Welcome to english(dot)works A1 Level 3 Learning Activity 2 Traveling around the world Platform learning time: 20 hours Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013.
Welcome again, dear apprentices! My name is Steve and I m going to guide you through this learning activity, in which you are going to learn how to talk about trips and travel experiences taking into account schedules and probabilities, and under the basis of proper time and place representations. Let s have fun in Let s have fun in this new adventure trip. Hurry up! Communicative Result 1 My first trip abroad Material source: How to plan a trip Task 1: Learning about the Inca Empire Task 2: Planning a trip abroad Task 3: A dream vacation Task 4: The trips and adventures of a famous explorer Task 5: Talking about vacation plans with my e-classmate Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 2 /21
Task 6: Let s challenge our grammatical and lexical knowledge Do you know how to plan a trip? You are planning a trip, but you don t know where to start? Read the following magazine article about how to plan a trip. Then, do the exercises about the text. How to plan a trip Planning a trip is something that can be done spontaneously. The purpose of a trip may change according to different circumstances. Sometimes, you travel for fun and adventure, and sometimes you do it for work and business. Here, we are going to give you some tips you can take into account when planning a trip: 1. Choose a location: do some research on the internet and discuss the location with the relatives or friends you are going to travel with. Take a look at photos, posters, videos, etc., that may give you an idea about the different possibilities you have. Ask other people who have travelled there, if possible, for useful advice. Keep in mind weather conditions, activities to do, culture, language and currency. 2. Make a schedule: take into account transportation, free time activities and the time the trip is going to take. Remember that activities vary according to specific times of the day. Make a list of places of interest you want to visit, including restaurants and museums. Do not forget to allocate enough time for each activity, because something unexpected may happen. 3. Make a packing checklist: it is important to consider what you are going to take in your bag before you leave. Take into account aspects such as transportation, weather, how long the trip is, the kind of clothes you will need, medications, snacks, electronic devices, toiletries, books, travel guides, dictionaries, maps and identification documents. 4. Set a budget: the resources you will need to afford your expenses are very important. The aspects you have to consider are plane tickets; hotel accommodation, transportation during the trip, tourism expenses, gifts and other expenses. Remember that if you book ahead, you can save some money. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 3 /21
Now, answer the following questions about the text: 1. When choosing a location for a trip it is recommended to: A. Choose a place by pointing your finger randomly at a map. B. Take the first flight in the morning without considering where you are going. C.To do some research on the internet and discuss the location with trip partners. 2. According to the text, some general tips for planning a trip are: A. Choose a budget, buy tickets online, book a hotel and rent a car. B. Choose a location, make a schedule, make a packing checklist and set a budget. C. Choose a location, make a budget, make a packing checklist and make a savings plan. 3. When making a schedule, remember that activities vary according to specific times of the day. True False 4. The verb afford, in the sentence the resources you will need to afford your expenses are very important, may be replaced by: A. Pay B. Distribute C. Allocate 5. When making a schedule it is not necessary to create a list of places of interest to visit, since the best idea is to go sightseeing as you wish. True False Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 4 /21
Task 1: Learning about the Inca Empire Your first task is to watch and listen to some videos about Peru. Then, download and complete the associated worksheet, and send it through the corresponding link to the evidences folder within the platform. Do not forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your listening comprehension skills. Let s get busy! Click on the links below to study some support material: Introductory video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax30dndlkoa Video material http://www.eslwriting.org/4612/esl-listening-machu-picchu/ Worksheet http://www.eslwriting.org/wp-content/machu-picchu-video.pdf Learning about the Inca Empire Checklist Task 2: Planning a trip abroad You were invited to spend your vacation in Peru and you need to plan your trip. Based on the materials below and the materials from the previous task, write a packing list, a schedule and a budget for your trip. After completing the task, send it through the corresponding link to the evidences folder within the platform. Take into account the checklist with the criteria to assess your writing abilities. Have a nice trip! Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 5 /21
Click on the links below to study some support material: Future forms http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/simplefuture.html Sightseeing vocabulary 1 http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/ travelenglish/english-for-sightseeing-new2.html Sightseeing vocabulary 2 http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/ travelenglish/english-for-sightseeing-new3.html How to plan a trip 1 http://www.wikihow.com/plan-a-trip How to plan a trip 2 http://www.dollartimes.com/download-and-print/files/ travel-budget-worksheet-by-dollartimes.pdf Modals and adverbs of probability http://www.examenglish.com/ grammar/b1_may_might.htm Planning a trip abroad Checklist Task 3: A dream vacation When we want to go on vacation, we sometimes ask our friends for advice on where to go. Imagine you have a friend who needs to make a decision about where to spend his/her vacation, so he asks you to give him / her advice about a tourist location. Create a presentation about an ideal place for vacation, highlighting interest places, activities and cultural issues. Schedule an interview with your tutor to talk about your product. The interaction tool for the interview is established by the tutor. Remember to take into account the materials below. Do not forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your performance. Enjoy your vacation! Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 6 /21
