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ESL Lesson Plan: Travel Plans

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This English lesson plan helps reinforce  vocabulary related to traveling  by asking students to plan trips and excursions based on the profile of different groups of travelers. It is helpful to use local newspapers, especially newspapers that provide local events, to give students ideas of real places to visit. Most large cities have specialty newspapers that focus on local events and attractions available for free throughout the city.

Instructions for Teachers

The lesson begins with students deciding which types of groups are going to take a trip. Based on which group of travelers are going, students then use resources to plan out a short stay in a specific city or area of the country. Of course, you can choose to have students focus on distant locations. If you are teaching English in another country, it's probably best to vary this and focus on traveling abroad to allow the use of English place names.

Lesson Aims: Completing a small group task using the internet and other resources available in English, describing a travel destination and itinerary in detail

Activity: Planning a short trip to a specific location based on different traveler types

Level: Intermediate  

Lesson Plan

As a class, discuss what types of locations, travel plans, etc. might be suitable for these different types of travelers:

• A married couple on a honeymoon
• Two friends who are attending college
• Two business people 

As a class, discuss which resources students can use to make travel plans. There are many travel websites online that offer all the necessary tools for scheduling a trip. If available, use a projector and walk through the process of finding round trip flight tickets and hotels on a travel site. 

Using the worksheet below, break students up into pairs or small groups (maximum of 4) assigning a pair of travelers to each group. Have students come up with detailed plans for each travel group. After each group has finished, have them present their travel plans to the entire class.

Variation: To extend this activity, ask students to create a presentation using PowerPoint or another similar software application. Students should find photos and write up bullet points for each of the activities to include in the presentation . 

Plan a Trip to ___________ for the Following Travel Groups:

Honeymooners

Mary and Tim have just married and are in the mood for a great honeymoon to celebrate their eternal love for each other. Make sure to include lots of romantic options and some excellent meals to mark this happy event.

College Friends

Alan and Jeff are attending college together and are looking to have a wild week of fun and adventure. They love going to clubs and partying hard, but they don't have a lot of money to eat at fine restaurants. 

Cultured Couples

The Andersons and the Smiths are married couples that have been friends for years. Their children are grown up and have their own families. Now, they enjoy traveling together and place a great deal of emphasis on visiting sights of cultural significance. They also love going to concerts and eating fine food. 

Business People

These business people are interested in opening up a new company at your chosen location. They need to find out about the area, meet local business people, and discuss their proposal with local government.

Family with Children

The McCarthur family has three children aged 2, 5, and 10. They love spending time outdoors and have a limited budget for eating out. They aren't interested in entertainment, but the parents like to take the children to important museums to help with their cultural education. 

Peter and Dan

Peter and Dan married a few years ago. They love to explore gay hot spots in cities they travel to, as well as do traditional sight-seeing tours. They are also gourmets who spend up to $500 on good meals, so they'd like to go to at least one top rated restaurant. 

Travel Planning Sheet

Fill in the information to complete the vacation plans.

Dates / Times: Cost:

How many nights?: Cost:

Rental car yes/no? If yes, cost:

Trips / Sightseeing for the day: Cost:

Restaurants / Eating: Where?: Cost:

Evening entertainment: What / Where? Cost:

Add as many days as necessary to your travel planning sheet.

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Travel & Holidays ESL Games, Worksheets | ESL Travel Activities

If you need some fresh, new ideas for the ESL travel and holiday unit that you can find in most textbooks, then you’re in the right place. We’ll share our top ideas for games and activities, along with travel vocabulary, worksheets and lesson plans. Let’s get to the best ESL holiday activities.

ESL holiday and travel-themed activities

Let’s get into everything you need to know for an ESL holiday lesson. Keep on reading!

ESL Travel and Holiday Activities

Here are the top ESL travel activities that you may want to try out with your students.

#1: Plan a Trip

Have your students plan a dream vacation in English! Instead of researching in their first language, use Google in English. In order to practice writing, keep notes only in English. Here’s an example of how you might plan your trip using English. You can have your students add as little, or as much detail as you’d like. However, the point of the activity is to practice writing in point form which is useful when writing outlines for tests or essays.

Day 1: Monday, January 1

Fly Seoul (3pm) —-> Vancouver (7am) Check in Hotel ABC, 123 Avenue Rest, relax

Day 2: Tuesday, January 2

Stay Hotel ABC Tour Stanley Park Eat Pub XYZ dinner

Day 3: Wednesday, January 3

Check out Hotel ABC Rent car Budget 123 Drive Whistler Rent skis shop ABC Go Skiing Lunch ski lodge Check in Hotel ABC Whistler Bed early

Procedure for one of my favourite ESL travel activities:

• Give students time to do some Internet research about a place they want to go. It’s helpful to specify the number of days. I generally make a rule that they must do this research in English. Suggest some helpful websites where they might like to start (Trip Advisor, Air BnB, etc.).
• Students can make a day-by-day itinerary of what they’re trip is going to look like.
• They can share about their trip with the class or turn it in for a graded assignment.

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#2: A-Z Alphabet Game

If you know that your students already know a fair bit about holiday and travel, you may want to try this quick warm-up game. Or, you could consider using it as a review game at the end of a class.

The way it works is that students, in pairs or small groups write down the alphabet on a piece of paper. Then, they have to think of one travel related word for each letter. It doesn’t have to be done in order. For example:

P: Passport

The winner is the team with the most completed letters at the end of the allotted time. Do you want to find out more? Check this out: A-Z Alphabet Game ESL .

#3: Travel Word Association

This is nice ESL activity to do if you know that your students have studied about travel and holidays before. They can shout out vocabulary words related to this and you can make a mind map or sorts on the board. Group similar things together. For example, articles of clothing.

Find out more about this quick ESL warmer right here: ESL Vocabulary Word Association.

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#4: Postcards ESOL Travel Activity

If you can get your hands on some cheap postcards or have some laying around your house or teacher’s office, try out this fun writing activity. It may just be the novelty factor, but students seem to love it. This activity is ideal for working on common greetings, the past tense (more ideas here: ESL past tense games ), and using descriptive words, as well as using synonyms to avoid repetition.

Distribute the postcards to the students. You can do one per student, or put the students into pairs. They have to look at the picture on the front of the postcard and imagine that they went on this vacation. Then, they can write about their trip to a friend or family member.

Next, the students trade postcards with another student or group. After reading them, they can write a response back of at least a few sentences. Finally, you may want to display them around the class as they’re colourful and fun and other students may enjoy reading them! Have some fun with this ESOL travel activity.

• Give each student or pair a postcard. They look at the picture and imagine what they did on that vacation, and then pretend that they’re writing to a friend or family member.
•  Exchange postcards and another student or group have to write a response to what they read.
• Display the postcards around your classroom (optional).

