This B1 ESL lesson on travel hacks teaches students practical tips for safer and more creative travel. Students begin by identifying everyday items and discussing how they can be combined for safer travel experiences. They then watch short videos (Video 1, Video 2) to learn useful travel safety tips and summarize what they’ve learned. The lesson ends with a fun storytelling activity and a homework task where students apply the hacks they’ve seen in the videos.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson time |
| Regular Lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 20 words | 60-90 min |
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Vocabulary
- Carabiner
- Zipper
- Door handle
- Backpack
- Plastic cup
- Coins
- Ribbon string
- Phone case
- Diapers package
- Plastic bag
- Toilet seat
- Zip tie
- Fanny pack
- Buckle
- Dryer sheet
- Suitcase
- Rubber band
- Stroller
- Shoulder strap
- Legs
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary
- Answer key
- Discussion 1
- Video 1
- Discussion 2
- Video 2
- Speaking
- Practice 1
- Practice 2
- Questions
- Storytelling
- Homework
Lead-in
This B1 ESL lesson for intermediate students focuses on creative travel hacks. It starts with five engaging questions, each paired with images, to help students think about how they can keep their hotel room secure while sleeping, protect their belongings, and keep their clothes smelling fresh. The lesson also explores other practical travel tips to improve their travel experiences.
Vocabulary, Answer key
On the next page, students will see 20 pictures and be asked to name the common everyday items featured in this lesson. While some items will be easy to identify, others might require your assistance. The answer key is provided on the following page.
Discussion, Video
The discussion page presents a mix of different everyday items featured in the video, and students are asked to guess how these items can be combined for a safer travel experience. After brainstorming, they will watch a one-minute video once or twice to learn the safety tips. Then, they will return to the previous page to summarize what they learned. Students will repeat this process for the second discussion and video pages.
Practice
The practice activities include nine words with incorrect definitions for each. Students must carefully read the definitions, identify what’s wrong with each one, and either fix or rewrite them. Following this, students will work on unscrambling nine sentences, with the words mixed up. They need to read the sentences carefully and put them in the correct order.
Questions
The page with questions includes seven conversational prompts about travel, making it a great addition to your ESL lesson. Topics include how to keep your passport safe, ways to protect your money while traveling, whether anyone has ever lost something important on a trip, how to keep your phone secure, what to do if luggage is lost, and the benefits of travel insurance. This optional page is perfect for extending your lesson and encouraging deeper discussion.
Storytelling
The storytelling page includes all the words from this lesson and five topic options. Students choose a topic from the list and begin telling a story by reading a sentence that includes one of the words. The next student continues the story by using another word, and so on, until all the words have been used. It’s a great conversation activity and always a fun way to engage students in class.
Homework
The final page features homework with another video from the same TikTok account, offering more tips for safe travel. Students need to watch the video carefully, write down 10 items shown, and explain how these items can be combined and used together for creative and safe travel experiences.
