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
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with travel brochures, stories, and vocabulary exercises
- Audio recordings of travel-related dialogues
- Flashcards or visuals for vocabulary practice
- 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)
- 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.