TikTok Go Helps People Book Travel

Introduction

TikTok has a new tool called TikTok Go. People in the USA can use it to book travel in the app.

Main Body

Users can book hotels and tours. They see a video and then buy the trip. Only people 18 years or older in the USA can use this. TikTok works with big companies like Booking.com and Expedia. People who make videos can also earn money. They share a link and get paid when someone books a trip. In the UK, people are different. A survey shows that 94 percent of people like old travel agencies. They want to talk to a real person to plan their trips.

Conclusion

TikTok Go is now open for adults in the US. It connects the app to travel companies.

Learning

🌍 People vs. Person

Look at these two words from the text:

  • People (Many/Plural)
  • Person (One/Singular)

How to use them:

  • Use people when talking about a group β†’ People in the USA can use it.
  • Use person when talking about one human β†’ They want to talk to a real person.

πŸ› οΈ The "Can" Power

In this story, we see can used to show that something is possible. It is a very simple word that never changes, no matter who is doing the action.

  • I can book
  • You can book
  • People can book
  • Users can book

Rule: Just put the action word (verb) right after "can". No need to add "to" or "ing".

Vocabulary Learning

book (v.)
to reserve a place or a trip
Example:I will book a hotel for my vacation.
travel (n.)
the act of going from one place to another
Example:Travel is a great way to learn about new cultures.
app (n.)
a small software program for a phone or tablet
Example:She downloaded a new app to help her find restaurants.
hotel (n.)
a place where people stay overnight for a fee
Example:They stayed at a hotel near the beach.
tour (n.)
a trip that shows interesting places
Example:They joined a city tour to see the historic landmarks.
video (n.)
a recording that can be played on a screen
Example:He posted a short video of his cooking recipe.
trip (n.)
a journey from one place to another
Example:Her first trip abroad was to Japan.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved money to buy a new laptop.
link (n.)
a connection that allows access to another page or site
Example:She clicked the link to watch the tutorial.
paid (adj.)
having received money for work or services
Example:He was paid for his freelance writing.
survey (n.)
a set of questions asked to people to gather information
Example:The survey asked about customers' favorite products.
agency (n.)
a company that helps people with travel or other services
Example:They booked their flight through a travel agency.
plan (v.)
to decide how to do something in advance
Example:We need to plan our itinerary before the trip.
adult (n.)
a grown person who is legally responsible
Example:Only adults can sign the contract.
company (n.)
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company offers discounts to students.