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Teacher's Lesson Plan

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Lesson Overview

Topic

On Vacation — holidays, leisure and travel

Level

A2–early B1

Learners

School students and young adults

Duration

90 minutes

Skills

Reading · Listening · Speaking · Writing (+ Vocabulary + Grammar)

Grammar

Would like (to + infinitive) · Prepositions of time (at / on / in) · Present Simple · Present Progressive — contrast

Vocabulary

10 words (A2): suitcase · resort · sunbathe · explore · souvenir · guided tour · local · scenery · pack · destination

Materials

Student Handouts 1–6 (printed); whiteboard; this plan

Learning Objectives

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

Understand and use 10 A2 words connected to holidays, leisure and travel

Use would like to + infinitive to express wishes and polite requests

Use prepositions of time at / on / in correctly with times, days and longer periods

Use Present Simple to describe holiday routines and general facts about travel

Use Present Progressive to describe what is happening right now on holiday

Contrast Present Simple and Present Progressive through context clues

Read a short text about a family holiday and answer comprehension questions

Listen to two friends planning their dream vacation and complete listening tasks

Role-play booking a hotel and discussing holiday plans using target structures

Write 80–110 words describing a dream holiday using all target structures

Before the Lesson

Print one copy of Handouts 1–6 per student. Keep the Teacher Plan separate.

Write on the board: at night · at 8pm · on Monday · on 12th July · in summer · in the morning

Write: I would like to visit Rome. (wish) vs I want to visit Rome. (same meaning, less polite)

Write PS vs PP contrast: We always swim in the sea on holiday. (PS) vs We are swimming right now! (PP)

Prepare lead-in: "Where do you usually go on holiday? What do you like to do there?"

Read the listening script once at home. Note: souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/, destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/, scenery /ˈsiːnəri/.

Lesson Procedure

Time

Stage

Skill

Teacher does

Students do

0–5 min

Lead-in

Speaking

Ask: "Where do you usually go on holiday? What do you like to do there?" Elicit 2–3 responses. Write key holiday words on board.

Tell a partner one thing they love about holidays.

5–15 min

Vocabulary

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Present 10 words (Handout 1 Part A). Cover-and-test. Pronunciation: souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/, scenery /ˈsiːnəri/. Part B gap-fill. Part C optional.

Part A: read + self-test. Part B: gap-fill. Part C optional. Pair-check.

15–30 min

Reading

Gist: "What does the family do every day on holiday? What would they like to do next year?" Tasks 1 and 2.

Read "A Week in Portugal". Answer questions. True / False / Not Given.

30–45 min

Listening

Context: "Two friends are planning their dream holiday." Read TWICE. 1st: MCQ. 2nd: notes.

1st listen: MCQ. 2nd listen: note completion. Compare with partner.

45–65 min

Grammar

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Handout 4: would like table → prepositions of time grid → PS/PP contrast. Exercises 1–5. Monitor.

Study grammar reference. Exercises 1–5. Pair-check before class feedback.

65–78 min

Speaking

A/B role-play cards. 2 min prep. Monitor for would like, prepositions, PS/PP. Delayed feedback. Discussion.

Role-play: hotel booking + holiday plans. Swap. Group discussion.

78–90 min

Writing

Explain task: 80–110 words, all four structures, 4 vocab words. Helpful phrases box.

Write about their dream holiday. Self-check. Finish as homework if needed.

Teaching Notes

Handout 1 — Vocabulary

The 10 words cover the key vocabulary for describing holidays and travel at A2 level. Cover-and-test. Pronunciation: souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ (stress on final syllable), scenery /ˈsiːnəri/ (stress on first), destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/. Concept-checks: "Do you buy a souvenir before or after you visit a place?" / "Is a resort a single hotel or a whole holiday area?" / "Do you pack a suitcase before or after your holiday?" Part C optional.

Handout 2 — Reading

The text (~130 words) uses Present Simple (routines and facts) and would like (wishes for next time). Gist: the Parker family is on holiday in Portugal and has a wonderful daily routine. T/F/NG answers: 1 T · 2 F (they explore the local market in the morning, not the afternoon) · 3 T · 4 NG (no mention of weather) · 5 T ("they would like to come back next summer"). Push students to identify which structure expresses a routine vs a wish.

