Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to talk about travel experiences and plans, use vocabulary related to modes of transportation and places to visit, comprehend travel brochures and simple travel stories, engage in dialogues about travel arrangements and experiences, and plan a dream vacation and write about it.

Materials Needed:

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Handouts with sample travel brochures and stories
3. Audio recordings of dialogues about travel
4. Writing materials for students

Duration: 90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)

Procedure:

Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students to share any memorable travel experiences they have had, encouraging them to describe where they went and what they did.
2. Introduction to Travel Vocabulary (10 minutes):
   • Write common modes of transportation and popular travel destinations on the whiteboard (e.g., plane, train, beach, mountains).
     • Unit 4: A2 Vocabulary— Travel and Tourism
   • Practice pronunciation and review vocabulary related to travel and tourism.
3. Talking About Travel (15 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion on travel experiences and plans, asking students to share their dream destinations and any upcoming trips they have planned.
   • Encourage students to use phrases such as “I’ve always wanted to visit…”, “I’m planning to go to…”, and “When I traveled to…”
4. Reading Activity (10 minutes):
   • Distribute travel brochures or simple travel stories.
     • Unit 4: A2 Reading Assignment—A Day at the Beach
   • Have students read the texts individually and identify the destinations and activities mentioned.
5. Listening Exercise (5 minutes):
   • Play audio recordings of dialogues about travel arrangements and experiences.
   • Have students listen and identify the modes of transportation and destinations being discussed.

Session 2: Vocabulary, Writing, and Review (45 minutes)

1. Vocabulary Review (10 minutes):
   • Review vocabulary related to travel and tourism from the previous session.
   • Use flashcards or visuals to reinforce vocabulary retention.
2. Writing Task (20 minutes):
   • Assign students to recount an experience they had at the beach, including details such as destination, mode of transportation, activities, and feelings.
     • Unit 4: A2 Writing Assignment—A Day at the Beach
   • Encourage students to be creative and descriptive in their planning.
3. Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes):
   • Have students pair up and share their dream vacation plans with a partner.
   • Encourage peer feedback on feasibility, creativity, and appeal of the vacation plans.
4. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Reflect on the lesson as a class, discussing the different travel destinations students learned about and any new places they might want to visit.
   • Review key vocabulary and concepts covered in the lesson.

Project: Vacation Destination Presentation

Homework: Assign students to write a descriptive essay about their dream vacation, expanding on the details they planned in class. Encourage them to use vivid language to paint a picture of their ideal trip.

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to discuss travel experiences and plans using appropriate vocabulary, and the creativity and detail of their written dream vacation plans. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.