Grammar:Preposition 'to' With A Travel Story - 'A Surprise Trip to Paris'
- Rose Sensei
- May 22
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
📚Learn Grammar With Travel Story - Preposition 'to'
Grammar Focus: How to Use The Preposition 'To'
The word 'to' is a common preposition in English. It is used in several ways:
Direction or Destination – Indicates movement from one place to another.
Example: Emma is flying to Paris next Friday.
Recipient – Shows that something is given or sent to someone.
Example: I promised to write a postcard to my grandma.
Purpose or Intention – Used with verbs to indicate an action’s purpose.
Example: I need to start packing!
Time – Can indicate a range leading up to a specific time.
Example: Emma will be in Paris from Friday to next Thursday.
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Learn How to use Preposition 'to' - Conversation Example
✈️🇫🇷A Surprise Trip to Paris! - Dialogue Story
(A cosy café – Emma and Alex are sitting at a table, sipping coffee.)
👩🦰Emma: Hey, Alex! Guess what? I have some exciting news to share with you!
👩🦱Alex: Ooh, tell me! I love surprises.
👩🦰Emma: My parents are sending me to Paris for my birthday!
👩🦱Alex: No way! That’s amazing! Paris is on my dream travel list. I’d love to visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa.
👩🦰Emma: I know, right? I can’t believe it! I was thinking… maybe I could get a you a small souvenir? What do you want?
👩🦱Alex: Hmm… maybe a cute Eiffel Tower keychain? Or something sweet—some macarons!
(Scene 2: Emma’s bedroom – she’s packing a suitcase.)
👩🦰Emma: I’m flying to Paris next Friday. My flight is at 10 AM. I need to start packing! What should I bring?
👩🦱Alex (on video call): Definitely a good jacket! It can get chilly. And don’t forget to take a power adapter for your phone.
(Scene 3: At the airport – Emma is holding her passport and boarding pass.)
👩🦰Emma (texting Alex): About to board! Wish me luck!
👩🦱Alex (texting back): Have an amazing time! Don’t forget to send me pictures!
(Scene 4: Paris – Emma is at the Eiffel Tower, taking a selfie and smiling.)
👩🦰Emma (thinking): Paris is even more beautiful than I imagined! Can’t wait to tell Alex all about it.
Comprehension Questions
Where is Emma traveling to for her birthday?
What does Emma promise to bring back for Alex?
What time is Emma’s flight to Paris?
What does Alex remind Emma to take on her trip?
What is the purpose of Emma writing a postcard to her grandma?
Why does Alex think Emma should go to the Eiffel Tower?
Did you enjoy this fun, engaging story using the preposition 'to' in a natural
way using a conversation between two close friends?
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