#5: Travel or Holiday Videos

I’m ALL about using videos with my ESL/EFL students. They’re fun, engaging and a nice way to grab student’s attention and introduce a topic. Of course, you can base an entire class around one too if you design the activities well.

If you want to find out more about using them in your classes and some activities and games to do with them, you’ll want to check this out: Using Videos for Teaching English .

#6: Dictogloss ESOL Travel Activity

This is a challenging activity that works on listening and writing skills. Find a short story related to holiday or travel. It could even be a description of your own vacation that you took recently.

Then, you read out the story to your students in a way that is a bit challenging for them to catch every word. Students have to take notes and then try to reconstruct what they heard based on their notes in small groups. You can read it again so that students have a chance to make some additions or corrections. Finally, students compare their version with the original.

Do you want to try it out with your students? You can learn more about one of the best ESL travel activities here: ESL Dictogloss Activity .

#7: Holidays ESL Lesson Plan

It’s easy to plan an ESL lesson about any topic, including holidays. Check out this video for the steps to follow:

#8: Yes/No Questions and Answers

If you think about it, holidays and travel lend themselves to a ton of yes/no questions. For example:

• Did you fly or drive?
• Did you eat some delicious things?
• Was the food good?
• Did you have nice weather?

If you want to see some activities or games to work on these kinds of questions, you’ll want to check this out: Yes/No Activities and Games.

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#9: ESL Food Activities and Games

I’m not sure if it’s the same for you, but when I travel, it’s ALL about the food. I want to try all the delicious things where I’m staying! The good news is that I have a ton of fun, interactive games and activities for food. You can easily adapt most of them to focus on holidays.

You can find out more details here: ESL Food Activities.

#10: ESL Surveys

I love to use surveys in my classes because they lend themselves to just about any topic. In the case of travel, they’re ideal for working on the present perfect and simple past together.

For example:

Have you ever travelled to another country?

Where did you go?

If you want to know more about how to design and use surveys in your classes for an ESL travel lesson, then you’ll want to check this out: Surveys for ESL Students.

ESL Travel Games and Activities

I also love to use ESL surveys to get students to express an opinion in English.

#11: Present Perfect Activities Related to Travel

The present perfect is often used to talk about vacations, travel and holidays. For example:

• Have you ever been to another country?
• Have you travelled to ______ before?

In order to incorporate this grammatical construction into some of your lesson, you’ll want to check this out: Present Perfect ESL Activities.

#12: Brochure Scanning

This is an excellent travel activity! You’ll have to get your hands on some travel brochures first. The way it works is that students get tons of practice with a reading sub-skill (scanning) because they have to look quickly through the brochures to find specific bits of information. For example, cost or number or days.

Do you want to try out this reading activity? You can find out all the details here: Brochure Scanning Reading Activity for ESL .

#13: Odd One Out ESL Warmer

This is a quick English warm-up activity that you can try out with your students. The way it works is that you write words, in groups of 4 on the board. 3 are similar and 1 is the odd one out. Students have to choose this one and say why it doesn’t fit. For example:

Bathing suit, sunglasses, boots, flip-flops

Answers: Boots because it’s not for a beach vacation. I accept many different answers as long as students support it well.

You can learn more about this ESL warm-up here: Odd One Out for ESL .

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#14: Would you Rather? 

I’m sure you’ve done this before with friends. You have to choose between two negative things, or two positive things. For example, how you want to die, or what you want to eat. In this case, students could choose between two types of vacation. For example:

Would you rather have a beach or forest vacation?

Would you rather stay in a big hotel, or an AirBNB?

Learn more about this nice activity for an ESL travel lesson here: ESL Would You Rather?

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#15: Task Based Activity: Dream Vacation

I love to incorporate this style of teaching into my holiday lessons. It allows students more freedom to choose what they want to learn about and also builds opportunities for some serious teamwork.

In this case, I’ll have students work in groups of 2-3 to plan a dream vacation. They can do some research to find out all the details including how to get there, food, budget, where to stay, etc. Then, they either have to write a report and hand it in to me and/or do a short presentation to the class.

Need some more ideas for this style of a lesson? Check this out: Task-Based Learning .

#16: Travel Themed Charades

I love to play charades with my students. The way it works is that you can think of some travel-related phrases. For example:

• Flying on a plane
• Sleeping on a bus
• Eating noodles
• Buying souvenirs

Then, students have to act this out and their teammates have to guess what the phrase is. More details here: ESL Charades.

#17: Travel Journal

Encourage students to keep a travel journal for a fictional trip. They can describe their experiences, sights, and sounds, using new vocabulary.

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#18: Eliciting in an ESL Travel Lesson

Unless your students are absolute beginners, then it’s likely that they already know a good amount of travel and holiday vocabulary. That’s often why I like to start off my ESL traveling lesson by using some eliciting techniques. There are two main reasons for this.

The first reason is that it’s possible to find out what the students already know about this topic to avoid wasting class time covering these things. The second is that it helps students activate their prior knowledge about travel/holidays to make the new things they learn more memorable. Learn how to do this tactic for an ESL holiday lesson here:

ESL Eliciting Advice .

#19: Travel Listening Lesson

A nice way to talk about any topic is through a listening lesson. In this case, find a conversation between two people talking about an upcoming vacation plan. Or, someone talking about a favourite vacation from the past (it could even be you). Then, design an entire listening lesson around that. Find out how here:

#20: Idiom ESL Traveling Activity

There are lots of idioms related to holidays, travel and transportation. Here are just a few of them:

• All hands on deck
• To send flying
• Bump in the road
• Off the rails
• Train wreck
• Asleep at the wheel
• Fall off the wagon
• Hit the road

One of the best ways to make these idioms super memorable is to do this fun activity. Afterwards, your students will never forget! Learn more about this ESL activity:

Idiom Activity for Language Learners .

#21: Concentration ESL Traveling Vocabulary

One of the best ways to review new words during an ESL holiday or travel lesson is to play this memory game. Depending on the level of the students, make some matching pairs of cards with the following:

• Word/picture
• Word/definition
• Word/clue about the word

Then in small groups, students play the game to find the matches. Find out all the details about how to set it up and play:

ESL Concentration Game .

#22: Speaking Fluency Activity

To use this activity with a unit on holidays or travel, have students talk about a past, or upcoming vacation.

#23: Me Too!

Students have to make a true statement about themselves related to holidays and travelling. For example:

• I’ve been to Japan.
• I hate the beach.
• My family goes on a big vacation every summer.

If other students can agree, they stand up and say, “Me too!”

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#25: Holiday Interviews

Pair students and have them interview each other about their favorite holidays. They can then present their partner’s holiday to the class.