Click on the links below to study some support material: Travel destinations http://www.elllo.org/english/games/g069-travel.htm Conditionals 1 http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-conditional_5. htm Conditionals 2 http://elt.oup.com/student/solutions1stedition/preint_unit_ page/unit6/grammar/exercise2?cc=us&sellanguage=en Conditionals 3 http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-conditional_2. htm Conditionals 4 http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/first-conditionalexercise-1.html Planning a trip abroad Checklist Task 4: A famous explorer adventures How much do you know about famous explorers? Do you know any of them? What can you tell us about their trips and adventures? Your task now is to read an article about the life of a famous explorer by clicking on the link named The life of a famous explorer. Then, complete the proposed activities and send them through the corresponding link to the evidences folder within the platform. Do not forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your reading abilities. Let s go ahead! Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 7 /21
Click on the links below to study some support material: The life of a famous explorer http://www.abcteach.com/free/r/rc_ biography_marcopolo_upperelem.pdf The present perfect http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/grammarreference/present-perfect A famous explorer adventures Checklist Task 5: Sharing my vacation plans Have you already planned your next vacation? Where are you going? Who are you going with? Your last task is to schedule an interview with an e-classmate about your plans for your next vacation. To do so, first take a look at the support material, get together with your e-classmate and record an interview: ask and answer questions about the locations you want to go to, the places of interest you want to visit and the activities you want to do. Then, upload your video into a webpage like YouTube or Vimeo and send the link to your instructor through the evidences folder within the platform. Do not forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your speaking abilities. Let s continue! Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 8 /21
Click on the links below to study some support material: Vacations video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=cejajafvwko Travel vocabulary http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-travel.htm Hotel vocabulary http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-hotel.htm Talking about vacation plans with my e-classmate Checklist Task 6: Knowledge test 3.2.1 Dear apprentices, We are about to finish this first part, It s time to take a test to review some basic grammatical and lexical items, and to improve the English language abilities you have worked on up to this first part. To complete this task, go to the Tests & Exams section in the platform and take the Knowledge test 3.2.1. to assess your knowledge about the following topics: modals and adverbs for probabilities; transportation; present perfect; present, past and future integrated; zero and first conditional. Good luck! Knowledge test 3.2.1 Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 9 /21
Dear apprentices, We are halfway through this learning activity. Up to this point, you can: Ask and answer questions (in oral and written form) about travel experiences taking into account time, place and personal perception details Present tourist and business trip experiences in relation to specific times, places and personal perceptions Identifying times, places and personal perceptions under the basis of proper listening techniques Communicative Result 2 Material source: World traveler Task 1: Writing about a memorable trip Task 2: Sharing your travel experiences Task 3: Top travel destinations post Task 4: Traveler questionnaire Task 5: Have you been busy these days? Task 6: Test your knowledge Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 10 /21
Lifetime travel experiences Material Source: World Traveler Watch and listen to the following conversation between Bob and his teenage daughter, Annie. Bob will talk about some of his most memorable travel experiences as both of them look at an old Photo Album. Be ready to answer some questions after listening to the dialogue. Bob: Home, sweet home! Annie: Hi, Dad! You are coming home earlier than expected. How was your trip to Peru? Tell me all the details! Bob: Hi, sweetie! The trip was very fun and exciting, but I m completely exhausted. I bought a lot of nice souvenirs for you and your mom. I will show you later. Bob: How was school today? Interesting? Boring? Any assignments to do? Annie: It was fine, dad. Mrs. Johnson, our Social Studies teacher, asked us to write a report on our last vacation. I have been looking for some pictures of our last trip to the Amazon since I got home from school. I want to write about it. Bob: Let s look for some pictures then. That trip was such an unforgettable experience that If we have the chance to go back there this year, we certainly will. Annie: That sounds great! I hope we can go back there soon! Annie: This is awesome, dad! You have amazing pictures of all your trips. I didn t know you had been in so many places. Bob: Sweetie, I have been to almost every continent in the world. My job as a training manager requires me to train people all over the world. That is why the company I work for usually sends me over to different places in order to train managers. I really enjoy this job because I can go anywhere, make a lot of friends and explore different cultures. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 11 /21
