Materials
Main Aims
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To provide accuracy speaking practice in Discussing the different ways of thinking between men and women in the context of Getting travel information
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide accuracy speaking practice in a prononciation of the words they may not be famillair with in the context of travel planning
Procedure (45-60 minutes)
Ask the students what's the job of a travel agent, and if they have ever used one. Gather some answers. Ask the students to discuss in pairs other possible travel planning services. Conduct FB by asking some of the ss to talk about do they prefer seeking travel agent services, or online booking.
- Allow the students 5 min to work in pairs and describe the content of the photos and talk about the difference between the two services. ICQ: Are you going to work alone? No Do you have 5 min to work? Yes Then take 10 min to compare and discuss their answers to the entire class. Conduct a whole class feed back.
Divide the class into pairs, and ask them to make a list of advantages/disadvantages. (Draw a list on the board to illustrate how they should work on this exercise). Give 3-4 min of work, then ask for a feedback. Get the students to peer check and compare their answers
Divide your class into mixed gender groups and ask them to discuss and debate their ideas. Make sure that all the students are participating and everyone of them feels included in their group. Try not to talk much, and provide help only when it's necessary. Give students 5 min to talk and 5 min to express their feedback. Address the entire class and encourage them to work individually on the last exercise. Elicit feedback to know how each one of your students think. ICQ: Are you going to answer in group? No. Do you have to talk about your own experience? Yes.
Finish the class with delayed error-corrections if necessary