Handout 3 — Listening

The script uses all four target structures in natural conversation — would like for wishes, prepositions of time, PS for habits, PP for current actions. Read at a clear A2–B1 pace. Task 1: 1-C (she would like to go to Japan) · 2-B (in August, on the 15th) · 3-A (she is looking at hotels right now). Task 2: (1) Japan · (2) in August · (3) guided tour · (4) local food · (5) is searching / is looking.

Handout 4 — Grammar

Would like: polite/more formal version of want. Key points:
— would like to + infinitive: "I would like to visit Rome." (NOT would like visiting)
— Question: Would you like to … ? Answer: Yes, I would. / No, I wouldn't.
— Short form: I'd like to
Prepositions of time: the three-column grid (at / on / in) is the clearest presentation. Key traps: in the morning/afternoon/evening BUT at night · at the weekend (British English) vs on the weekend (American English) — flag this.
PS vs PP: PS = regular holiday habits ("we always sunbathe in the morning") vs PP = happening right now ("we are sunbathing right now"). Signal words are the clearest guide.

Handout 5 — Speaking

The hotel booking role-play naturally activates would like for polite requests, prepositions of time for booking dates, PS for describing holiday habits, and PP for describing what is happening. Monitor for: would like to + infinitive (NOT would like + -ing), correct preposition choice, PS/PP distinction. Delayed feedback. Discussion questions 2 and 3 invite free use of all structures.

Handout 6 — Writing

Students write about their dream holiday. Encourage: a would like sentence for their wish, a preposition of time for when/where, a PS sentence for what they always do on holiday, and a PP sentence for what they imagine doing right now. Self-check covers all four structures plus vocabulary.

Listening Script — 'Dream Holiday'

Read aloud twice at a clear A2–B1 pace. Do not show to students during the tasks.

Kate:

I'm so tired. I really need a holiday. Have you got any plans for this summer?

Lucy:

Yes, actually! I've been thinking about it. I would like to go to Japan. I've always wanted to go there.

Kate:

Japan! Wow! That sounds amazing. When are you thinking of going?

Lucy:

In August, I think. On the 15th, if possible. Flights are cheaper at the beginning of August.

Kate:

What would you like to do there?

Lucy:

I'd like to explore Tokyo first. I usually do a guided tour when I arrive somewhere new — it helps me understand the place. And I'd like to try all the local food. I love trying food in new places.

Kate:

What are you doing right now? Are you planning it already?

Lucy:

Yes! I'm searching for hotels at this very moment. I'm looking at a resort near the city centre. It looks beautiful. Would you like to come with me?

Kate:

I would love to! Let me check my schedule. I usually take my holiday in August too. I'd like to pack my suitcase and leave tomorrow, to be honest!

Lucy:

Ha! Me too. Right, first we need to decide on a destination — Tokyo or Kyoto? I can't choose!

Grammar in the script:
· Would like: "I would like to go to Japan" / "What would you like to do there?" / "I'd like to explore Tokyo" / "I'd like to try all the local food" / "Would you like to come with me?" / "I would love to" / "I'd like to pack my suitcase"
· Prepositions of time: "In August" / "On the 15th" / "at the beginning of August"
· Present Simple (routines/habits): "I usually do a guided tour when I arrive" / "I love trying food in new places" / "I usually take my holiday in August"
· Present Progressive (happening now): "I'm searching for hotels" / "I'm looking at a resort" / "What are you doing right now?"

Answer Key

Handout 1 — Vocabulary

Part B (gap-fill):
1. pack · suitcase 2. destination 3. resort 4. guided tour 5. explore
6. scenery 7. local 8. souvenir 9. sunbathe 10. scenery / destination

Note: accept sensible alternatives for 10.

Part C (matching — optional):
1-h 2-f 3-i 4-b 5-e 6-j 7-a 8-g 9-c 10-d

Handout 2 — Reading

Task 1:
1. They are staying at a small resort near the beach.
2. Every morning they explore the local market and buy fresh food.
3. They sunbathe and swim in the sea in the afternoon.
4. Because she wants to take the scenery home in a photo.
5. They would like to come back next summer.