#26: Travel Bingo

Create bingo cards with images or words related to travel and holidays. Students mark off the squares as they learn new vocabulary.

#27: Travel-Themed Role-Plays

Set up role-plays where students act as travelers, airport staff, or hotel receptionists. This helps them practice common travel dialogues.

#28: Travel Vocabulary Pictionary

Play Pictionary using travel-related words. Students take turns drawing and guessing the vocabulary words.

#29: Travel Storytelling

Ask students to create and share short stories about a memorable travel experience they’ve had or wish to have in the future.

#30: Travel Debate

Have students debate the pros and cons of traveling. This encourages critical thinking and speaking skills.

Travel and Holiday Vocabulary

Here are some of the most common vocabulary words that you may want to teach your students related to traveling for an ESL holiday lesson.

• bathing suit
• boarding pass
• vaccination
• The months of the year in English

Do you have any ESL travelling vocabulary that you’d like us to add to the list? Leave a comment and let us know!

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FAQs about ESL Travel Lessons

There are a number of common questions that people have about teaching this unit. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is the purpose of teaching the travel and holiday unit to English learners?

The purpose is to help English learners develop vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills related to travel and holidays.

What topics can be covered within the travel and holiday unit?

Topics can include modes of transportation, booking accommodations, tourist attractions, holiday activities, travel phrases, and cultural aspects of different destinations.

How can I introduce vocabulary related to travel and holidays?

You can introduce vocabulary through visual aids, realia (actual objects), flashcards, and interactive activities such as matching games or vocabulary quizzes.

What grammar structures can be taught in the travel and holiday unit?

Grammar structures such as present simple for schedules and timetables, past simple for recounting travel experiences, future tenses for making travel plans, and modal verbs for expressing preferences or asking for permission can be taught.

What speaking activities can be used to practice travel and holiday-related topics?

Role-plays, group discussions about dream destinations, travel itineraries, or describing holiday experiences are effective speaking activities. Additionally, pair work activities like “Find Someone Who” or “Guess the Destination” can engage learners in conversation.

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Making Travel Plans

Travel English

In this lesson, Ellen and Martin Baxter make travel plans. Students listen to the couple’s conversation and practice it. The lesson includes a vocabulary and comprehension check.

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LESSON OVERVIEW

This free ESL lesson plan on travel has been designed for adults and young adults at an intermediate (B1/B2) to advanced (C1/C2) level and should last around 45 to 60 minutes for one student.

Whether it’s exploring new places, or relaxing in familiar ones, everyone loves travelling. In fact, many people learning English are doing so for that exact reason. In the past, travelling to exotic locations was only for the super-rich. Now, with the expansion of budget airlines and cheap packages, the world is a lot more accessible to a lot more people. In this ESL lesson plan on travel, students will have the opportunity to discuss and express their opinions on issues such as how much they like travelling, the best places they have visited and different forms of travel.

This lesson plan could also be used with your students to debate these issues for World Tourism Day , which takes place in September. For more lesson plans on international days and important holidays, see the  calendar of world days  to plan your classes for these special occasions.

For advice on how to use this English lesson plan and  other lesson plans  on this site, see the  guide for ESL teachers .

PRE-CLASS ACTIVITIES

Reading activity Before the English class, send the following article to the students and ask them to read it while making a list of any new vocabulary or phrases they find (explain any the students don’t understand in the class):

World of Wanderlust | The Top 25 Best Destinations in the World

The article provides descriptions of some of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. At the start of the class, hold a brief discussion about what the students thought about the article. Have the students visited any of these places? If so, what did they think about them? Which of the places on the list would they most like to visit and why? Can they think of any of the destinations that should not be on the list? Which other destinations should be on a list of the best destinations in the world?

Video activity To save time in class for the conversation activities, the English teacher can ask the students to watch the video below and answer the listening questions in Section 3 of the lesson plan at home. There are intermediate listening questions and advanced listening questions so teachers can decide which would be more appropriate for their students. Check the answers in the class.

The video for this class is called “The Point of Travel” by The School of Life which views travel as a kind of therapy that can help us with our emotional state of mind.

IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES

The focus in the class is on conversation in order to help improve students’ fluency and confidence when speaking in English as well as boosting their vocabulary.

This lesson opens with a short discussion about the article the students read before the class. Next, the students can give their opinion on the quote at the beginning of the lesson plan – what they think the quote means and if they agree with it. This is followed by an initial discussion on the topic including the benefits of travel, the student’s favourite holiday/vacation and the best places to spend a holiday/vacation in their country.

After this, students will learn some vocabulary connected with travel such as backpacking , off the beaten path/track and bucket list . This vocabulary has been chosen to boost the students’ knowledge of less common vocabulary that could be useful for preparing for English exams like IELTS or TOEFL. The vocabulary is accompanied by a cloze activity and a speaking activity to test the students’ comprehension of these words. This may also be a good time to explain the difference between travel, trip and journey , as these words are often confused by students

If the students didn’t watch the video before the class, they can watch it after the vocabulary section and answer the listening questions. Before checking the answers, ask the students to give a brief summary of the video and what they thought about the content.

Finally, there is a more in-depth conversation about travel. In this speaking activity, students will talk about issues such as the different types of holiday/vacation people like to go on, how much they like to plan for a trip and the attraction of solo travel.

After the class, students will write about their opinion of travel. This could be a short paragraph or a longer piece of writing depending on what level the student is at. The writing activity is designed to allow students to practise and improve their grammar with the feedback from their teacher. For students who intend to take an international English exam such as IELTS or TOEFL, there is an alternative essay question to practise their essay-writing skills.

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Talking about Travel Plans in the Future Simple

A fun lesson for beginner ESL students to learn the future simple, sequencers, vocabulary, and expressions for talking about travel plans using the Future Simple. Watch the ESL video about travel plans using the Future Simple Tense and use the ESL Printable and Digital storytelling travel flashcards to retell the story and practice using new vocabulary and expressions.

Warm Up Questions

• Where do you want to go on vacation?
• Make an example travel itinerary. What will you do each day?
• Do you prefer to relax or adventure?
• What countries have you been to?

ESL Video and ESL Listening Practice Travel Plans

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ESL Listening Questions – Talking about Travel Plans using the Future Simple

• What time will Tony leave his house?
• What time will he depart from the airport?
• What time will he arrive in New York City?
• What time is Tony’s meeting?
• What will he do first when he arrives in New York?
• What will he do after dinner?
• What will Tony get for Samantha and the kids?
• When will Tony be back?
• What is the time difference between New York and LA?

ESL Printable and Digital Flashcards to Talk about Travel Plans

Use the following ESL printable flashcards to talk about travel plans in the future.

ESL Conversation about Travel Plans

Samantha: So, what is your plan for New York Tony?

