MY DREAM HOLIDAY
First of all I'd like to say that this project is not mine, its idea and different materials were made by Carme Silvestre, Rosa Pérez, Sílvia Molas. And ,even though countries and holidays is a topic that we have already done in class, I think that "My dream holiday" is interesting enough. I hope that you enjoy it !
1st activity: Warm-up
Travelling Habits and Preferences
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In groups of three ask and answer the following questions:
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Do you like travelling? When was the last time you travelled?
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Which countries have you travelled to?
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Which places/countries would you like to visit? Why?
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What was the most beautiful place you have ever visited?
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What are some countries that you would never visit? Why wouldn't you visit them?
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Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group?
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Do you prefer hot countries or cool countries when you go on holiday?
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Have you ever hitchhiked? If so, how many times?
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What are some things that you always take with you on a trip?
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Do you prefer active or relaxing holidays? Why?
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Take notes and prepare a short speech about your partners' travelling habits and preferences.
2nd activity: Role-Play. Holidaymakers and Travel Agents.
( from Intermediate Vocabulary Games by Jill Hadfield. Longman. Activity 24)
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Divide the class in 2 groups: Holiday Makers and Travel Agents. However, each person will work individually within the group. You have to buy/sell trips. The winner is the travel agent who sells most trips.
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HOLIDAY MAKERS
You have cards with some preferences on your holidays. You have to visit ALL the travel agents and ask for information and decide which is the best holiday option. Use the dialogue given as a model.
TRAVEL AGENTS
You have different options to offer the holidaymakers. You have to give information on activities, accommodation, prices...
You also have to suggest, give advice and CONVINCE the holidaymakers you have the best holiday for them. Use the dialogue given as a model.
3rd activity: Fill in the Gaps. Holiday Brochures.
You are often given brochures of the places you want to visit. Look at the following extracts from holiday brochures and write the missing words from the list. Use each word once only.
( from Target Vocabulary by Peter Watcyn-Jones. Penguin)
4th activity:
Matching pictures and descriptions
5th activity:
Describing Landscapes.
6th activity:
Slogans & listening comprehension
7th activity: Your tourist advert
You will have to record a short promotional encouraging tourism advert about the country of your dream holiday.
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Work with a partner
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Choose a country where you'd like to spend your dream holiday.
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Search for some information on the official tourist website: location, places to visit, weather, accommodation, landscapes, activities, history, traditions, food...
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Think about reasons for visiting it ( types of holiday...)
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Decide a slogan.
STEPS:
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Create your video content. Write the script using adjectives and adverbs to enrich your description.
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Decide who is going to speak in each part.
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Choose the music ( preferably some local music) for your video and decide when it's going to be heard.