Task 2 (T/F/NG): 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 NG 5 T

Handout 3 — Listening

Task 1: 1-C 2-B 3-A

Task 2:
(1) Japan (2) in August (on the 15th) (3) guided tour (4) local food (5) is searching / is looking (at hotels)

Handout 4 — Grammar

Exercise 1 (would like forms):
1. would like to visit 2. Would you like to try 3. 'd like to explore 4. would not like / wouldn't like to stay 5. Would she like to go 6. 'd like to pack

Exercise 2 (at / on / in):
1. in 2. at 3. on 4. in 5. at 6. on 7. in 8. at

Exercise 3 (PS or PP?):
1. sunbathe (PS — every afternoon) 2. is exploring (PP — right now)
3. always visits (PS — every holiday) 4. are sitting (PP — at this moment)
5. usually buys (PS — habit) 6. is taking (PP — now)

Exercise 4 (error correction):
1. I would like to go → (NOT ~~would like going~~)
2. She usually swims in the mornings. (NOT ~~is swimming~~ — habit)
3. They arrived on 10th July. (NOT in)
4. I am sitting on the beach right now. (NOT ~~I sit~~ — happening now)
5. Would you like to visit? (NOT ~~Do you would like~~)

Exercise 5 (Mixed):
1. 'd like to / would like to 2. in 3. are staying 4. usually explore / always explore 5. on 6. is sunbathing 7. at 8. would like to

On Vacation

Student Handouts

Name:

Date:

Class:

Handout 1

Vocabulary

Part A — Key Words

Read each word and its meaning. Then cover the right column and test yourself.

Word

What it means

suitcase

a large bag with a hard frame that you use when you travel

resort

a place where many people go for holidays, usually near the sea or mountains

sunbathe

to sit or lie in the sun to get a tan

explore

to travel around a new place to find out what it is like

souvenir

a small object you buy to remember a place you visited

guided tour

a trip around a place with a person who explains what you see

local

belonging to a particular area — not from another country or city

scenery

the natural features of a place, like mountains, forests or beaches

pack

to put things into a bag or suitcase before you travel

destination

the place you are travelling to

Part B — Fill in the Gaps

Use the words from Part A in the correct form.

1.I need to __________________ my __________________ tonight — we leave early tomorrow morning!

2.Our __________________ this summer is Greece. I've never been there before.

3.We always stay at the same beach __________________ — it has a pool and it's right by the sea.

4.I would like to do a __________________ of the old city. The guide knows everything about its history.

5.We usually __________________ the old town on the first day. It's nice to get lost in the streets.

6.The __________________ in Scotland is breathtaking — green hills, lakes and open sky everywhere.

7.I always try to eat __________________ food on holiday. It's much better than tourist restaurants.

8.I bought a small __________________ for my mum — a tiny ceramic plate with the city name on it.

9.We __________________ on the beach every afternoon from two until five.

10.Japan is at the top of my list of dream __________________. I would love to go there one day.

Part C — Match ★ For fast finishers

Match each word (1–10) to the correct meaning (a–j).

Word

1.suitcase ___

2.resort ___

3.sunbathe ___

4.explore ___

5.souvenir ___

6.guided tour ___

7.local ___

8.scenery ___

9.pack ___

10.destination ___

Meaning

a.belonging to a particular area

b.to travel around a new place

c.to put things into a bag before travel

d.the place you are travelling to

e.a small object to remember a place

f.a holiday place near the sea or mountains

g.the natural features of a place

h.a large bag with a hard frame for travel

i.to sit or lie in the sun to get a tan

j.a trip around a place with a guide

Handout 2

Reading

A Week in Portugal

Paragraph 1

The Parker family is on holiday in Portugal. They are staying at a small resort near the beach in the Algarve. The resort has a swimming pool and a restaurant, and the scenery around it is wonderful — golden cliffs and clear blue water.

Paragraph 2

Every morning they explore the local market and buy fresh fruit and bread. They always eat breakfast at nine o'clock, sitting outside in the warm sun. In the afternoon they sunbathe on the beach and swim in the sea. The children usually do a guided tour of the old town on Thursdays.

Paragraph 3

Emma, the mother, loves taking photos of the scenery. "I would like to take the whole landscape home with me," she says. The family always buys souvenirs from the local shops — small tiles with traditional Portuguese patterns. "It's our little tradition," Emma explains.

Paragraph 4

At night the family sits on the terrace and looks at the stars. The children are already asking to come back next year. The whole family agrees: they would like to come back next summer and stay for two weeks this time.

Task 1 — Answer the Questions

Write full sentences.

1.Where is the Parker family staying?