Tony: Well, I will leave here at seven o’clock tomorrow morning. I will depart from LAX at 9:30. I will arrive in New York city at around 4:30. After that, I will check into my hotel.

Samantha: What time is your meeting?

Tony: My meeting is at 2:00 PM on Tuesday.

Samantha: So, what will you do tomorrow night?

Tony: I will have dinner at the hotel.

Samantha: What will you do after dinner?

Tony: I will walk around the city and do some sightseeing.

Samantha: Ahh. I wish I were going.

Tony: Me too, but I will buy you and the kids some souvenirs in New York.

Samantha: Excellent! We will be looking forward to it. When will you be back?

Tony: I will be back on Friday night at seven o’clock pm.

Samantha: Okay, great! What is the time difference between New York and LA?

Tony: There’s a three-hour time difference.

Samantha: Oh, I see!

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People are travelling internationally again after the hiatus that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. Many people are using the money they saved while borders were closed to embark on their bucket list trips. However, others are showing a reluctance to dust off their passports. A travel report from the Morning Consult website analyzed 16,000 surveys from people in 15 countries. The site found that 15 per cent of South Koreans and 14 per cent of Chinese and Americans, "never want to travel again". Those most unwilling to travel were the Japanese. The report stated that almost 35 per cent of Japanese respondents claimed they never wanted to leave Japan. There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being disinclined to venture overseas. One is a new-found desire to explore the culinary and cultural delights Japan has to offer. Many people travelled domestically during the pandemic and re-discovered their love of Japan's stunning nature and heritage. A Kyoto tour guide said: "I've been constantly amazed at my clients' reactions at seeing the sights of this city. I've never known Japanese people to be so engrossed in their history and tradition." Other reasons are cost and a desire to be green. Tokyo resident Kai Ueno said: "Flying isn't sustainable in this climate crisis. I'd much rather travel locally and spend the air fare on nicer hotels, restaurants and experiences in Japan."

Try the same news story at these easier levels:

     Travel Plans - Level 4   or  Travel Plans - Level 5

• https://www. cnbc.com /2023/12/19/dont-want-to-travel-many-in-japan-say-theyll-never-travel-again.html
• https://www. euronews.com /travel/2023/12/19/more-than-a-third-of-people-in-this-asian-country-dont-ever-plan-to-travel-again-heres-why
• https://go. morningconsult.com /State-of-Travel-and-Hospitality-Report-Download.html

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--> 1. TRAVEL PLANS: Students walk around the class and talk to other students about travel plans. Change partners often and share your findings. 2. CHAT: In pairs / groups, talk about these topics or words from the article. What will the article say about them? What can you say about these words and your life?        travelling / pandemic / lockdown / bucket list / dust / passport / survey / website /        overseas / culinary delights / nature / heritage / sights / climate crisis / air fare / hotel Have a chat about the topics you liked. Change topics and partners frequently. 3. OVERSEAS TRAVEL: Students A strongly believe overseas travel is the best education in the world; Students B strongly believe it isn't. Change partners again and talk about your conversations. 4. MY COUNTRY'S DELIGHTS: What are your country's delights? What makes them so good? Complete this table with your partner(s). Change partners often and share what you wrote.   Delights Why? Nature     Festivals     Sights     Food     Museums     Entertainment     MY e-BOOK See a sample 5. PASSPORT: Spend one minute writing down all of the different words you associate with the word "passport". Share your words with your partner(s) and talk about them. Together, put the words into different categories. 6. DESTINATIONS: Rank these with your partner. Put the best destinations at the top. Change partners often and share your rankings. Kyoto London Rome Rio de Janeiro Nairobi Shanghai Delhi Sydney   Vocabulary     Paragraph 1       1. hiatus a. A number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or do during their lifetime.       2. subsequent b. A person who replies to something, like supplying information for a questionnaire or responding to an advertisement.       3. embark c. A pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.       4. bucket list d. Begin a course of action or a journey.       5. reluctance e. Coming after something in time; following.       6. dust off f. Unwillingness to do something.       7. respondent g. Bring something out for use again after a long period of non-use.     Paragraph 2       8. disinclined h. Start a (risky or daring) journey or course of action.       9. venture i. Of or for cooking.       10. culinary j. Put all of one's attention or interest on something.       11. stunning k. Being unwilling or reluctant.       12. heritage l. Conserving or keeping an environmental balance by avoiding using up natural resources.       13. engrossed m. Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations.       14. sustainable n. Extremely impressive or attractive.   Before reading / listening 1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true (T) or false (F). The article says a hiatus caused coronavirus lockdowns.      T / F Many people tripped over buckets during the coronavirus pandemic.      T / F A website conducted a survey on people from 15 countries.      T / F Chinese people were less reluctant to travel than South Koreans.      T / F Many Japanese people wanted to explore Japan more.      T / F A tour guide in Kyoto was amazed by the city's sights.     T / F The tour guide said her clients were really interested in Japan's history.    T / F Some Japanese people wanted to spend money on hotels in Japan.      T / F 2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article. hiatus subsequent embark analyzed unwilling venture delights stunning engrossed spend pleasures reluctant examined following travel absorbed break lay out start remarkable 3. PHRASE MATCH: (Sometimes more than one choice is possible.) after the hiatus that was the money they saved embark on their bucket showing a reluctance to 35 per cent of Japanese being disinclined to venture Japan's stunning nature I've never known Japanese people Flying isn't spend the air fare sustainable list trips respondents overseas and heritage caused by the coronavirus pandemic to be so engrossed while borders were closed on nicer hotels dust off their passports Gap fill Put these words into the spaces in the paragraph below. bucket unwilling dust respondents hiatus stated lockdowns surveys

People are travelling internationally again after the (1) _____________________ that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent (2) _____________________. Many people are using the money they saved while borders were closed to embark on their (3) _____________________ list trips. However, others are showing a reluctance to (4) _____________________ off their passports. A travel report from the Morning Consult website analyzed 16,000 (5) _____________________ from people in 15 countries. The site found that 15 per cent of South Koreans and 14 per cent of Chinese and Americans, "never want to travel again". Those most (6) _____________________ to travel were the Japanese. The report (7) _____________________ that almost 35 per cent of Japanese (8) _____________________ claimed they never wanted to leave Japan.

desire stunning locally venture sustainable constantly delights engrossed

There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being disinclined to (9) _____________________ overseas. One is a new-found desire to explore the culinary and cultural (10) _____________________ Japan has to offer. Many people travelled domestically during the pandemic and re-discovered their love of Japan's (11) _____________________ nature and heritage. A Kyoto tour guide said: "I've been (12) _____________________ amazed at my clients' reactions at seeing the sights of this city. I've never known Japanese people to be so (13) _____________________ in their history and tradition." Other reasons are cost and a (14) _____________________ to be green. Tokyo resident Kai Ueno said: "Flying isn't (15) _____________________ in this climate crisis. I'd much rather travel (16) _____________________ and spend the air fare on nicer hotels, restaurants and experiences in Japan."