Bob: Look! This picture was taken at the pyramids, in Egypt. I must confess that I had never ridden a camel before, I was scared to death, but I rode that animal without hurting myself. It was a very exciting experience. Annie: That s cool, dad. I m really surprised! Annie: I have read about those pyramids in my Social Studies class. They look marvelous. Where else have you been, dad? Bob: I have been to a lot of places such as Italy, Japan, and Russia among others. Venice, in Italy is a beautiful destination. If one goes there during the spring, one can enjoy the Venice Carnival and its wonderful events. Annie: Look at this picture! You looked very funny in that outfit, dad. Where did you take this picture? Bob: That was in Africa during a safari trip three years ago. Africa s landscapes are incredible; I had never seen a place like that before. The weather is nice, the locals are very friendly and kind, and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I really loved it. Bob: I m going to India next week and I m staying there for five days. I have never been to India before so It s going to be a memorable trip for sure. Annie: Can you take me with you in your next trip, dad? Please, please, please. I have never been abroad. Bob: If you get a good mark on your report, I will take you with me sweetie. We could have a great time together in India. Annie: Thanks, dad! This is going to be the best report ever. Let s get busy! Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 12 /21
Lifetime travel experiences Comprehension questions A. Based on the dialogue you just watched answer the following questions. Choose the best option for each question. 1. Where was Bob before coming home? a. He was in a meeting with his boss. b. He was on a trip to Peru. c. He was at the supermarket buying some groceries. d. He was at a restaurant having lunch with some friends 2. What does Annie have to do for her Social Studies class? a. She has to do some research about The Amazon b. She has to write an essay about her hobbies c. She has to write a report on her last vacation. d. She has to make a poster about her favorite writer. 3. Why Bob travels so frequently? a.he has friends all over the world. b. He likes to get to know new cultures from different countries. c. He goes to different countries to practice extreme sports. d. He works training people all over the world. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 13 /21
4. How did Bob feel about his trip to Africa? a. Pleased b. Disappointed c. Frustrated d. Unsatisfied 5. How long will Bob stay in India? a. 2 days b. Two weeks c. 5 days d. A month Task 1 A memorable trip report Now, it is time for you to share your travel experiences; to do so, explore the materials below and write an article about your most memorable trip including details about weather, destination, transportation, local people, accommodation, the activities you did and your general impression of it. Take into account the Guiding questions and don t forget to add some nice pictures of your destination. After completing your task, send your paper to your instructor through the corresponding link in the evidences folder within the Platform. Remember to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your reading and writing abilities. Let s get started! Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 14 /21
Click on the links below to study some support materials: Travel experiences 1 http://voices.yahoo.com/my-best-travelexperience-5080613.html?cat=16 Travel experiences 2 http://tradingplacesglobal.wordpress.com/2012/07/10/ my-top-12-lifetime-travel-experiences/ Simple past http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/simplepast.html Adjectives: -ed and -ing endings 1 http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ grammar-reference/adjectives-ending-ed-and-%e2%80%93ing Adjectives: -ed and -ing endings 2 http://www.better-english.com/grammar/ adjing.htm Adjectives: -ed and -ing endings 3 http://www.englishexercises.org/ makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2255 A memorable trip report Checklist Task 2: Unforgettable memories Bringing back old memories from our travel experiences can be an interesting and amusing topic for a conversation between friends, co-workers or family members. Get together with a classmate to prepare and record a conversation where you both talk about your travel experiences in or outside the country. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 15 /21
Take turns to ask and answer questions, participating equally. Prepare the audio file, upload it into a webpage like YouTube or Vimeo and send the link to your instructor through the corresponding section in the evidences folder within the platform. Don t forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your speaking abilities. Do your best! Click on the links below to study some support materials: Video- Travel Experience: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gztqurak5y Simple past / Present perfect 1 http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/ presentperfect.html Simple past / Present perfect 2 http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs5. htm Traveling in South America http://www.elllo.org/english3/0851/t866-jeff-lima. htm Pronounciation: -ed endings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsfhca0yidm Unforgettable memories Checklist Task 3: Top travel destinations post Nowadays, it is very common to find on the internet many travel-sharing websites where people can post their reviews, comments or travel tips. In this websites we can find information related to our destinations such as accommodation or entertainment activities. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 16 /21
