✓Students will be able to use key travel vocabulary to discuss and compare different vacation options.
✓Students will be able to use "going to" and "would like to" to talk about future travel plans.
✓Students will be able to suggest, agree, and disagree with vacation ideas in a natural conversation.
Warm-up questions
1When was the last time you went on vacation? Where did you go?
2Do you prefer planning your own trips or using a travel agent? Why?
3Would you rather take a cruise, go hiking in the mountains, or stay at a beach resort? Why?
4How do you usually book your travel — online or through an agency?
5Have you ever disagreed with a friend or partner about where to go on vacation? What happened?
| Word / Phrase | IPA | Pronunciation | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruise | /kruːz/ | krooz | |
| resort | /rɪˈzɔːrt/ | rih-ZORT | |
| hiking | /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ | HY-king | |
| book | /bʊk/ | buk | |
| flight | /flaɪt/ | flyte | |
| travel agent | /ˈtrævəl ˈeɪdʒənt/ | TRAV-ul AY-jent | |
| all-inclusive | /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ | awl in-KLOO-siv | |
| sightseeing | /ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/ | SITE-see-ing |
Match the picture to the word
📋 How to do this activity: Click on a picture to select it (it turns blue). Then click the correct word from the word bank below. Green = correct! If you choose the wrong word, try again.
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🎉 Perfect! All words matched correctly.
🎵 Dialogue Audio
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Sandra:Hey, David. I have some great news. My company is giving me two weeks off in June. I can't wait to go somewhere!
David:That's fantastic! So, where would you like to go?
Sandra:I was thinking about a cruise. I've always wanted to sail around the Caribbean.
David:Hmm, I'm not sure about that. I sometimes get seasick on boats. What about a hiking trip? We could go somewhere in South America — the scenery is incredible.
Sandra:Hiking for two weeks? That sounds exhausting! I really need to relax. What if we found an all-inclusive resort somewhere warm?
David:I don't really like all-inclusive packages. You're stuck in one place the whole time. I'd rather explore.
Sandra:OK, what if we do both? We could spend the first week sightseeing in a new city, and then relax at a beach resort for the second week.
David:Now that sounds like a plan! Where are you thinking?
Sandra:Maybe Portugal? Lisbon for sightseeing, then the Algarve coast to relax.
David:I love it. Should we call a travel agent to help us book everything?
Sandra:I'd rather go online. We can compare prices and book our flight and hotel ourselves. It's usually cheaper.
David:Good idea. Let's look tonight. I'm already excited!
Listening for gist
📋 How to do this activity: Read or listen to the dialogue. Choose the best answer. Click your choice, then press Submit.
What do Sandra and David decide to do for their vacation?
Comprehension questions
📋 How to do this activity: Think about the answer. Then click Show answer to check.
Question 1
Why is Sandra excited at the start of the conversation?
Her company is giving her two weeks off in June.
Question 2
Why doesn't David want to go on a cruise?
He sometimes gets seasick on boats.
Question 3
Why doesn't David like all-inclusive packages?
He doesn't like being stuck in one place — he prefers to explore.
Question 4
Where do they decide to go, and what will they do there?
They decide to go to Portugal. They will sightsee in Lisbon and then relax on the Algarve coast.
Question 5
How are they going to book the trip?
They are going to book online themselves, because it is usually cheaper than using a travel agent.
Grammar focus: "Going to" and "Would like to"
We use "going to" to talk about future plans or intentions — something you have already decided to do.
Form: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
We use "would like to" to express a wish or preference — something you want to do.
Form: Subject + would like to + base verb
Form: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
We use "would like to" to express a wish or preference — something you want to do.
Form: Subject + would like to + base verb
We are going to book our flight online tonight.
She is going to spend a week sightseeing in Lisbon.
I would like to go on a cruise someday.
| Structure | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| going to | Decided plans | We're going to book a resort. |
| would like to | Wishes / preferences | I'd like to go hiking. |
| not going to | Negative plan | He's not going to use a travel agent. |
| wouldn't like to | Negative wish | She wouldn't like to go on a cruise. |
Question with "going to": Am/Is/Are + Subject + going to + base verb?