Listening — Guess the answers. Listen to check.

1)  People are travelling internationally again ______      a.  after the high attics      b.  after the "hi" at us      c.  after the hiatus      d.  after the high eight us 2)  that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and ______      a.  the subsequence lockdowns      b.  the subsequent lockdowns      c.  the subsequently lockdowns      d.  the consequent lockdowns 3)  the money they saved while borders were closed to embark on their ______      a.  bucket wrist trips      b.  bucket risk trips      c.  bucket lips trips      d.  bucket list trips 4)  However, others are showing a reluctance to dust ______      a.  oft their passports      b.  toff their passports      c.  of their passports      d.  off their passports 5)  The report stated that almost 35 per cent of ______      a.  Japanese responders claimed      b.  Japanese respond ants claimed      c.  Japanese respond dents claimed      d.  Japanese respondents claimed

6)  There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being disinclined ______      a.  to venture overseas      b.  to adventure overseas      c.  tour venture overseas      d.  to vent chair overseas 7)  One is a new-found desire to explore the culinary ______      a.  and cultural delights      b.  and culturally delights      c.  and cultural dill lights      d.  and culturally dates 8)  and re-discovered their love of Japan's stunning ______      a.  nature and hermitage      b.  nature end hermitage      c.  natural end heritage      d.  nature and heritage 9)  the sights of this city. I've never known Japanese people to ______      a.  be so embossed      b.  be so win grossed      c.  be sewing  grossed      d.  be so engrossed 10) isn't sustainable in this climate crisis. I'd much rather travel locally and spend ______      a.  the year fare      b.  there fare      c.  the air fare      d.  thee air fair

Listening — Listen and fill in the gaps

People are travelling internationally again after (1) ____________________ was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. Many people are using the money they (2) ____________________ were closed to embark on their bucket list trips. However, others are showing a (3) ____________________ off their passports. A travel report from the Morning Consult website analyzed 16,000 (4) ____________________ in 15 countries. The site found that 15 per cent of South Koreans and 14 per cent of Chinese and Americans, "never want to travel again". Those most (5) ____________________ were the Japanese. The report stated that almost 35 per cent of Japanese (6) ____________________ never wanted to leave Japan.

There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being disinclined (7) ____________________. One is a new-found desire to explore the culinary (8) ____________________ Japan has to offer. Many people travelled domestically during the pandemic and re-discovered their love of Japan's stunning (9) ____________________. A Kyoto tour guide said: "I've been constantly amazed at my clients' reactions at (10) ____________________ of this city. I've never known Japanese people to (11) ____________________ in their history and tradition." Other reasons are cost and a desire to be green. Tokyo resident Kai Ueno said: "Flying isn't (12) ____________________ climate crisis. I'd much rather travel locally and spend the air fare on nicer hotels, restaurants and experiences in Japan."

Comprehension questions

• What was a hiatus in international travel caused by?
• What were closed that allowed people to save money?
• What kind of list was mentioned in paragraph one?
• How many people participated in the travel survey?
• Which nationality were the least willing to travel overseas?
• Where were Japanese people disinclined to venture?
• What did many Japanese people fall in love with again?
• What did a tour guide say Japanese people were engrossed in?
• What did a resident of Kyoto say was not sustainable?
• What would many Japanese prefer to spend their money on?

Multiple choice quiz

1)  What was a hiatus in international travel caused by? a) fuel shortages b) coronavirus lockdowns c) terrorism d) ash from a volcano 2) What were closed that allowed people to save money? a) wallets b) banks c) shops d) borders 3) What kind of list was mentioned in paragraph one? a) a reading list b) a to-do list c) a bucket list d) a top-ten list 4) How many people participated in the travel survey? a) 16,000 b) 17,000 c) 18,000 d) 19,000

6) Where were Japanese people disinclined to venture? a) overseas b) into mountains c) into business partnerships d) into relationships 7) What did many Japanese people fall in love with again? a) themselves b) their partners c) Japan's nature and heritage d) flying 8) What did a tour guide say Japanese people were engrossed in? a) history and tradition b) food c) maps d) travel books 9) What did a resident of Kyoto say was not sustainable? a) population growth b) cars c) tourism d) flying

After reading / listening

1. WORD SEARCH: Look in your dictionary / computer to find collocates, other meanings, information, synonyms … for the words...

'travel' ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ and 'plan' . ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

• Share your findings with your partners.

• Make questions using the words you found.

• Ask your partner / group your questions.

2. ARTICLE QUESTIONS: Look back at the article and write down some questions you would like to ask the class about the text.

3. GAP FILL: In pairs / groups, compare your answers to this exercise. Check your answers. Talk about the words from the activity. Were they new, interesting, worth learning…?

4. VOCABULARY: Circle any words you do not understand. In groups, pool unknown words and use dictionaries to find their meanings.

5. TEST EACH OTHER: Look at the words below. With your partner, try to recall how they were used in the text:

caused bucket dust 16,000 unwilling claimed venture delights love amazed cost rather

Student survey

Write five GOOD questions about this topic in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper. When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.

(Please look at page 12 of the PDF to see a photocopiable example of this activity.)

Discussion - Travel Plans

STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)

• What did you think when you read the headline?
• What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'travel'?
• What are your travel plans for this year?
• How important is it to travel?
• Did the coronavirus pandemic affect your travel plans?
• What do you think of your passport?
• How often do you dust off your passport?
• Why might people not want to travel overseas?
• What countries or places are on your bucket list?
• Should we avoid international travel to protect the environment?

STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)

• Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
• What do you think of when you hear the word 'plan'?
• What do you think about what you read?
• What do you think of international travel?
• What culinary and cultural delights are there in your country?
• How stunning is your country's nature?
• Do you think flying is unsustainable?
• Is it better to spend money on an air fare or a gorgeous hotel?
• Why do many people get the travel bug?
• What questions would you like to ask a frequent traveller?

Discussion — Write your own questions

(a) ________________ (b) ________________ (c) ________________ (d) ________________ (e) ________________

(f) ________________ (g) ________________ (h) ________________ (i) ________________ (j) ________________

Language — Cloze (Gap-fill)

People are travelling internationally again after the (1) ____ that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. Many people are using the money they saved while borders were closed to embark (2) ____ their bucket list trips. However, others are showing a reluctance to (3) ____ off their passports. A travel report from the Morning Consult website (4) ____ 16,000 surveys from people in 15 countries. The site found that 15 per cent of South Koreans and 14 per cent of Chinese and Americans, "never want to travel again". Those most (5) ____ to travel were the Japanese. The report stated that almost 35 per cent of Japanese respondents (6) ____ they never wanted to leave Japan.