Your task is to explore the materials below, choose a destination you have already visited and write a short review to post in a travel-sharing website. Participate in your class forum by posting your review and commenting on other classmates reviews. Don t forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your performance and writing abilities. Enjoy your trip! Click on the links below to study some support materials: Old Bogotá http://www.tripadvisor.com.ar/showuserreviews-g294074- d550644-r154969359-old_bogota_la_candelaria-bogota.html#reviews Expressing opinions http://www.vocabulary.cl/lists/opinions.htm Adjectives for places 1 http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/ viewgame.asp?id=7711 Adjectives for places 2 http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/aspects/assets/abm33/ places.htm Top travel destinations post Checklist Task 4: Traveler questionnaire Have you ever been abroad? Have you ever travelled on a boat? How many places in Colombia have you visited? Have you ever had a difficult situation when travelling? Let s find out if you are a trip lover or a kind of stay-at-home person when it comes to planning a vacation. It is time to put into practice all you have learned so far. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 17 /21
Your task is to schedule a session using the established means to participate in an oral interview with your instructor about your travel experiences and preferences. Click on the link below and prepare your answers to the questions presented in the questionnaire, including as many details as possible. Don t forget to download the checklist with the assessment criteria for this task. Good luck! Click on the link below to study a support material: Traveler questionnaire http://teach-this.com/holidays_and_travel/holiday%20 Conversation%20Questions.pdf Traveler questionnaire Checklist Task 5: I deserve that trip An NGO has been organizing a Citizen of the year contest and wants to reward a good citizen with a trip to Paris in France. They will pay for all the expenses but you need first to justify why you deserve to go on that trip. Record a video of you explaining to the NGO why you think you deserve to go to France. Include as many details as possible about all the activities you have been doing or working on lately to help your community. Upload your video into a website like YouTube or Vimeo and send the link to your instructor through the evidences folder in the platform. Don t forget to download the checklist with the criteria to assess your speaking abilities. Hurry up! France is a great destination and there are many people competing for that chance to go there. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 18 /21
Click on the links below to study some support materials: Present perfect / Present perfect continuous 1 http://www.englishpage.com/ verbpage/verbs7.htm Present perfect / Present perfect continuous 2 http://www.englishpage.com/ verbpage/presentperfectcontinuous.html Present perfect / Present perfect continuous 3 http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=edmbr_4ojvu Present perfect / Present perfect continuous 4 http://www.englishpage.com/ verbpage/verbs8.htm I deserve that trip Video Checklist Task 6: Knowledge test 3.2.2 Very well done, dear apprentice! Now that you have gone through the whole activity, it s time to check your understanding of all the contents you have learned up to this point. To carry out this task, go to the Tests & Exams section in the Blackboard platform and take the Knowledge test 3.2.2 to assess your knowledge about the following topics: tense integration, present perfect and present perfect continuous, past perfect and adjectives for expressing personal perceptions, and hotel and traveling expressions. Knowledge test 3.2.2. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 19 /21
Well done, dear apprentices! You have completed this learning activity. Up to this point, you can: Ask and answer questions (in oral and written form) about travel experiences taking into account time, place and personal perception details Present tourist and business trip experiences in relation to specific times, places and personal perceptions Identify times, places and personal perceptions under the basis of proper listening techniques Further Material Check the information of the following external links, which can help you to reinforce the contents of this activity: Listening: In the following link, you can find a set of podcasts and activities from the British Council to practice elementary listening skills: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil. org/en/elementary-podcasts Grammar: In the following link, you can find a quick grammar reference from the British Council, with brief explanations on common topics and interactive activities: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/quick-grammar Vocabulary: In the following link, you can find an elementary vocabulary exam from Cambridge University: http://www.cambridge.org/other_files/flash_apps/ inuse/evuelementarytest/evuelementaryindex.htm Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 20 /21
In the following link, you can find elementary vocabulary exercises from Oxford University Press: http://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/ elementary/b_vocabulary/?cc=global&sellanguage=en Pronunciation: In the following link, you can find elementary pronunciation exercises from Oxford University Press: http://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/ elementary/c_pronunciation/?cc=global&sellanguage=en Further Material Check the information of the following external links, which can help you to reinforce the contents of this activity: Listening: In the following link, you can find a set of podcasts and activities from the British Council to practice elementary listening skills: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil. org/en/elementary-podcasts Grammar: In the following link, you can find a quick grammar reference from the British Council, with brief explanations on common topics and interactive activities: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/quick-grammar Vocabulary: In the following link, you can find an elementary vocabulary exam from Cambridge University: http://www.cambridge.org/other_files/flash_apps/ inuse/evuelementarytest/evuelementaryindex.htm Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA. Reservados todos los derechos 2013. 21 /21