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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 13
Favorite Activities During Holidays
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Talk about your favorite holiday activities using everyday vocabulary.
2. Ask and answer questions about leisure and travel experiences.
3. Use past and present tense to describe holiday routines and experiences.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Sightseeing
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/ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/
Meaning:
Visiting interesting places, often as a tourist
- We went sightseeing in New York City last summer
Real Life Tip:
Sightseeing is a popular activity during vacations in the U.S.
verb
Relax
Similar:
loose
unwind
decompress
unlax
/rɪˈlæks/
Meaning:
To rest or take a break from work or study
- I usually relax at home and watch movies during holidays.
Real Life Tip:
Many Americans prioritize relaxation as part of their holiday routines.
Check out
phrasal verb
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/tʃɛk aʊt/
Meaning:
Visit or look at something new
- We checked out a new museum during our holiday
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used in casual conversation when talking about new places or experiences.
Hang out
phrasal verb
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/hæŋ aʊt/
Meaning:
Spend time relaxing or socializing
- I like to hang out with friends on holiday weekends.
Real Life Tip:
Very common in informal American English, especially when talking about free time.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends talking about their favorite holiday activities.
Hey, Emma! What’s your favorite thing to do during holidays?
Liam
Hi, Liam! I love to travel and go sightseeing. How about you?
Emma
I usually relax at home and hang out with my friends.
Liam
That sounds nice. Where did you travel last summer?
Emma
I went to California and visited some beaches.
Liam
Wow! Did you check out any famous landmarks there?
Emma
Yes, we saw the Golden Gate Bridge and some nice parks.
Liam
That’s amazing! Next holiday, I want to try relaxing at the beach too.
Emma
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. What does Emma like to do during holidays?
2. Where did Liam travel last summer?
3. Which landmarks did Liam visit in California?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. Liam / went / last summer / to California / beaches / the
a) Liam went last summer to California beaches
b) Last summer, Liam went to the beaches in California
c) Liam to California last summer went beaches
2. Emma / sightseeing / enjoys / during holidays
a) Emma enjoys sightseeing during holidays
b) During holidays, Emma enjoys sightseeing
c) Enjoys Emma sightseeing during holidays
3. Hang out / friends / usually / Liam / with / weekends
a) Liam usually hang out with friends on weekends
b) Liam usually hangs out with friends on weekends
c) Usually Liam hang out with friends weekends
4. Check out / museums / we / holiday / a / during
a) We check out a museum during holiday
b) During holiday, we checked out a museum
c) Holiday, we check out a museums during
5. Relax / home / like / I / at / to
a) I like to relax at home
b) At home I like relax to
c) I relax like to at home
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What is your favorite activity during holidays, and why?
2. Do you prefer traveling or relaxing during holidays? Explain.
3. Have you ever tried a new activity during a holiday that surprised you?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What do you usually do during long holiday weekends?
2. Which holiday activities do you enjoy the most: relaxing, traveling, or sightseeing?
3. Have you ever planned a holiday around a special event or festival?
4. Do you prefer traveling alone or with friends/family during holidays?
5. How do holidays help you recharge mentally and physically?
6. Have you ever discovered a new hobby while on holiday?
7. What is your dream holiday destination?
8. How often do you take holidays each year?
9. Do you like beach holidays, mountain holidays, or city trips more? Why?
10. If you could spend a holiday anywhere in the U.S., where would it be and why?