There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being disinclined to (7) ____ overseas. One is a new-found desire to explore the (8) ____ and cultural delights Japan has to offer. Many people travelled domestically during the pandemic and re-discovered their love of Japan's (9) ____ nature and heritage. A Kyoto tour guide said: "I've been constantly amazed at my clients' reactions at seeing the sights of this city. I've never known Japanese people to be so (10) ____ in their history and tradition." Other reasons are cost and a desire to be green. Tokyo resident Kai Ueno said: "Flying isn't sustainable (11) ____ this climate crisis. I'd much (12) ____ travel locally and spend the air fare on nicer hotels, restaurants and experiences in Japan."

Which of these words go in the above text?

• (a)     ratios     (b)     hiatus     (c)     cactus     (d)     herbivorous    
• (a)     of     (b)     by     (c)     at     (d)     on    
• (a)     lust     (b)     dust     (c)     bust     (d)     must    
• (a)     paralyzed     (b)     catalyzed     (c)     analyzed     (d)     hydrolyzed    
• (a)     unwilling     (b)     unwitting     (c)     unfailing     (d)     unfettering    
• (a)     claimed     (b)     clammed     (c)     calmed     (d)     clamped    
• (a)     vulture     (b)     couture     (c)     future     (d)     venture    
• (a)     culinary     (b)     veterinary     (c)     luminary     (d)     pulmonary    
• (a)     tuning     (b)     stunning     (c)     turning     (d)     attuning    
• (a)     embossed     (b)     en masse     (c)     engrossed     (d)     enmeshed    
• (a)     at     (b)     on     (c)     in     (d)     of    
• (a)     elect     (b)     rather     (c)     choice     (d)     prefer

Paragraph 1

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Paragraph 2

• travellers being lneiinidcsd to venture overseas
• explore the unlircay and cultural delights
• Japan's stunning nature and gretaehi
• eedsognrs in their history and tradition
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Put the text back together

(...)  crisis. I'd much rather travel locally and spend the air fare on nicer hotels, restaurants and experiences in Japan." (...)  of this city. I've never known Japanese people to be so engrossed in their history and tradition." Other (...)  heritage. A Kyoto tour guide said: "I've been constantly amazed at my clients' reactions at seeing the sights (...)  desire to explore the culinary and cultural delights Japan has to offer. Many people travelled (  1   ) People are travelling internationally again after the hiatus that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic (...)  and the subsequent lockdowns. Many people are using the money they saved while borders (...)  domestically during the pandemic and re-discovered their love of Japan's stunning nature and (...)  from people in 15 countries. The site found that 15 per cent of South Koreans and 14 per cent of Chinese and Americans, "never (...)  were closed to embark on their bucket list trips. However, others are showing a reluctance to dust (...)  off their passports. A travel report from the Morning Consult website analyzed 16,000 surveys (...)  There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being disinclined to venture overseas. One is a new-found (...)  35 per cent of Japanese respondents claimed they never wanted to leave Japan. (...)  want to travel again". Those most unwilling to travel were the Japanese. The report stated that almost (...)  reasons are cost and a desire to be green. Tokyo resident Kai Ueno said: "Flying isn't sustainable in this climate

Put the words in the right order

• caused   that   was   coronavirus   .   hiatus   After   the   by
• closed   .   The   they   money   borders   while   were   saved
• dust   off   Showing   to   a   passports   .   their   reluctance
• most   Japanese   .   the   travel   Those   to   unwilling   were
• wanted   claimed   they   Respondents   to   Japan   .   never   leave
• One   to   reason   desire   explore   .   a   is   new-found
• people   Many   during   the   domestically   travelled   pandemic   .
• been   clients'   my   reactions   .   at   amazed   I've   constantly
• be   known   I've   people   engrossed   .   so   never   to
• spend   rather   fare   on   hotels   .   the   air   I'd

Circle the correct word (20 pairs)

People are travelling internationally again after the cactus / hiatus that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequently / subsequent lockdowns. Many people are using the money they spent / saved while borders were closed to embark / disembark on their bucket list trips. However, others are showing the / a reluctance to dust off / on their passports. A travel report from the Morning Consult website analysis / analyzed 16,000 surveys from people in 15 countries. The site found that 15 per cent of South Koreans and 14 per cent of Chinese and Americans, "never went / want to travel again". Those most / much unwilling to travel were the Japanese. The report stated that almost 35 per cent of Japanese respondents claimed / calmed they never wanted to leave Japan.

There are many reasons for Japanese travellers being declined / disinclined to venture overseas. One is a new-found desire / desires to explore the culinary and cultural delightful / delights Japan has to offer. Many people travelled domestically during / within the pandemic and re-discovered their love of Japan's stunning natural / nature and heritage. A Kyoto tour guide said: "I've been constantly amazed at / on my clients' reactions at seeing the sights of this city. I've never known Japanese people to be so / such engrossed in / on their history and tradition." Other reasons are cost and a desire to be / see green. Tokyo resident Kai Ueno said: "Flying isn't sustainable in this climate crisis. I'd much rather travel locally and spend the air fair / fare on nicer hotels, restaurants and experiences in Japan."

Talk about the connection between each pair of words in italics, and why the correct word is correct. Look up the definition of new words.

Insert the vowels (a, e, i, o, u)

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Punctuate the text and add capitals

people are travelling internationally again after the hiatus that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns many people are using the money they saved while borders were closed to embark on their bucket list trips however others are showing a reluctance to dust off their passports a travel report from the morning consult website analyzed 16000 surveys from people in 15 countries the site found that 15 per cent of south koreans and 14 per cent of chinese and americans never want to travel again those most unwilling to travel were the japanese the report stated that almost 35 per cent of japanese respondents claimed they never wanted to leave japan

there are many reasons for japanese travellers being disinclined to venture overseas one is a new-found desire to explore the culinary and cultural delights japan has to offer many people travelled domestically during the pandemic and rediscovered their love of japans stunning nature and heritage a kyoto tour guide said ive been constantly amazed at my clients reactions at seeing the sights of this city ive never known japanese people to be so engrossed in their history and tradition other reasons are cost and a desire to be green tokyo resident kai ueno said flying isnt sustainable in this climate crisis id much rather travel locally and spend the air fare on nicer hotels restaurants and experiences in japan

Put a slash (/) where the spaces are

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Free writing

Write about the lesson page for 10 minutes. Comment on your partner’s paper.

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Academic writing

International travel is the best education in the world. Discuss.

