Free B2 (Upper-Intermediate) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Expressing balanced arguments and contrasting perspectives using discussion language grammar practice for online English classes. Student can express balanced arguments about different holiday styles and contrast perspectives using discussion language.

Summer Holidays: Relaxation, Adventure, or Escape?

B2⏱ 45 min

Summer Holidays: Relaxation, Adventure, or Escape?

🎯 Goal: Student can express balanced arguments about different holiday styles and contrast perspectives using discussion language

📐 Expressing balanced arguments and contrasting perspectives using discussion language

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#summer holidays#travel preferences#relaxation vs adventure

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Summer Holidays: Relaxation, Adventure, or Escape?

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Let's talk about summer holidays before we dive in. I want to hear all about how you like to spend your time off.

“When you finally get some time off in summer, what's the first thing you do to unwind?”

“Would you say you're more of a thrill-seeker or someone who craves peace and serenity on holiday?”

“Have you ever taken a trip that felt genuinely rejuvenating? What made it so refreshing?”

“If money were no object, would you jet off somewhere adrenaline-fuelled or somewhere quiet to recharge?”

“Do you think holidays are mostly about escapism, or is there a deeper value to getting away?”

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🎲 Speaking Activity 1

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Ranking Activity

Rank each list out loud and explain your reasoning. Defend your top and bottom choices.

7 minutes

🗣️ “For me, the most important would be...”

Rank these from most to least rejuvenating for you:

🎲 Speaking Activity 2

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What Would Happen If...?

Speculate about each situation out loud. Think through the consequences in two different areas of life.

6 minutes

🗣️ “If that happened, I imagine...”

🌀 IMAGINE… #1

What would happen if everyone was legally required to take a month off every summer to unwind?

Speculate freely — there is no wrong answer.

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