Let's Write a Letter to a Travel Agency!

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a letter to a travel agency to inquire about a vacation.

What do you already know about writing a letter to a travel agency?

Introduction

Favorite vacation destinations

Explanation and Model Letter

Categories of expressions: A (telephone conversation), B (asking for more information), X (talking about preferences), and D (making arrangements). Show a model letter.

Writing Exercise

Write a letter to 'Sunny Travel' agency inquiring about a vacation destination of your choice. Use the four categories of expressions (A, B, X, D) in your letter. Minimum 150 words.

Peer Review

Exchange letters with a classmate for peer review. Provide feedback on the use of expressions and overall clarity.

Practice Activity

Role play a telephone conversation with a travel agent using the expressions learned.

Vocabulary Recap

Review key vocabulary related to vacations and travel.

Conclusion

Reflect on the importance of effective communication when writing a letter to a travel agency.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.