A2-Level: Unit 4—Travel and Tourism

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Discuss travel experiences and future plans.
  • Use vocabulary related to modes of transportation, destinations, and travel activities.
  • Comprehend simple travel brochures and travel-related stories.
  • Engage in dialogues about travel arrangements and experiences.
  • Plan and write about a dream vacation using descriptive language.

Lesson Duration

90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)

 

Materials Needed

  1. Whiteboard and markers
  2. Handouts with travel brochures, stories, and vocabulary exercises
  3. Audio recordings of travel-related dialogues
  4. Flashcards or visuals for vocabulary practice
  5. Writing materials for students

Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

  • Begin with an open question: “What’s the best trip you’ve ever been on?”
  • Ask a few students to share their memorable travel experiences, including destinations and activities.

Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Write a list of travel-related words on the whiteboard, categorized into:
    • Modes of Transportation: plane, train, car, bus, ferry, etc.
    • Destinations: beach, mountains, city, countryside, etc.
    • Travel Activities: sightseeing, hiking, relaxing, shopping, etc.
  • Practice pronunciation and have students create example sentences using the new words.

Guided Discussion on Travel (15 minutes)

  • Lead a class discussion about travel plans and dream destinations:
    • “Where have you always wanted to go?”
    • “What do you usually do when you travel?”
    • “How do you prefer to travel (e.g., by plane, by car) and why?”
  • Introduce key phrases such as:
    • “I’ve always wanted to visit…”
    • “I’m planning to go to…”
    • “The last time I traveled, I…”

Reading Activity (10 minutes)

  • Hand out short travel brochures or simple travel stories.
  • Students read individually, identifying destinations, activities, and modes of transportation.
  • Follow up with comprehension questions, such as:
    • “Where does the brochure suggest visiting?”
    • “What activities are recommended?”

Listening Exercise (5 minutes)

  • Play an audio dialogue about travel arrangements or experiences.
  • Students listen and note key details, such as destinations, transportation, and activities.
  • Review answers as a class.

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

  1. Vocabulary Review Game (10 minutes)
  • Use an interactive activity such as:
    • “Travel Bingo”: Students fill bingo cards with travel-related vocabulary, then cross off words as you describe them.
    • “Charades”: Students act out travel activities while classmates guess.

Writing Task: Plan a Dream Vacation (20 minutes)

  • Distribute a template to guide planning, including:
    • Destination
    • Mode of transportation
    • Activities and attractions
    • Accommodations
  • Encourage students to be descriptive and creative. Example: “I will fly to Paris and stay in a small hotel near the Eiffel Tower. I’ll visit museums and try French pastries.”

Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes)

  • Students pair up to share their dream vacation plans.
  • Partners provide feedback on:
    • Clarity of ideas
    • Use of vocabulary
    • Creativity and appeal

Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)

  • Reflect on the lesson by discussing new travel ideas students learned from their peers.
  • Ask: “What’s one new place you’d like to visit now?”
  • Quickly review key vocabulary and phrases.

Homework

  • Descriptive Writing Task: Write a one-page essay about your dream vacation. Include:
    • The destination
    • What you will do there
    • Why it’s your dream vacation
  • Encourage students to use vivid, descriptive language and include at least five travel-related vocabulary words from class.

Assessment

  • Monitor participation during discussions and vocabulary activities.
  • Evaluate writing tasks for creativity, detail, and use of vocabulary.
  • Use informal observation, peer feedback, and review of written homework to assess progress.