1. VOCABULARY EXTENSION: Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google's search field (or another search engine) to build up more associations / collocations of each word. 2. INTERNET: Search the Internet and find out more about this news story. Share what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson. 3. TRAVEL PLANS: Make a poster about travel plans. Show your work to your classmates in the next lesson. Did you all have similar things? 4. DOMESTIC TRAVEL: Write a magazine article about governments encouraging domestic over international travel. Include imaginary interviews with people who are for and against this. Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Write down any new words and expressions you hear from your partner(s). 5. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? Write a newspaper article about the next stage in this news story. Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your articles. 6. LETTER: Write a letter to an expert on travel plans. Ask him/her three questions about travelling. Give him/her three of your ideas on the best places to visit. Read your letter to your partner(s) in your next lesson. Your partner(s) will answer your questions.

A Few Additional Activities for Students

Ask your students what they have read, seen or heard about this news in their own language. Students are likely to / may have have encountered this news in their L1 and therefore bring a background knowledge to the classroom.

Get students to role play different characters from this news story.

Ask students to keep track of this news and revisit it to discuss in your next class.

Ask students to male predictions of how this news might develop in the next few days or weeks, and then revisit and discuss in a future class.

Ask students to write a follow-up story to this news.

Students role play a journalist and someone who witnessed or was a part of this news. Perhaps they could make a video of the interview.

Ask students to keep a news journal in English and add this story to their thoughts.

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Teaching with Travel ESL Lesson Plans

The allure of travel is timeless. Stories of distant lands, unique customs, and thrilling adventures have always captured our imaginations. When incorporated into English as a Second Language instruction, the charm of travel comes alive, creating an immersive learning environment. And when you have a premier resource like English4Tutors providing meticulously crafted travel ESL lesson plans , the teaching and learning processes become much more effective and enjoyable. In this article, we delve deeper into the advantages of these lesson plans and how they elevate the ESL teaching experience.

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• Tailored Content: English4Tutors’ lesson plans aren’t just generalized templates. They’re the result of in-depth research and are designed by experts who deeply understand the diverse needs of ESL students. This ensures content is not only engaging but also pedagogically sound.
• Time-Efficiency: Time is a precious commodity for educators. With ready-made lesson plans from English4Tutors, teachers save significant prep time. This allows teachers to direct their energy toward student interaction and feedback, making lessons more personalized and impactful.
• Diverse Topics: The realm of travel is vast, and English4Tutors ensures this vastness is reflected in their lesson plans. From understanding travel etiquette in various countries to diving into the history of ancient landmarks, these lessons offer a vast choice of topics.
• Cultural Relevance: It’s not just about language proficiency; it’s about fostering global citizens. These lesson plans introduce students to cultural nuances, etiquettes, and a myriad of worldviews, ensuring a holistic learning experience.

Enhancing Classroom Dynamics

Introducing travel themes into the ESL classroom can dynamically transform student engagement. When lessons revolve around the excitement of exploring new destinations or understanding different cultures, students are more likely to participate actively and contribute to class discussions. This leads to a positive feedback loop where increased engagement leads to better understanding, which in turn fosters further engagement.

Seamless Integration with Existing Curriculums

One might wonder how these ready-made lesson plans fit into an already existing curriculum. The beauty of English4Tutors’ offerings lies in their flexibility. Teachers can effortlessly weave these travel-themed lessons into their current teaching modules, ensuring continuity in instruction while adding a fresh perspective.

Dynamic Learning through Real-World Scenarios

What’s travel without a bit of adventure? English4Tutors ensures that students get a taste of real-world travel challenges. Role-playing customs checks, booking hotel rooms, or resolving travel mishaps—these scenarios help students apply their language skills in realistic settings.

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One significant benefit of using English4Tutors is their commitment to staying up to date. With the world of travel and global cultures constantly evolving, we regularly add new lesson plans. This ensures content remains fresh, topical, and in alignment with global developments.

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With these lesson plans, students aren’t just learning a language; they’re forging connections. They learn to understand different cultures, to empathize with people from diverse backgrounds, and to communicate effectively across cultural divides.

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English4Tutors is not just a repository of lesson plans. It’s a platform dedicated to supporting teachers in their journey.

In Conclusion

In the dynamic world of ESL teaching, having resources that are both effective and engaging is paramount. English4Tutors’ travel lesson plans offer the perfect blend of academic rigor and captivating content. As educators leverage these resources, they’re not just teaching a language; they’re opening doors to the world for their students, making each lesson a journey filled with discovery, understanding, and growth.

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I. Preparing for Travel 1. What do you do first when you plan a trip? 2. How do you decide where to travel? 3. What kind of research do you do before traveling? 4. How early do you start planning your travel? 5. Do you use a checklist when you prepare for a trip?

II. Booking and Reservations 6. How do you book your travel tickets? 7. Do you prefer to stay in a hotel or a rental home? 8. What do you look for when you choose a place to stay? 9. How do you find good deals on flights or accommodations? 10. Do you plan your travel alone or use a travel agent?

III. Packing for Travel 11. How do you decide what to pack for a trip? 12. Do you have any tips for packing light? 13. What must-have items do you always travel with? 14. How do you keep your belongings safe while traveling? 15. What do you do if your luggage is too heavy?

IV. Itinerary Planning 16. How do you plan your activities when you travel? 17. Do you schedule every hour or prefer a flexible itinerary? 18. What are some things you avoid when making travel plans? 19. How do you balance seeing tourist sites with experiencing local culture? 20. Do you include rest days in your travel plans?

V. Dealing with Travel Issues 21. What do you do if you miss a flight or a train? 22. How do you handle language barriers? 23. What do you do if you get lost in a new place? 24. Have you ever had to change your travel plans last minute? How did you manage? 25. How do you deal with currency exchange and payment methods abroad?

VI. Cultural Considerations 26. How do you learn about local customs before you travel? 27. Why is it important to be respectful of local cultures when you travel? 28. Do you try to learn basic phrases in the local language? 29. What do you do if you accidentally offend someone in a different culture? 30. How do you plan to attend cultural events or festivals?

VII. Safety and Health 31. How do you stay safe when you travel? 32. What health precautions do you take before going to a new place? 33. Do you buy travel insurance? 34. How do you manage your medications when you travel? 35. What safety advice do you have for solo travelers?

VIII. Budgeting for Travel 36. How do you budget for a trip? 37. What are some ways to save money while planning travel? 38. How do you track your spending when you are on vacation? 39. Do you have any tips for traveling cheaply? 40. What unexpected costs do you plan for?

IX. Travel Companions 41. How do you choose who to travel with? 42. What do you do if you have different interests from your travel companions? 43. How can you ensure everyone has a good time? 44. What are the benefits of traveling alone versus with others? 45. How do you manage group expenses and budgets?

