Holiday plans
Planes de vacaciones
- Describe different types of holidays and activities.
- Discuss the modes of transportation used to reach your travel destination
- Know common holiday destinations in your guest country.
- The prepositions "Por" and "Para"
Learn how to plan holidays and use the Spanish prepositions "por" and "para" through realistic dialogues, verb exercises, and a mini story. This lesson helps Spanish learners practice common travel vocabulary and correct verb conjugations in the pretérito perfecto tense, focusing on discussing travel arrangements and durations. Perfect for A2 level students aiming to communicate holiday plans naturally and confidently.
Listening & reading materials
Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.
A2.1.2 Cultura
Viajar a las Islas Baleares: Mallorca e Ibiza
Travel to the Balearic Islands: Mallorca and Ibiza
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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El destino
The destination
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Relajado
Relaxed
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El mar
The sea
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Tener planes
To have plans
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El vuelo
The flight
Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- What holiday type do you see in each picture? (What holiday type do you see in each picture?)
- What transportation are you going to use to travel and why? (What transportation are you going to use to travel and why? )
- How long will your next holiday be? (How long will your next holiday be?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Voy a Italia de viaje urbano. I am going to Italy for a city trip. |
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Voy a ir de camping con mi familia a la montaña. I am going camping with my family in the mountains. |
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Viajaré en tren en lugar de tomar el avión. I will travel by train instead of taking the plane. |
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Voy a Mallorca a visitar museos. I am going to Mallorca to visit museums. |
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Vamos a llevar la autocaravana en un viaje familiar. We’re taking the motorhome on a family journey. |
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Voy a viajar por todo el mundo durante seis meses. I’m travelling around the world for six months. |
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Vamos a un resort de playa en Túnez. We are going to a beach resort in Tunisia. |
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Voy a hacer un crucero en mayo. I am going on a cruise in May. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Yo ______ nuestras vacaciones para visitar la isla y la playa.
(I ______ our vacation to visit the island and the beach.)2. Nosotros ______ un billete de avión por Internet para llegar directo al destino.
(We ______ a plane ticket online to arrive directly at the destination.)3. El guía turístico ______ que la excursión dura dos horas y media.
(The tour guide ______ that the excursion lasts two and a half hours.)4. Los turistas ______ todo para irse de vacaciones a la playa mañana.
(The tourists ______ everything to go on vacation to the beach tomorrow.)Exercise 5: Vacation Plans
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Decidir - Decidir
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he decidido
- tú has decidido
- él/ella/usted ha decidido
- nosotros/nosotras hemos decidido
- vosotros/vosotras habéis decidido
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han decidido
Planear - Planear
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he planeado
- tú has planeado
- él/ella/usted ha planeado
- nosotros/nosotras hemos planeado
- vosotros/vosotras habéis planeado
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han planeado
Comprar - Comprar
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he comprado
- tú has comprado
- él/ella/usted ha comprado
- nosotros/nosotras hemos comprado
- vosotros/vosotras habéis comprado
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han comprado
Preparar - Preparar
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he preparado
- tú has preparado
- él/ella/usted ha preparado
- nosotros/nosotras hemos preparado
- vosotros/vosotras habéis preparado
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han preparado
Decir - Decir
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he dicho
- tú has dicho
- él/ella/usted ha dicho
- nosotros/nosotras hemos dicho
- vosotros/vosotras habéis dicho
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han dicho
Exercise 6: Las preposiciones "Por" y "Para"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The prepositions "Por" and "Para"
Show translation Show answerspor, para
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
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Pretérito perfecto
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) he dicho | I have said |
| (tú) has dicho | You have said |
| (él/ella) ha dicho | he/she has said |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hemos dicho | we have said |
| (vosotros/vosotras) habéis dicho | You have said |
| (ellos/ellas) han dicho | they have said |
Planear to plan Share Copied!
Pretérito perfecto
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) he planeado | I have planned |
| (tú) has planeado | You have planned |
| (él/ella) ha planeado | he/she has planned |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hemos planeado | we have planned |
| (vosotros/vosotras) habéis planeado | You have planned |
| (ellos/ellas) han planeado | they have planned |
Preparar to prepare Share Copied!
Pretérito perfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) he preparado | I have prepared |
| (tú) has preparado | You have prepared |
| (él/ella) ha preparado | he/she has prepared |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hemos preparado | we have prepared |
| (vosotros/vosotras) habéis preparado | You have prepared |
| (ellos/ellas) han preparado | They have prepared |
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Holiday Plans: Learning Spanish Through Travel and Prepositions
This lesson focuses on practical conversation skills relating to planning holidays in Spanish, with an emphasis on using the prepositions "por" and "para". These prepositions are essential for expressing motives, destinations, duration, and purpose, especially when talking about travel plans.
Key Content Overview
You will explore dialogues that simulate real-life situations such as discussing summer vacation plans, interacting at a travel agency, and asking questions at a bus station. These dialogues incorporate useful phrases like "Voy a ir por primera vez a Galicia para conocer la costa" and "He reservado un vuelo para Santiago y luego un autobús por la región," providing context for how "por" and "para" function in natural speech.
Verb Practice and Mini Story
The lesson includes multiple-choice exercises focusing on verb conjugations in the pretérito perfecto tense, perfect for describing recent actions related to holiday preparations, such as he planeado (I have planned) and hemos reservado (we have booked). Additionally, a mini story titled "Planes de vacaciones" reinforces these verbs in context, helping learners see how they fit into everyday conversations about trips.
Grammar Highlight: "Por" vs. "Para"
A central grammar point presented here is the distinction between "por" and "para." For example, "por la región" indicates movement through or via, while "para conocer" expresses purpose. Understanding these differences is key to conveying precise meanings in Spanish.
Practical Application
By practicing role-plays in various situations—from booking trips to buying tickets—you develop confidence using travel vocabulary and structures. This interactive approach prepares you for real-world Spanish communication, enhancing your ability to plan holidays and talk about travel effectively.
Cultural and Linguistic Notes
In Spanish, prepositions often differ in usage compared to English. For instance, "viajar por" means travelling through or by means of something, while "para" relates to a destination or goal, similar to "for" or "to" in English but with nuanced differences. Phrases like "Voy a ir por primera vez" (I’m going for the first time) and "Voy para dos semanas" (I’m going for two weeks) illustrate these subtleties. Recognizing these patterns will improve your accuracy in both writing and speech.
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