Planning a holiday

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Planning a holiday

Warm-up

Have you ever planned a holiday with friends? (Yes, I have. We went to...)

Vocabulary Match

special •• nice
sounds •• seems
leaving •• going
quickly •• rest
relax •• nearby
local •• fast

Vocabulary Answers

specialnice
soundsseems
leavinggoing
quicklyfast
relaxrest
localnearby

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Two friends discuss their summer holiday plans.
Emma:Are you doing anything ________ this summer?
Kenji:I'm planning to go to Okinawa with my friends.
Emma:That ________ great! How long are you going for?
Kenji:Just five days. We're thinking of ________ in early August.
Emma:What are you going to do there?
Kenji:We want to ________ on the beach and try some ________ food.
Emma:Are you going snorkelling or anything like that?
Kenji:Yes, we're going to book a snorkelling tour, too.
Emma:You should look for a hotel soon—places fill up ________.
Kenji:Good idea. I'll check online tonight.
Emma:Are you doing anything special this summer?
Kenji:I'm planning to go to Okinawa with my friends.
Emma:That sounds great! How long are you going for?
Kenji:Just five days. We're thinking of leaving in early August.
Emma:What are you going to do there?
Kenji:We want to relax on the beach and try some local food.
Emma:Are you going snorkelling or anything like that?
Kenji:Yes, we're going to book a snorkelling tour, too.
Emma:You should look for a hotel soon—places fill up quickly.
Kenji:Good idea. I'll check online tonight.

Quiz

  1. Where is Kenji planning to go this summer?
  2. How long is Kenji going for?
  3. What activities do Kenji and friends want to do in Okinawa?
  4. When are Kenji and friends thinking of leaving?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Okinawa
  2. Five days
  3. Relax on the beach and try local food
  4. Early August

True or False

  1. Kenji is planning to go to Okinawa with family. T F
  2. They want to try local food in Okinawa. T F
  3. Emma suggests booking a hotel soon. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. True
  3. True

Discussion

  1. What is your dream holiday destination?
  2. Do you prefer beach holidays or city breaks? Why?
  3. Have you ever tried snorkelling?
  4. What local food would you like to try on holiday?
  5. What is the longest holiday you have ever been on?

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