What is this lesson about?
This travel accommodation ESL lesson plan helps learners talk naturally about where they stay when travelling, how accommodation compares to expectations, and what makes a stay comfortable, memorable, or frustrating.
Using a capsule hotel tour video from Tokyo, students explore modern travel experiences through conversation, personal reflection, and real-world language.
 
How do students practise English?
Learners build fluency through a speaking-first, experience-based sequence:
Soft warm-up activities about travel feelings and preferences
Guided discussion about booking accommodation and expectations
Video-based conversation tasks (no comprehension testing)
Natural language taken directly from the video (e.g. stuffy, toasty, light sleeper)
Controlled practice followed by personalised speaking tasks
Opinion-based activities and reflection
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the lesson, students can:
Describe accommodation experiences clearly and naturally
Compare expectations with reality when travelling
React confidently to unusual accommodation options
Use everyday travel language in real conversation
 
Who is it for?
Ideal for adult learners at B1–B2 who want to improve spoken English through modern, relatable travel topics.