Travel & Holidays
Prepare students for the world with practical travel and survival English lessons.
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The Coolcation: A New Way to Travel – ESL Lesson Plan
Introduce your A2 students to the travel trend of coolcations with this engaging reading-based lesson on summer holidays, climate, and changing travel preferences. Students develop reading, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, critical thinking, and creative writing skills as they compare beach holidays with cooler escapes and plan their own 4-day coolcation itinerary.
English Level: A2 -
Last Chance Tourism: Travel or Trouble? – ESL Lesson Plan
Take your B1-B2 students into the debate around last chance tourism with this engaging lesson based on an authentic CBS Mornings report from Iceland. Students develop listening, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills as they explore disappearing destinations, climate change, travel choices, and the environmental paradox of visiting places before they are gone.
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Fuel Crisis: Is Your Summer Holiday at Risk? – ESL Lesson Plan
A timely travel-and-news lesson about fuel shortages, cancelled flights, and holiday disruption. Students build vocabulary, practise listening, and discuss airport rules, contingency plans, and how travellers should respond when summer plans suddenly change.
English Level: B2 -
How Much Tourism Is Too Much? – ESL Lesson Plan
A travel-and-society lesson on overtourism and its impact on local communities. Students discuss beaches, city breaks, housing, crowds, and responsible travel while practising vocabulary, listening, and balanced argumentation.
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Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Tradition: The Emerald River – ESL Lesson Plan
A colourful St Patrick’s Day lesson about Chicago’s emerald-green river tradition. Students explore culture, celebration, and community while practising vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking around one of America’s most eye-catching holiday rituals.
English Level: B1 -
The Man Who Walked Around the World – ESL Lesson Plan
An inspiring travel lesson about the man who walked around the world for 27 years. Students follow an extraordinary life story while practising narrative skills, vocabulary, listening, and discussion about adventure, freedom, and purpose.
English Level: B1 -
Chasing the Northern Lights – ESL Lesson Plan
A travel-and-nature lesson on the magic of the Northern Lights. Students explore science, tourism, and bucket-list experiences while building descriptive vocabulary and discussing unforgettable natural phenomena.
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Can Winter Sports Survive? – ESL Lesson Plan
A climate-and-sport lesson on whether winter sports can survive in a warming world. Students discuss snow, tourism, sustainability, and adaptation while developing vocabulary, listening, and critical thinking.
English Level: B2 -
The “Nothing Beats It” Phenomenon – ESL Lesson Plan
A music-and-culture lesson on the ‘Nothing Beats It’ phenomenon and why certain songs, slogans, or trends catch on. Students explore nostalgia, advertising, and shared experiences while practising discussion and vocabulary.
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Masdar: A City of Tomorrow – ESL Lesson Plan
A future-cities lesson on Masdar and the dream of sustainable urban living. Students discuss clean energy, innovation, transport, and city design while building advanced vocabulary for technology and the environment.
