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Basic English Dialogs
TRAVEL Level: Elementary Three short travel dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice. Extension activity on attached Page 2 Answer Key attached on Page 3 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
DIALOG 1
DIALOG 2
DIALOG 3
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Writing Practice
TRAVEL Level: Elementary to Intermediate "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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Vocabulary Quiz
TRAVEL Level: Elementary to Intermediate 14 vocabulary items about travel Answer Key attached Time: Approx 10 - 15 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 Level: Elementary to Intermediate Look at the picture and decide if each description is true or false. Answer Key attached Time: Approx 10 to 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Add an extra 5 to 10 minutes to the activity when using the above Active Listening.
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Grammar Quiz
TRAVEL Level: Elementary to Intermediate 16 multiple-choice questions; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Listening Lesson
TRAVEL Level: Beginner-Elementary Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Total Time: Approx 45-55 mins 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 Level: Elementary to Intermediate Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Pair Work Discussion
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate 20 different questions about travel - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts Pair work Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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 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 Level: Intermediate 16 sentences with 16 scrambled words on the topic of 'travel' The first letter of each word is underlined. With Answer Key on Page 2 Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Reading and Grammar
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate 195-word article: 'My Holiday in Vancouver'
Notes and Answer Key attached Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Writing Practice
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate 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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate 15 travel-related vocabulary items Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached Time: Approx 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 Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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. Time: Approx 25 - 30 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Bank
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced 63 travel-related vocabulary items Question: Which 5 words below are kinds of people? Answer Key attached 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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Information-Gap Activity
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate Travel brochure Find the eight differences (Travel Brochure 'A' and 'B'); with Answer Key Pair work information-gap activity Level: Intermediate Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Crossword
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced Information-Gap (Pair Work); Answer Key attached Time: Approx 20 - 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Search
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced 18 travel-related vocabulary items Answer Key attached Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Rank & Discuss Opinions
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced 12 statements about travel Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Advice Column
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced Newspaper advice column with 3 problems about travel Students read and then discuss or write about possible solutions Time: Approx 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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Worksheet
TRAVEL Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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. Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Have your learners try these Advanced Level Listening exercises and learn more about them on my Learner Listening site - just click on the images below!
