Holiday abroad or In Your Own Country

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Originally published on September 19, 2020 and last updated on February 4, 2023
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Holidays are great! Everyone looks forward to that time of year when they pack their suitcase and head off on their holidays. However, some people prefer to go on holiday to a different country whereas others prefer to stay closer to home. There are good things about each option, but at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference.

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Go through the vocabulary below with your students and ask them to try and use this vocabaulry where possible when discussing the different conversation questions.

Useful Vocabulary

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  • holiday (noun)
  • vacation (noun)
  • relax (verb)
  • abroad (adjective)
  • culture (noun)
  • currency (noun)
  • travel (verb)
  • trip (adjective)

Conversation Questions

  • Is it better to go on holiday abroad or stay in your own country?
  • Where do you usually go on holiday?
  • Where would be your ideal holiday location?
  • Why do you think some people prefer to go on holiday abroad?
  • Why do you think some people prefer to go on holiday in their own country?

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Gregory is a qualified TEFL teacher who has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (ESL) for over a decade. He has taught in-person classes in Spain and to English learners around the world online.