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Travel More, Grow More: How Seeing the World Can Make You a Better Person

May 27, 2025

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

Direction:  Listen and repeat after your tutor

Empathy

/ˈɛmpəθi/

The ability to understand and share someone else's feelings.

    Living abroad changed my perspective on life.

Perspective

/pəˈspɛktɪv/

A way of thinking about something; a point of view.

    Living abroad changed my perspective on life.

Tolerance

/ˈtɒlərəns/

The ability to accept or respect different opinions, beliefs, or behaviors.

    Traveling teaches people tolerance towards different customs.

Assumption

/əˈsʌmpʃən/

Something you believe to be true without proof.

    I had an assumption about the country before I visited, but it was completely wrong.

Exercise 2

News Article

Direction:  Read the pulse aloud or with your teacher. 

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Travel More, Grow More: How Seeing the World Can Make You a Better Person

Traveling can help you become a better person. When you visit new countries, you meet people who live and think differently from you. 


This helps you build empathy because you start to understand their way of life. You also gain a new perspective about the world. Instead of believing your country or lifestyle is the best, you begin to see value in other cultures. Another benefit of travel is tolerance. 


You learn to accept differences. Whether it’s food, religion, or language, traveling teaches you not to judge quickly. It also helps you challenge your own assumptions. Maybe you believed people in another country were unfriendly, but after visiting, you see they are kind and warm. 


Studies show that people who travel often become more open-minded. They also become more creative and confident. 


Traveling isn’t always easy, but the experiences can shape your character. Whether it’s a short trip or a long stay, being in a new environment forces you to grow. In the end, travel isn’t just about fun or taking photos. It’s about becoming a more understanding and better person.

Exercise 3

Discussion 

Share your opinions with your tutor



    1. Do you think traveling makes people more open-minded? Why or why not?


    2. What country would you like to visit, and what would you like to learn there?


    3. How does travel help people develop empathy?


    4. Have you ever had a wrong assumption about a place before visiting it?


    5. In what ways can travel improve someone’s personality?


    6. What challenges might travelers face when visiting a new culture?


    7. Do you think young people should travel more? Explain your opinion.


    8. Can someone learn tolerance without traveling? How?

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