Are they going to book the flight tonight? / Where are you going to stay?
Question with "would like to": Would + Subject + like to + base verb?
Would you like to go on a cruise? / Where would she like to go?
Are they going to book the flight tonight? / Where are you going to stay?
Question with "would like to": Would + Subject + like to + base verb?
Would you like to go on a cruise? / Where would she like to go?
Activity 1 — Fill in the blank
📋 How to do this activity: Type the correct form using "going to" or "would like to" and the verb in parentheses. Press Submit when you finish all 10.
- We (book) our flight online tonight.
- She (go) on a cruise someday.
- They (stay) at an all-inclusive resort for a week.
- I (visit) Portugal next summer.
- He (not use) a travel agent. He prefers booking online.
- Where (you / fly) into?
- We (spend) a few days sightseeing in the capital.
- She (compare) prices online before booking anything.
- Would you (go) on a hiking trip in the mountains?
- They (not book) the resort until they know the dates.
Activity 2 — Unscramble the sentences
📋 How to do this activity: Click the words in the correct order to make a sentence. Click a word in the answer line to return it. Press Submit when all sentences are ready.
flight
a
she
is
book
going
to
cruise
a
on
they
would
like
to
go
resort
a
at
we
are
going
to
stay
Lisbon
sightseeing
in
go
I
would
like
to
online
book
going
are
you
to
Activity 3 — Error correction
📋 How to do this activity: Each sentence in italics has one mistake. Find the mistake and type the correct sentence. Press Submit when finished.
She is going to books a flight online.
They are go to stay at a resort.
I would like go on a cruise.
He is not going use a travel agent.
Would you like go hiking in the mountains?
Unscramble — continued
📋 How to do this activity: Click the words in the correct order. Press Clear to start over. Press Submit when done.
Portugal
in
he
would
like
to
visit
a
resort
agent
travel
they
not
are
going
to
book
a
vacation
on
where
would
you
like
to
go
online
prices
compare
we
are
going
to
vacation
all-inclusive
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on
go
I
would
not
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to
Error correction — continued
📋 How to do this activity: Each sentence in italics has one mistake. Type the correct sentence. Press Submit when done.
We are going to flew to Lisbon next June.
Would she likes to go on a hiking trip?
They are going to comparing prices before they book.
I would not like staying at an all-inclusive resort.
Are they going to used a travel agent?
Discussion questions
If you had two weeks off right now, where would you like to go? What would you do there?
Do you prefer booking travel online or through a travel agent? What are the advantages of each?
Have you ever been on a cruise or stayed at an all-inclusive resort? Would you like to? Why or why not?
What do you think is more important on vacation — relaxing or exploring? Can you have both?
Imagine you and a partner have very different ideas about where to go. How would you decide? Who would you compromise?
Role-play tasks
🎭 Role-Play 1 — Planning a vacation together
Situation: Two friends or partners are planning a vacation. They each have a different idea about where to go and what to do.
Role A: You would like to go on a cruise. You want to relax and not do too much. Suggest your idea and explain why.
Role B: You would like to go somewhere you can explore and go sightseeing. You don't like all-inclusive vacations. Suggest your idea and negotiate a compromise.
Goal: Come to an agreement about a destination and plan. Use "going to" and "would like to" throughout.
I'd like to go to…
We're going to need to…
What if we…?
I'd rather… than…
That sounds like a great idea!
🎭 Role-Play 2 — Talking to a travel agent
Situation: Student A is a customer who wants to plan a trip. Student B is a travel agent helping them find the best option.
Role A: You are the customer. Explain what kind of vacation you would like. Ask about flights, hotels, and options. You have a budget in mind.
Role B: You are the travel agent. Ask the customer about their preferences and budget. Suggest two or three different options and explain what each includes.
Goal: The customer should choose a vacation package by the end of the conversation.
I'm going to travel in…
I'd like something with…
Would you like to book…?
This package includes…
We could also offer you…
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