.
- ** das Verkehrsamt ** - tourist office.
- ** Souvenirs kaufen ** - to buy souvenirs.
- ** sich sonnen ** - to sunbathe.
- ** surfen ** - to surf.
- ** baden ** - to bathe.
- ** dauern ** - to last (time)

### Was hast du geplant?

![Was hast du geplant?](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/memory-location-images/Lake%20Como,%20Italy-min.jpg)

- ** Ich will im See baden. **
 - I want to bathe in the lake.
- ** Mein Urlaub dauert nur 3 Tage, also habe ich nicht viele Aktivitäten geplant. **
 - My holiday is only 3 days long, so I haven't planned many activities.
- ** Ich werde mich jeden Tag sonnen. **
 - I will sunbathe every day.

### Dein Urlaub

![Dein Urlaub](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-03/2d6fba90-e6d9-45a4-8014-4fc3810a6704/shutterstock_183160790.jpg)

- ** Welche Aktivitäten hast du in deinem letzten Urlaub gemacht? **
 - Which activities did you do on your last holiday?
- ** Ich habe viele Souvenirs für meine Familie gekauft und ich habe auch im Meer gebadet. **
 - I bought many souvenirs for my family and I also bathed in the sea.

## Test yourself on Planning a Holiday

- What is the German word for 'youth hostel'?
- What is the German word for 'caravan'?
- What is the German word for 'gorgeous'?
- What is the German word for 'to decide'?
- What is the German word for 'gorgeous'?

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- Previous topic: [2.3.2 Things to See](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-3-2-things-to-see.md)
- Next topic: [2.3.4 Journey](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-3-4-journey.md)

## German: AQA GCSE contents

### 1 People & Lifestyle
- 1.1 Me, My Family & Friends
  - [1.1.1 Name & Age](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-1-name-and-age.md)
  - [1.1.2 My Body Type](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-2-my-body-type.md)
  - [1.1.3 My Face](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-3-my-face.md)
  - [1.1.4 My Relatives](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-4-my-relatives.md)
  - [1.1.5 Family Relationships](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-5-family-relationships.md)
  - [1.1.6 Bad Characteristics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-6-bad-characteristics.md)
  - [1.1.7 Good Characteristics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-7-good-characteristics.md)
  - [1.1.8 My Relationship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-8-my-relationship.md)
  - [1.1.9 Marriage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-9-marriage.md)
  - [1.1.10 Opinions on Marriage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-10-opinions-on-marriage.md)
  - [1.1.11 Children](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-11-children.md)
  - [1.1.12 Divorce](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-1-12-divorce.md)
- 1.2 My Studies
  - [1.2.1 Subjects](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-2-1-subjects.md)
  - [1.2.2 Your School](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-2-2-your-school.md)
  - [1.2.3 Types of School](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-2-3-types-of-school.md)
  - [1.2.4 School Stress](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-2-4-school-stress.md)
  - [1.2.5 Regular Day](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-2-5-regular-day.md)
  - [1.2.6 Future Plans](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-2-6-future-plans.md)
- 1.3 Jobs, Career Choices & Ambitions
  - [1.3.1 Part-time Jobs & Work Experience](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-3-1-part-time-jobs-and-work-experience.md)
  - [1.3.2 Job Hunt](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-3-2-job-hunt.md)
  - [1.3.3 Workplace](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-3-3-workplace.md)
  - [1.3.4 Jobs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-3-4-jobs.md)
- 1.4 Social Issues
  - [1.4.1 Unhealthy Habits](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-4-1-unhealthy-habits.md)
  - [1.4.2 Health](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-4-2-health.md)
  - [1.4.3 Health - 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-4-3-health-2.md)
  - [1.4.4 Volunteering](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-4-4-volunteering.md)
  - [1.4.5 Race & Immigration](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-4-5-race-and-immigration.md)
  - [1.4.6 Hospital](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/1-4-6-hospital.md)

### 2 Popular Culture
- 2.1 Free-Time Activities
  - [2.1.1 Music](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-1-1-music.md)
  - [2.1.2 Cinema & TV](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-1-2-cinema-and-tv.md)
  - [2.1.3 Food](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-1-3-food.md)
  - [2.1.4 Pantry](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-1-4-pantry.md)
  - [2.1.5 Eating Out](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-1-5-eating-out.md)
  - [2.1.6 Sport](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-1-6-sport.md)
- 2.2 Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries
  - [2.2.1 Holidays](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-2-1-holidays.md)
  - [2.2.2 Christian Festivals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-2-2-christian-festivals.md)
  - [2.2.3 Festivals in German-Speaking Countries](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-2-3-festivals-in-german-speaking-countries.md)
- 2.3 Travel & Tourism
  - [2.3.1 Countries to Visit](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-3-1-countries-to-visit.md)
  - [2.3.2 Things to See](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-3-2-things-to-see.md)
  - [2.3.3 Planning a Holiday](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-3-3-planning-a-holiday.md)
  - [2.3.4 Journey](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/2-3-4-journey.md)

### 3 Communication & The World Around Us
- 3.1 Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region
  - [3.1.1 Home](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-1-1-home.md)
  - [3.1.2 Rooms in the House](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-1-2-rooms-in-the-house.md)
  - [3.1.3 Town](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-1-3-town.md)
  - [3.1.4 Shops & Transport](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-1-4-shops-and-transport.md)
  - [3.1.5 Home Items](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-1-5-home-items.md)
- 3.2 Technology in Everyday Life
  - [3.2.1 Social Media](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-2-1-social-media.md)
  - [3.2.2 Technology](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-2-2-technology.md)
- 3.3 Global Issues
  - [3.3.1 Homelessness & Poverty](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-1-homelessness-and-poverty.md)
  - [3.3.2 Littering](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-2-littering.md)
  - [3.3.3 Land & Air Pollution](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-3-land-and-air-pollution.md)
  - [3.3.4 UV Rays & Acid Rain](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-4-uv-rays-and-acid-rain.md)
  - [3.3.5 Saving Resources](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-5-saving-resources.md)
  - [3.3.6 Nature Conservation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-6-nature-conservation.md)
  - [3.3.7 Nature Conservation 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-7-nature-conservation-2.md)
  - [3.3.8 Sustainable Living](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/german/aqa/3-3-8-sustainable-living.md)
