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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
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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
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Try the interactive version of the above quiz!

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Basic English Dialogs:
​Travel
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Th
ree 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!
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DIALOG 1
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DIALOG 2
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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 
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Level: Elementary to Intermediate
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Vocabulary Quiz
TRAVEL


14 vocabulary items about travel

Answer Key attached

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes
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Try the interactive version of the above quiz!

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​Listening Lesson
TRAVEL 'GETTING READY FOR THE AIRPORT'


Page 1
  • Getting Ready
  • Vocabulary Preview
  • Listening Comprehension

Page 2
  • Listen again and write the missing words. Read aloud the dialog with a partner.

Page 3
  • Work with a partner. Extend (write)  the dialog with your own ideas and perform for another pair of students.

Total Time: 45-55 mins
Level: Beginner-Elementary
​With Notes and Answer Key attached
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'Find Someone Who'
​Activity

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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
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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


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​Discussion Practice
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​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
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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."
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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


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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


  • 8 Reading comprehension questions
  • 12 'Grammar-in-Context' questions
  • Writing practice

Notes and Answer Key attached


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Writing Practice
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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


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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


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63 Words About Travel
 airport
 airport terminal
 arrive
 arrival
 back pack
 baggage
 book
 border
 budget
 check-in
 check-out
 cruise ship
​ culture
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custom
​customs
depart
departure
destination
domestic
duty free
eco-tourism
embassy
entrance
exchange rate
exit
ferry
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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
​t
ake 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


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15 Essential Words About Travel 
  arrive
  depart
  hotel
  information desk
​  international
landmark
luggage
map
passport
​postcard
sightsee
souvenir
ticket
tourist
​trip
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Word Bank -
Writing Activity

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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

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Worksheet
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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

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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


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Crossword
TRAVEL
Information-Gap (Pair Work); Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes


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Word Search
TRAVEL
18 travel-related vocabulary items

Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 15 minutes


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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


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Learners can take the interactive video quizzes at my latest website: www.allthingslistening.com
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Evan - A (listen)
Evan - B (listen and read)

David - A (listen)
David - B (listen and read)
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


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Listening 1 - Evan
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Listening 2 - David
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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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