INTERMEDIATE (B1)
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a travel video and do a listening exercise about nature, wildlife, and tourist sites in Europe. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Europe and travel. Students learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes activities on a video quote, vocabulary context usage, and animal actions / sounds . The grammar activity features the usage of present participles for animal actions afer the verbs "hear" and "see". There are additional speaking tasks included, as well as a quiz and review section with a bonus activity.

Video Description

Experience the continent known as the birthplace of Western civilization in this episode of "Destination World." Europe is the second smallest continent, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in history and culture.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
European Travel, Wildlife, Nature
Viewing
Places in Europe, Short Answers, Number Matching
Vocabulary
Multiple Choice, Word Choice, Prefixes, Animals, Context Usage
Grammar
Present Participles (after verbs "see" and "hear")
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a travel guide for Singapore. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Asian travel and Singapore. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms, expressions, and phrases from the video. The grammar exercise features the usage of despite, in spite of, and although. There is also a quiz & review section with a bonus activity.

Video Description

Expedia presents Singapore travel - a city which has blossomed into one of the world's great global cities. Getting to know this pocket powerhouse is a must for travelers seeking the blend between energy and tradition.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Singapore, Asian Travel
Viewing
Short Answers
Vocabulary
Verbs, Adjectives / Adverbs, Parts of Speech, Context Usage
Grammar
Despite, In spite of, Although
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

INTERMEDIATE (B1)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about traveling to Amsterdam. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Amsterdam. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to this topic. The grammar activity features an exercise on using so + adjective / adverb + that. There is also a quiz & review.

Video Description

Amsterdam is the largest city in The Netherlands, also known as Holland. The fun-loving Dutch welcome 3.5 million tourists a year, making Amsterdam one of the top destinations in Europe.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Amsterdam Travel, Facts, and Trivia
Viewing
Finish the Sentences
Vocabulary
Verbs, Adjectives, Nouns, Context Usage
Grammar
How to Use so + [adjective / adverb] + that
Additional
Quiz & Review, Amsterdam Travel Itinerary

INTERMEDIATE (B1)
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about New York City travel. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about New York City. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms, phrases, and expressions related from the video. The grammar activity features an exercise on the difference between 'it's' and 'its.' There is also a quiz & review with a bonus activity.

Video Description

New York City has been shaped by immigrants and colonists, and it's now considered the melting pot of America. Home to over 8 million people and hosting over 50 million visitors per year, New York City is full of fun, skyscrapers, art, and culture.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
New York City Travel, Facts, and Trivia
Viewing
Numbers, Finish the Sentences
Vocabulary
Adjectives, Nouns, Quotes, Images, Context Usage
Grammar
How to Use 'it's' and 'its'
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

ADVANCED (C1)
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise on the sites, attractions, and city of Las Vegas. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Las Vegas. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms, expressions, and phrases from the video. The grammar exercise features the third conditional. There is also a quiz & review section which includes some bonus activities.

Video Description

Step out of the ordinary world and into the dazzling "Sin City," better known as Las Vegas, Nevada. Roam around The Strip, and be sure to check out the numerous casinos, cocktail lounges, "mythical cities" and the escapist fantasies lining the city.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Las Vegas Travel & Facts
Viewing
Finish the Sentences, Matching
Vocabulary
Verbs and Verb Phrases, Context Usage
Grammar
Third Conditional
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activities

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a travel guide for Hong Kong. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Chinese travel and Hong Kong. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms, expressions, and phrases from the video. The grammar exercise features collocations in the imperative. There is also a quiz & review section with a bonus activity.

Video Description

Expedia present Hong Kong - the city that truly has everything! Dramatic city scapes, tranquil temples and endless shopping await you here. Follow our journey through the city and even plan one of your own.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Hong Kong, Chinese Travel
Viewing
Short Answers, Matching Sentences
Vocabulary
Adjectives / Adverbs, Nouns, Sentence Reformation
Grammar
Imperatives + Collocations
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a travel guide for Dubai. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Asian travel and Dubai. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms, expressions, and phrases from the video. The grammar exercise features the usage of 'whether'. There is also a quiz & review section with a bonus activity.

Video Description

Expedia presents Dubai – a city that defies its extreme environment and redefines cityscape. Check out the footage of this incredible destination and plan a trip of your own.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Dubai, Travel
Viewing
Matching Sentences, Short Answers
Vocabulary
Nouns, Verbs, Parts of Speech, Sentence Reformation
Grammar
Usage of 'Whether...or'
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

INTERMEDIATE (B1)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a travel guide video about Venice, Italy, and the top things to do there. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Venice and Italy. Students learn some important vocabulary words, phrases, and expressions from the video. The grammar activity features the usage of "get + [adjective]" to describe change. There is an additional speaking activity, along with quiz, review, and bonus activities included.

Video Description

Get lost in Venice's charm and beauty as you float down Venetian canals on a gondola. Take a day trip to the beautiful islands of Murano and Burano; Savor the sights in one of Italy's prettiest piazzas, St Mark's Square.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Venice, Italy
Viewing
Matching Activity, Short Answers, True / False
Vocabulary
Images, Verbs, Adjectives, Phrases
Grammar
Get + [adjective] to describe change
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

INTERMEDIATE (B1)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a travel guide video about Barcelona, Spain, and the top things to do there. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Barcelona and Spain. Students learn some important vocabulary words, phrases, and expressions from the video. The grammar activity features the usage of gerunds, as well the usage of superlative adjectives combined with the present perfect tense. There is a quiz and review section with a bonus activity included.

Video Description

Visit Barcelona, Spain's second largest city. Explore the city's mosaic-speckled facades, a world-renowned culinary scene, and a sizzling Mediterranean lifestyle. Whether noshing on a tomato-slathered toast, joining the masses at an electric Barca soccer match, or browsing galleries filled with masterpieces by greats like Picasso and Miro, you'll definitely discover an unexpected side of Spanish culture.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Barcelona, Spain
Viewing
Matching Activity, Short Answers
Vocabulary
Nouns, Adjectives, Prepositions
Grammar
Gerunds / Superlative Adjectives + Present Perfect
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity

INTERMEDIATE (B1)

Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a travel guide video about Melbourne, Australia, and the top things to do there. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about Melbourne and Australia. Students learn some important vocabulary words, phrases, and expressions from the video. The grammar activity features the usage of "much" and "many" with uncountable and countable nouns. There is an additional speaking activity, along with quiz, review, and bonus activities included.

Video Description

Melbourne, the capital city in the state of Victoria, offers some of the best food, shopping, and music Down Under. Spend the day exploring its treasures—cafes, a 19th-century shopping arcade, lively music venues—to see why it is often ranked as one of the world's most livable cities.

Lesson Activities

Speaking
Melbourne, Australia
Viewing
Short Answers, Write the Correct Word
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech, Images, Prefixes / Suffixes
Grammar
Countable / Uncountable Nouns
Additional
Quiz & Review + Bonus Activity