How to Talk About Travel Experiences & Cultural Shock in Spanish
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Welcome to this ElayaaHUB Spanish conversation event!
Today, we’ll explore how to talk about your travel experiences, unexpected moments, and cultural surprises—all in Spanish.
Whether you’ve traveled far or stayed closer to home, every cultural encounter teaches us something new—not just about the world, but about ourselves.
In this session, you’ll practice storytelling in the past tense, describe surprising or inspiring situations, and share how different cultures have expanded your perspective. Because travel changes your language—and language changes how you travel.
Key Vocabulary & Expressions
Spanish words and phrases that will help you navigate this conversation 😊
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Talking About Travel
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I traveled to… – Viajé a…
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I visited… – Visité…
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I went with… – Fui con…
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I stayed in… – Me alojé en…
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The food was… – La comida era…
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The people were… – La gente era…
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Describing Cultural Differences
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In my country, we usually… – En mi país, solemos…
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It was different from what I expected – Fue diferente de lo que esperaba
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I noticed that… – Noté que…
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At first it was strange, but… – Al principio fue extraño, pero…
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I came back with a new perspective – Volví con una nueva perspectiva
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Sharing Experiences
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One day, something unexpected happened… – Un día, pasó algo inesperado…
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I’ll never forget when… – Nunca olvidaré cuando…
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It was a beautiful / shocking experience – Fue una experiencia hermosa / impactante
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I felt surprised / confused / amazed – Me sentí sorprendido/a / confundido/a / asombrado/a
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I learned that… – Aprendí que…
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My Travel Story in Spanish
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Choose a meaningful travel memory.
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Write a short story about it in Spanish. Use past tenses + at least 3 expressions of surprise, learning, or change.
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Practice telling it out loud—focus on rhythm and emotion.
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Ask a classmate or friend about their experience—and compare cultural surprises.
When we speak about where we’ve been, we also reveal who we’re becoming.
Reflection Question 🌱
¿Cuál ha sido el momento más impactante o revelador que has vivido en otro país o cultura? ¿Qué aprendiste de ti mismo/a al vivirlo?
What was the most impactful or eye-opening moment you’ve experienced in another country or culture? What did you learn about yourself through it?
Consider writing down your thoughts in Spanish to warm up for the event!💡
Beyond Language ✨
"Culture shock is not confusion—it’s expansion. It’s the moment your assumptions dissolve and your awareness deepens.
When you share your experiences in Spanish, you’re not just translating events—you’re translating growth.
In every journey, there’s a lesson. In every conversation, there’s a transformation.”
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