‘We hang on to summer a little longer here’: five of the best places for autumn sun in Europe...
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EN: Use commas around a noun phrase (an appositive) to give extra information about the subject without starting a whole new sentence.
Kyoto, a historic city in Japan, attracts many visitors.
EN: Many Europeans travel to Mediterranean coastal towns like Kalkan in October to escape the colder weather at home and enjoy mild 'autumn sun' without summer crowds.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two complete, independent sentences (clauses). When connecting two full clauses, place a comma before 'and'.
In winter, the days are short, and the nights are cold.
EN: Use 'feels like' followed by a noun to describe what something seems or feels similar to.
Today feels like spring.
EN: Mediterranean coastal towns in Turkey, like Kalkan, often maintain warm sea temperatures and sunny weather through October, making them popular for 'autumn sun' getaways after the main summer crowds leave.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two independent clauses (complete sentences) that share a related idea.
The weather is warm, and the children play outside.
EN: In coastal Turkish towns like Kalkan, traditional handcrafted wooden boats (known locally as 'gulets') are famous for day trips and remain active into late autumn.
EN: We use the pattern 'from [time 1] to [time 2]' to show when an action or situation starts and ends.
The museum is open from Monday to Friday.
EN: Kaputas Beach is one of the most famous and photographed beaches in southwestern Turkey, renowned for its turquoise water situated at the mouth of a gorge. Because it is small and picturesque, it gets extremely packed during the peak summer tourist season.
EN: Use 'there is' followed by an uncountable noun (like 'space' or 'water') to state that something exists. Add 'more' before the noun to show an increase or greater amount.
There is more time to finish the work.
EN: In Mediterranean and Aegean resort towns like those in Turkey, October marks the 'shoulder season.' The summer crowds have left, yet the seawater retains the summer heat, making it an ideal, relaxed travel period.
EN: Use '[time] away by [transport]' to describe distance in terms of travel time and mode of transport.
The station is only five minutes away on foot.
EN: Bezirgan is a traditional highland plateau village (yayla) above Kalkan, Turkey. Historically, locals moved up there during hot summers to escape the coastal heat.
EN: Use 'can' + base verb to express ability or possibility (what is possible to do).
Visitors can see many birds in the park.
EN: In British and Mediterranean tourism, autumn (especially October) is known as the 'shoulder season.' Destinations like Turkish mountain villages offer cooler weather and peace away from the busy summer rush, making them popular for walking and hiking holidays.
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Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To set below the horizon (referring to the sun)
Next to or near the ocean or sea
Using a car as a means of transport