LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSA CITY TRIP (AmE) / A CITY BREAK (BrE)Updated Lesson
Sep. 9, 2025
Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Travel and Leisure; People and Places; Describing Places; Road and Transportation; Town and Country; Types of Holiday; Developing an Argument; Vocabulary and Grammar; Useful Vocabulary; Phrasal Verbs; Speaking Verbs and Phrases
Publication date: 09/09/2025
In this updated lesson, students will look at city trips. Students will first learn about some cities and places, and discuss which ones they would like to visit. After some vocabulary and comprehension tasks, they then will listen to five different people talk about their own city trips. They also will play a fun game of snakes and ladders, giving them the opportunity to talk about the topic and practice the grammar point (there was/were). They wrap up by extending their vocabulary on the topic. (by Edward Alden)
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
Alexis: When I go on a city trip, I like to go to all the famous places! I look at travel guides, and visit popular stores, famous places… I like traveling slowly so I can really see everything! Last month, I was in Rome, and there were so many cool things to do and see, like the Colosseum. The only problem was that there were many people there. But there was also a great restaurant, with a delicious pizza!
Sherif: I don’t like visiting busy places when I travel, but sometimes I go to concerts in cities like London, or Rome, and I don’t really stay more than one night. Sure, walking around and visiting famous places is nice, but it’s not my thing! Two years ago I was at a Paramore concert in Paris, and it was so much fun! There were a lot of people, but the place was big, and very organized. The Eiffel Tower at night was beautiful, and there were so many lights! There even was a man playing the violin! I want to go back there soon.
Georgia: I don’t want to feel like a tourist when I travel. I want to feel like a local! So I always try to make friends when I visit a new city. For example, last year I was in Budapest, and there was a really nice girl on the same bus as me! We went to an art museum, and there were so many beautiful paintings! After that, we went to a small market, and there was a beautiful pair of pants that were a nice gift for my mom. At night, we went to a local nightclub. There was a great DJ there, and we danced all night!
Tarique: When I visit a city, I like to eat! I love to walk around and visit the restaurants near my hotel. I also ask people where I can find the best food! Two months ago, I was in Rio de Janeiro, and there were so many delicious dishes! There was feijoada, coxinha, pastel… there even was a sandwich place near the Christ statue! Rio de Janeiro is a good place to visit if you like eating!
Mahi: I don’t travel abroad a lot because of my work, so I like taking the train and visiting places close to my hometown. I live in a small town near Osaka, so it’s very easy to take the train to visit places. I like to walk around the big city, and do some shopping. There are many stores with things I can’t get back home. Yesterday, I was at Namba Walk, and there were so many beautiful clothes! There was also a new makeup store, with many new products!
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/a-city-break. Accessed on September 10, 2025. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2025. All rights reserved.
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