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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectEnglish as second
What age groupAdult courses
What topicTravel
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Travel Through English: An Engaging Lesson Starter

Introduction: Setting the Stage

Imagine you’re standing in a bustling market in Marrakech, surrounded by vibrant colors and the tantalizing scent of spices wafting through the air. You hear a blend of languages spoken by locals and travelers alike. As you embark on this journey in today’s lesson, we’ll explore not just destinations, but also the language that shapes our travel experiences.

Activity: "The Passport of Words"

Objective:

To activate prior knowledge about travel vocabulary and set a context for the lesson.

Instructions:

  1. Create Your Travel Passport:

    • Hand out blank templates of a "passport" to each student.
    • Each page of the passport should have spaces for “Country Visited,” “Favorite Food,” and “Memorable Phrase.”

  2. Think-Pair-Share:

    • Ask students to reflect on a place they’ve visited or dream of visiting. They should fill out their passports with at least one country they’ve been to, a food they tried, and a phrase they learned in the local language.
    • After a few minutes of reflection, pair them up with a partner to share their travel experiences. Encourage them to use as much English as they can while speaking.

  3. Gallery Walk:

    • Once partners have shared, students will place their passports on their desks and walk around the classroom to read about their classmates' travel experiences. This will create a visual collage of diverse travel experiences and inspire conversation in English about travel.

Conclusion: Transition to Lesson Content

After completing the "Passport of Words" activity, bring the class back together. Ask students to share interesting facts or phrases they discovered from their classmates’ passports. This will naturally lead into the lesson where students will learn more travel vocabulary, phrases, and engage in discussions on travel plans and experiences.

Get ready for an exciting journey – both in the world of travel and in mastering English!