Unit 3: Dream destinations 1.Unit Goal Students will describe dream destinations using adjectives. They will apply their knowledge of the previous units to ask leading questions and adding detail. They will learn additional adjectives and useful phrases describing trips and destinations. Traveling abroad is one of the main reasons why people study a second language like English. English can be a very useful tool in getting around globally. We all would love to travel! There are many reasons for traveling: Just for fun! To meet people from all around the world. To experience different cultures. To see the world. To spread your wings. To escape the weather TYPES OF TRIPS ABROAD Take a vacation. Go on a package tour. Go on a journey. Travel. Take a trip. Let s go for a ride. Do a backpackers vacation. Go on a working holiday Do an internship Be an exchange student Working abroad. Wandering around, browsing or sightseeing What are your reasons? Discuss it with your group. UNIT 3: Page 1
TIP https://www.woodwardenglish.com/travel-vs-trip-difference/ Useful phrases for traveling: I want to go away for the weekend. I am saving for a trip abroad. I am taking a day trip to Incheon. I will stay overnight. I am going away for a week. I will be back on Sunday. 2
Vocabulary List 3: ADJECTIVES FOR DESCRIBING DREAM DESTINATIONS Translation Make a sentence picturesque bustling lively magnificent charming exciting compact crowded peaceful ancient touristy breathtaking spectacular interesting fantastic wonderful awesome traditional modern local affordable entertaining 3
Vocabulary List 4: NATIONALITIES Activity: Complete the list for 10 countries. Add 5 countries of your choice. Country Food People Noun Adjective Adjective Korea Korean Korean Korea is a fascinating country. The USA Galbi is an example of traditional Korean food. Korean people are very generous and diligent. Canada China Holland France Switzerland Brazil Spain Germany Vietnam 4
What countries are on your bucket list? Add the names of the five countries that you would like to visit. Repeat as above. Country Food People Noun Adjective Adjective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. TIP Add THE to the name of the country if the title includes STATES or REPUBLIC. The United States of America The Republic of Korea vs America vs South Korea Add more examples to the list. 5
DREAM DESTINATIONS Do you like to browse the internet looking for dream destinations? The descriptions are so detailed that you can easily imagine what it looks like. Read this article: Cape Town : A must-see destination Cape Town is a bustling city located at the southern tip of Africa. It is a unique place where two oceans meet: The Atlantic and the Indian ocean. The long coastline and the white sandy beaches are magnificent. Table Mountain is South Africa s favorite mountain and can be seen from every angle in the city. Can you guess how it got its name? This is the best place to have an unforgettable picnic overlooking the sparkling ocean. Try to go there in the late afternoon. The sunsets are usually gorgeous! You can hike up the mountain or you can take the cable car to the top of the mountain. It very convenient and the views are breathtaking! Cape Town has a cosmopolitan population and as a result a wonderful variety of food. The people are friendly. Don t be surprised if people stop you in the street to have a quick chat. You can find colorful, handmade articles in the many street markets alongside the locally grown fruit and fresh flowers. Enjoy the large variety of fun, outdoor activities like hiking, parasailing or even shark cage diving, all available at affordable prices. Or just take a relaxing walk along the spectacular beachfront. Capetonians are active people. You will always see people walking, biking, cycling or jogging along the many scenic routes. Come and see for yourself! 6
ACTIVITY: Circle all the adjectives in the passage. Read it to your group. See if you can replace the adjectives with another option. Spectacular beachfront = beautiful beachfront TASK: Write a paragraph about a dream destination for a travel blog. Use descriptive adjectives. Show a photo of the place you would love to visit. Use your phone. TIP: Do not confuse the following two words - they sound very similar. Destination : The place where you are traveling to. You have reached your destination. Where do you often hear this phrase? The address where a package is sent The package has arrived at its destination. Are you tracking your online purchases? A dream destination : A place worth visiting. It is worth the time and money spent going to a really beautiful or interesting place. Destiny: A person s purpose in life He was destined to become a movie star. Some people believe that a person has a pre-set purpose in life: His destiny. 7
USEFUL CONVERSATION TOOLS WWWWWH Questions Talk about the place you ve described A list of useful questions: Which city do you recommend? Where is it located? Why should I visit this place? What can I see there? What can I do there? What is the best time to visit? How can I get there? Add your own questions for a conversation about a dream destination. TIP: Always end a written question with a question mark.? Do you like to travel? What is your favorite food? TRAVEL EXPO (Alternative assignment) Prepare a brochure about dream destinations with your group. Students visit your booth and ask questions about your destination. 8
ADJECTIVES FOR DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE How did you feel during your trip? How was the experience? Translate The FEELING I am so The EXPERIENCE It was so The movie, my day Excited Exciting Amused Amusing Exhausted Exhausting Disappointed Disappointing Intrigued Intriguing Surprised Surprising Thrilled Thrilling Satisfied Satisfying Shocked Shocking Relaxed Relaxing Soothed Soothing Fascinated Fascinating Stunned Stunning 9
TASK: Imagine that you ve visited your dream destination. Make notes or a mindmap. Tell your friend about your experience. ADD Detail ADD Reasons ADD Examples ADD ADJECTIVES ADD your own FEELINGS As your friend QUESTIONS about the trip: Where did you go? Why did you choose this destination? When did you go there? How long did you plan this vacation? How did you save money for this trip? How long did you stay? Where did you stay? Who did you go with? What did you see? Did you eat any delicious local dishes? What did it taste like? Describe one or two of the places. What did you do there? How did you feel? (when you saw that / when you arrived) Why did you choose this destination? Use your IMAGINATION!! It does not have to be a true story Remember to use REJOINDERS and FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS. 10