Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
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Comprehension Quiz Practice
TRAVEL "The Burj Khalifa" Level: Advanced As either reading quiz practice - or as listening quiz practice Downloadable Audio File (2 mins 46 secs) Eight Comprehension Questions on page 2 Seven Pair Work Discussion Questions on page 2 Answer Key attached on page 3 Approximate Time: 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below! 
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Step 1) First, have your students sit together in pairs and then play the audio once or twice; have them discuss what they heard. Step 2) Then, distribute the worksheet to your learners. Have them work on it independently before comparing their answers with a classmate. Step 3) Elicit and discuss the correct answers. |
Describing Pictures
TRAVEL Look at the picture and decide if each description is true or false. Answer Key attached Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 10 to 15 minutes Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Add an extra 5 to 10 minutes to the activity when using the above Active Listening.
Three Class Warm-up Questions about Travel!
Generate class discussion by asking your learners to vote (by a show of hands) before you click on what they think is the correct answer. Did they choose correctly?
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Grammar Quiz PHRASAL VERBS FOR TRAVEL
16 multiple-choice questions; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Basic English Dialogs:
Travel Three short travel dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice. Extension activity on attached Page 2 Answer Key attached on Page 3 Level: Elementary Audio and Answer Key are also available in video format below (2:11) for your students! Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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DIALOG 1
DIALOG 2
DIALOG 3
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Writing Practice
TRAVEL "Write a paragraph about a time you traveled to another city or country. Remember to include information such as where you traveled to, when you traveled, who you traveled with, how you got there and what you did on your trip." Focus on past tense Level: Elementary to Intermediate Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Vocabulary Quiz
TRAVEL 14 vocabulary items about travel Answer Key attached Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Listening Lesson
TRAVEL 'GETTING READY FOR THE AIRPORT' Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Total Time: 45-55 mins Level: Beginner-Elementary With Notes and Answer Key attached Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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'Find Someone Who'
Activity TRAVEL Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Pair Work Discussion
TRAVEL 20 different questions about travel - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts
Pair work Level: Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
TRAVEL 16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.
These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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"When doing pairwork, change the pairs frequently so students get to work with a variety of people. An activity in which students circulate or mingle can break down barriers."
Teaching Practice / A handbook for teachers in training ~Roger Gower, Diane Philips & Steve Walters |
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Spelling Worksheet
TRAVEL 16 sentences with 16 scrambled words on the topic of 'travel'
The first letter of each word is underlined. Level: Intermediate With Answer Key on Page 2 Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
SUGGESTION
Consider helping your learners with difficult sentences by reading aloud the sentences, including the words in brackets. |
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Reading and Grammar
TRAVEL ('My Holiday in Vancouver') 195-word article: 'My Holiday in Vancouver'
Level: Intermediate
Notes and Answer Key attached Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Writing Practice
TRAVEL Page 1 Gap-fill Model
"Some people think it's a good idea to travel on holiday. Other people think it's better to stay at home. What do you think?" Pages 2 and 3 Writing Assignment "Some people think its a good idea to travel by yourself. Other people think it's better to travel with a tour group. What do you think?" Page 4 Answer Key Level: Intermediate Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Bank
TRAVEL 63 travel-related vocabulary items
Question: Which 5 words below are kinds of people? Answer Key attached Level: Intermediate to Advanced Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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63 Words About Travel
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airport
airport terminal arrive arrival back pack baggage book border budget check-in check-out cruise ship culture |
custom
customs depart departure destination domestic duty free eco-tourism embassy entrance exchange rate exit ferry |
foreign
currency gate number gift shop guide book hostel hotel information desk international jet lag landmark leave lost-and-found |
location
luggage map pack passport phrase book pickpocket postcard resort sight sightsee souvenir suitcase |
sign
take photos ticket tourist tour group tour guide transportation travel agency trip view visit visa |
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
TRAVEL 15 travel-related vocabulary items
Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached Level: Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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15 Essential Words About Travel
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arrive
depart hotel information desk international |
landmark
luggage map passport postcard |
sightsee
souvenir ticket tourist trip |
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Word Bank -
Writing Activity TRAVEL Write an opinion essay to answer this question: "It is important for college students to travel to other countries to better understand other people. Do you agree or disagree?" Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 25 - 30 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Worksheet
TRAVEL Brainstorming and dictionary practice
Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below. All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given. Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Information-Gap Activity
TRAVEL: Travel Brochure Find the eight differences (Travel Brochure 'A' and 'B'); with Answer Key
Pair work information-gap activity Level: Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Crossword
TRAVEL Information-Gap (Pair Work); Answer Key attached
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Search
TRAVEL 18 travel-related vocabulary items
Answer Key attached Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 15 minutes Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Rank &
Discuss Opinions TRAVEL 12 statements about travel
Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Evan - A (listen)
Evan - B (listen and read)
David - A (listen)
David - B (listen and read)
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Advice Column
TRAVEL Newspaper advice column with 3 problems about travel
Students read and then discuss or write about possible solutions Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
Listening 1 - Evan
Listening 2 - David
Listening 3 - Emily
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Are you a student? Try these Advanced Level Listening exercises and learn more about them on my Learner Listening site - just click on the images below! ~Robert :)
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