Lesson 18 Title: Talking About Travel and Holidays
Subtitle: Lesson 18
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on talking about travel and holidays.

You’ll learn to describe past trips using the past simple and present perfect tenses.

We’ll also expand your travel-related vocabulary and practice talking about both past holidays and future travel plans.

• Learn to talk about past trips using the past simple and present perfect tenses.

• Expand vocabulary related to travel and holidays.

• Practice discussing past holidays and future travel plans.

Past Simple Tense for Describing Trips

Examples:
◦ I visited Italy last summer.
◦ We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
◦ They flew to Paris for a weekend.

This tense helps you describe specific past events and actions during your travels.

Present Perfect Tense for Travel Experiences

Examples:
◦ I have visited Spain twice.
◦ She has never been to Japan.
◦ We have traveled to many countries.

This tense highlights experiences up to now.

Travel and Holidays

Examples:
Flight ◦ hotel ◦ sightseeing
Tourist ◦ destination ◦ luggage
Souvenir ◦ itinerary ◦ travel guide

Types of Travel

Examples:
Backpacking ◦ road trip ◦ cruise
Business trip ◦ vacation ◦ staycation
Adventure travel ◦ eco-tourism ◦ cultural tourism

Understanding these terms will help you talk about your preferred travel style.

Describing Past Holidays

Convert the following sentences into the past simple tense:

1. I go to the beach.
2. She visits New York.
3. They stay in a luxury hotel.

Talking About Travel Experiences

Complete the sentences using the present perfect tense:

1. I ______ (visit) Italy twice.
2. She ______ (never be) to Australia.
3. We ______ (travel) to three continents.

Discussing Travel

In pairs, role-play the following scenarios:

1. You’re telling a friend about a recent trip
describe where you went and what you did.

2. You’re making plans for a future holiday
talk about where you want to go and what you plan to do.

3. You’re asking a friend about their travel experiences
ask questions about where they’ve been and what they recommend.

Travel Terms

Match the following travel-related words to their definitions:

1. Itinerary
2. Souvenir
3. Tourist

a) A person who is traveling for pleasure.

b) A planned route or journey.

c) Something kept as a reminder of a place you visited.

Your Favorite Trip

Assignment:

Write a short paragraph about your favorite trip.

Include where you went, what you did, and how the experience was.

Use the past simple and present perfect tenses in your writing.

That’s all for today!

We will continue learning more in our next class.

Goodbye!