This conversational ESL lesson focuses on the issue of overtourism, inspired by a video about Barcelona where thousands of residents join protests against tourists. Students will have the opportunity to learn vocabulary related to tourism, watch the video, discuss its content, answer questions, explore comments, and talk about the overtourism problem and potential solutions.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Video Length | Lesson Time |
| Regular Lesson | B2 / Upper-Intermediate | 10 words | 3:22 min | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- Protest
- Destination
- Iconic sites
- Resident
- Short-term rental
- Tourist tax
- Infrastructure
- Restrict
- Promote
- Charge
Contents
- Lead-in
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Video
- Questions
- Comments
- Case study
- Vocabulary game
- Extra words
Lead-in, Reading
This ESL lesson about overtourism starts with a lead-in section, where students will examine three pictures of different cities. They will identify the cities, discuss why these destinations are popular with tourists, and explore both the positive and negative impacts of tourism on these locations. Students will then read a short introduction explaining what overtourism is, along with several problems associated with it. Following this, they will discuss questions about their personal experiences, such as whether they have ever visited crowded places, how overtourism affects local culture, and their thoughts on visiting less popular tourist spots.
Vocabulary, Video
This ESL lesson centers around a news episode about protests in Barcelona, where thousands of residents joined demonstrations against tourism. Students will learn 10 key vocabulary words from the video and match them with their definitions. Afterward, they will watch the video and discuss its content.
Questions, Comments
In the next section, students will answer questions based on the video about the anti-tourism protests in Barcelona. After discussing these questions, they will review and discuss comments posted on the video, sharing their own opinions and expressing agreement or disagreement with the viewpoints presented.
Case Study, Vocabulary Game
Finally, students will engage in a case study to analyze how Italy, Portugal, and Thailand have managed overtourism and evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies. They will discuss overtourism issues in these countries and propose their solutions as if they were government officials. To wrap up, students will review vocabulary from the lesson with a game. Additionally, there will be an extra slide for exploring more tourism-related words, finding their meanings online, and providing real-life examples.
This B2 ESL lesson plan about overtourism is available in Light, Dark, and A4 printable formats, making it versatile for any teaching environment. Designed to explore the impact of tourism on popular destinations, this engaging lesson includes activities that encourage students to discuss their travel experiences, broaden their tourism-related vocabulary, and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the challenges and solutions related to overtourism. It’s an ideal choice for English learners who want to enhance their language skills while delving into global travel issues.
