Have you ever felt the feeling of wanderlust? In this lesson, students will discuss traveling, different types of vacations, and their plans. This lesson features a video of a married couple who is looking for a nanny to fly around the world and travel with them. Students will learn and practice the future simple tense and “be going to”. They will also discuss phrases used to present advantages and disadvantages and vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Learners will review the future simple tense and "be going to" for expressing future plans, decisions, and intentions. The distinction between spontaneous decisions (future simple) and planned actions ("be going to") will be emphasized through examples and exercises.

Listening: Through a video about a family seeking a travel nanny, students will practice understanding details about travel plans, job responsibilities, and qualifications. They will identify key points and specific information regarding the family's itinerary and the nanny's expected duties.

Speaking: Students will discuss their opinions on traveling and working as a travel nanny, including the advantages and disadvantages of such a lifestyle. They will use the future simple tense and "be going to" to talk about hypothetical travel plans and job opportunities.

Vocabulary: The lesson introduces vocabulary related to travel, jobs, and family life, such as "itinerary," "homeschooling," "lodgings," and "accreditation." Students will learn to use these terms in context, discussing travel experiences and job descriptions.

Homework: Assignments include creating a travel plan using "be going to" and the future simple tense, writing a job advertisement for a unique travel-related position, and discussing the pros and cons of taking a gap year or working abroad. Exercises will reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and the ability to express future intentions and plans.

Video

Did you catch the travel bug? The US, Spain, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, and more! Have you ever wanted to go to countries in Asia or Scandinavia? Watch as this family flies around the world with their future travel nanny!