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Description
Lesson Handout: Holidays - How Do You Spend Your Holidays?
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 25 minutes
Skills Focus: Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary
1. Warm-Up Discussion
Talk with your partner or group:
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What is your favorite holiday memory?
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Do you prefer traveling or staying home during the holidays?
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Where would you like to go on your next holiday?
2. Vocabulary Preview
Match the words with their definitions:
WordDefinitionDestination A place you are going to Itinerary A plan of travel or journey Sightseeing Visiting famous or interesting places Cultural experience Learning about another culture Staycation A vacation spent at home or nearby3. Reading Text: Holidays Around the World
Read the passage below and answer the questions.
Marta from Spain: Every summer, I travel with my family to the coast of Alicante. We enjoy relaxing on the beach, eating fresh seafood, and taking boat trips. I love spending time with my children and husband by the sea.
Kenji from Japan: I usually travel alone. I enjoy visiting historical cities like Kyoto or Rome. I plan my itinerary carefully and spend time sightseeing, trying local food, and visiting museums.
Amina from Morocco: I don’t always travel. Sometimes I stay in my hometown and spend time with my neighbors. I help organize local events or volunteer. These staycations help me relax and connect with my community.
Task A - Skim Reading:
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What type of holiday does each person enjoy?
Task B - Detailed Questions:
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Where does Marta go and with whom?
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What does Kenji do on his holidays?
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How does Amina spend her holidays if she doesn't travel?
4. Discussion Time
Talk in pairs or small groups:
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Whose holiday style do you like best and why?
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Have you ever had a staycation or volunteered during a holiday?
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What’s your idea of a perfect holiday?
Use new words from the vocabulary box in your answers!
5. Wrap-Up
Class Reflection:
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What new words did you learn today?
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Would you like to try a new type of holiday after this lesson?
Optional Homework: Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) about your favorite holiday memory.
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