X. Memories and Reflection 46. How do you record your travel experiences? 47. What’s the best way to take photos while traveling? 48. Do you buy souvenirs? How do you choose them? 49. How do you reflect on your travels after you return home? 50. What have you learned from your travels?

XI. Post-Travel 51. What do you do with your travel photos and souvenirs when you get back? 52. How do you deal with post-travel blues? 53. Do you write reviews of places you’ve stayed or visited? 54. How do you maintain the friendships you form while traveling? 55. What steps do you take to reintegrate into daily life after a long trip?

XII. Dream Destinations 56. What is your dream travel destination and why? 57. How would you plan a trip to a very remote location? 58. What places are on your travel bucket list? 59. How do you prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime trip? 60. How would you plan a trip if money was no object?

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This worksheet focuses on speaking about air travel . Students answer different questions, watch and discuss a video . They also read and discuss short stories and create their own. 

This is a Speaking Class worksheet. It includes a variety of tasks that let your students practise their speaking skills. This lesson format does not focus on grammar or vocabulary. Learn more about it here.

The worksheet starts with a warm-up. Students look at different types of trips and share what mode of transport they would use in each case. Then, they move on to speaking about air travel. They talk about travelling by plane in their country, about its advantages and disadvantages. They also discuss whether travelling by plane is dangerous and come up with reasons why some people avoid flying. 

VIDEO & DISCUSSION

In this part of the lesson students work with the video. At first they read a message in which a friend asks for advice regarding a long-haul flight. Students brainstorm as many tips as they can to share with their friend. After that, students watch the video giving tips on what to do on a long flight and compare them to their ideas. Students answer more questions about the tips and share their own experiences and preferences when it comes to long flights. 

READING & MORE SPEAKING ABOUT AIR TRAVEL

Students read three short stories about different situations related to travelling by plane. They discuss how peopl e in each situation might have felt and what they might have done. Students also share if anything similar happened to them and what they did or what they would have done. In the final part of the lesson, students tell an anecdote about one of the given topics (e.g. an incident at the airport, a security issue, a lost document , etc.). The rest of the group tries to guess whether the story is true or not . If students have a lot of experience with air travel, they can tell two stories – one true and one false. 

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The video alone gives a lot of ideas for discussion and other activities

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The material is fine, though the level of the video would be problematic for B1level students. I would label this B2/C1- and even with B2 there would be quite a lot of vocabulary prep (such as Circadian rhythms, jetlag, nauseous etc.)

Other than that, I have subscribed to this site and I have been able to adapt and amend some of the material for my students in Slovakia. It has entailed a lot of work this year, but in my second year, preparation will be reduced by 70%+.

Also, the templates and slide transitions have proven a useful template and spur to learning to using LibreOffice’s Impress (their Powerpoint equivalent) and has enabled me to engage with Impress for other kinds of lessons.

P.S. A very good stimulating video, either for the classroom or homework, is Air New Zealand’s inflight video based on Lord of the Rings. Very useful for true/false questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOw44VFNk8Y

Hi David! Thanks for your feedback! Since the lesson is a Speaking class, it aims to make students participate in discussion and share their experiences rather than work on video comprehension. That’s why we thought it would be fair to give some of our strong B1 students a chance to talk about air travel.

And thanks for sharing additional resources, we always appreciate it 🙂

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The topic of this lesson is ethical travel. Students will listen to a radio programme about "voluntourism" and get the chance to discuss the pros and cons of combining volunteering and tourism. Students will learn level-appropriate language to talk about ethical travel with a focus on adjectives. They will read a blog about things to avoid on holiday if they want to be more ethical when they travel and take part in a roleplay with a travel agent. There is the chance to write a short essay on a topic connected to ethical travel and, in addition to this, students have the real-world task of planning an ethical holiday.

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This lesson is based on information from the Visit Greece website. Students will learn about Greek landmarks, geography and history and get some ideas of what to see and do if they visit Greece. Listening and reading skills will also be tested, and students will have the opportunity to prepare a presentation.

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This lesson is based on information from the Visit Mexico website. Students will learn about Mexican landmarks, geography and history and get some ideas of what to see and do if they visit Mexico. Listening and reading skills will also be tested, and students will have the opportunity to prepare a presentation.

This lesson is based on information from the Visit Australia website. Students will learn about Australian landmarks, geography and history and get some ideas of what to see and do if they visit Australia. Exercises will cover vocabulary specific to Australia and some phrasal verbs. Listening and reading skills will also be tested, and students will have the opportunity to prepare a presentation.

This lesson is based on information from the Discover Northern Ireland website. Students will learn about Northern Irish landmarks and history and get some ideas about what to do and see if they visit Northern Ireland. Exercises will test students’ listening and reading skills and students will have the opportunity to give a presentation.

This lesson is based on information from the Wales.com and Visit Wales websites. Students will learn about Welsh landmarks, language and culture, and get some ideas about what to do and see if they visit Wales. Exercises will test students’ listening and reading skills and the language point will give students practice in asking for clarification when they are unsure about something. There is also an opportunity for students to plan their own trip or do some more research into an aspect of Welsh culture.

This lesson is based on information from the English Heritage and Natural England websites. Students will learn factual information about England's, tourism, politics and history. Exercises will test students’ listening and reading skills and the language point will give students practice in asking for information during a trip to England. There is also an opportunity for students to do some research into planning their own trip.

In this lesson, students will learn some practical information about the geography, politics and history of Scotland, and will get some ideas about what to see and do when visiting Scotland. Exercises will test students’ listening and reading skills and the ability to work out vocabulary from context. The grammar point relates to advice and suggestions , and students will get an opportunity to practise making suggestions and giving advice in a role-play exercise. 

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This lesson is centred around the topic of swimming pools and helps students to describe and compare photographs for work, study, social and exam contexts. The target language includes describing main content, the use of present continuous, the use of the verb look and modals of speculation, and how to organise a spoken description. Students activate the language in a pair work speaking activity and there are two optional extension activities to choose from: a creative writing activity and a caption matching activity.

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This ESP worksheet presents a list of discussion questions designed to encourage tour operators  and agents to talk at length about their profession.

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Students watch a short video about a location app called What3words . They then read an article to find out more about the app. The lesson includes vocabulary development and discussion, as well as a language point about adjective phrases with numbers and a pronunciation game with similar sounding words. There is an optional extension activity which provides extra practice with the vocabulary from the lesson.

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Students consider what people do on a gap year and why, before listening to a dialogue about gap year plans. They then compare and contrast the forms for talking about future arrangements, plans or intentions and predictions. The language is activated in a speaking activity where students plan and describe a gap year. There is also an optional extension activity showing how gap year experiences could be described on a CV.