What is this lesson about?
This Getting Ready for a Holiday ESL lesson plan helps intermediate learners discuss how people plan, book, and prepare for travel. Students explore relatable topics such as comparing flight prices, booking holidays online, airport routines, and travel habits.
Using real opinions from a short video, learners talk about how they make travel decisions, what matters most when booking a holiday, and the small routines people develop when travelling.
 
What language will students learn?
Students practise natural travel expressions commonly used when planning a trip, including:
Travel expressions
get the best deal
pay monthly
be covered
book directly
package holiday
Airport language
airport lounge
rushing and panicking
a ritual
Students also practise speaking about:
travel decisions
booking preferences
airport behaviour
travel personalities
 
How do students practise?
Learners build fluency through a conversation-first sequence:
Travel decision warm-up discussion
Holiday booking preferences activity
Travel priorities discussion
Prediction questions before watching the video
Video listening and reaction discussion
Travel booking quotes from the video
Airport behaviour discussion
Travel personality activity
Personal travel reflection
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Talk about how they book and prepare for holidays
Use natural travel expressions in conversation
Discuss airport routines and travel habits
Reflect on their own travel preferences and personality
 
Who is it for?
This lesson is designed for adult ESL learners at B1–B2 level who want to improve their speaking skills while discussing travel planning, booking habits, and real-life travel experiences.