Le Touquet Wants More British Tourists

May 15, 2026, 15:25
EuropeCulture

Introduction

The town of Le Touquet wants more people from the UK to visit.

Main Body

Many British people visited this town in the past. Now, fewer British people come because of Brexit. From May 25 to May 31, the town offers special activities. People can go horse riding or fish for shrimp. These activities are free or cheap and are in English. Visitors can also see old cars and a small airport. A famous chef will also cook food. The town wants English speakers to feel happy and safe.

Conclusion

The town uses cheap prices and the English language to bring back British tourists.

Learning

🧩 The 'Can' Pattern

In the story, we see how to talk about possibilities. This is a key step for A2 learners to describe what is possible in a new place.

How it works: Person/Group →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow Action

Examples from the text:

  • People →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow go horse riding.
  • Visitors →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow see old cars.

Quick Rule: We use can to show that something is allowed or possible. You do not need to change the word 'can' if the person is singular or plural. It always stays the same!

⏳ Then vs. Now

Notice how the text compares two times:

  1. The Past: "Many British people visited..." (Finished action)
  2. The Present: "Fewer British people come..." (Current situation)

To move to A2, notice the ending of the word: Visit →\rightarrow Visited. Adding -ed tells us the story happened before today.

Vocabulary Learning

town (n.)
A small community or place.
Example:I live in a small town near the coast.
visit (v.)
To go to see a place.
Example:We plan to visit the museum next week.
activities (n.)
Things you can do for fun.
Example:The park offers many activities for children.
horse (n.)
A large animal used for riding.
Example:She loves to ride a horse in the countryside.
shrimp (n.)
A small, tasty shellfish.
Example:We had shrimp in our dinner.
free (adj.)
No cost.
Example:The entrance to the park is free.
cheap (adj.)
Low price.
Example:They sold the tickets at a cheap price.
English (adj.)
Relating to the English language.
Example:She speaks English fluently.
chef (n.)
A professional cook.
Example:The chef prepared a delicious meal.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous.
Example:The playground is a safe place for kids.
tourists (n.)
People who travel for leisure.
Example:The city attracts many tourists each year.
prices (n.)
The cost of goods.
Example:The prices at the market were high.