Holiday Mode is a lively A2–B1 present continuous ESL lesson designed as a clear, confidence-building grammar refresher. 

Set in a travel and holiday context, this lesson helps learners use the present continuous naturally to describe:

• actions happening now

• temporary holiday situations

• definite future arrangements

• repeated behaviour with emotional tone

  
  

Through visual prompts, a short travel post, structured speaking tasks, and a collaborative mini-trip planning activity, students practise the present continuous in meaningful, real-world contexts.

What students practise

By the end of the lesson, students can:

• use the present continuous to describe what is happening now

• describe temporary holiday situations clearly

• talk about future travel plans with confidence

• recognise the difference between present simple and present continuous

• use always, constantly, and forever to describe repeated behaviour

  
  

Who is it for?

Ideal for pre-intermediate to intermediate adult learners (A2–B1) who need a present continuous ESL lesson to refresh and strengthen their grammar in a practical, engaging way.