Holiday plans
Piani per le vacanze
- 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.
- Expressing cause and purpose
Explore practical Italian phrases for discussing holiday plans, including key verbs like andare (to go), visitare (to visit), comprare (to buy), and fare (to do). This lesson covers travel preferences, destinations, and useful vocabulary for planning your vacation.
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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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La crociera
The cruise
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Andare in vacanza
To go on holiday
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La guida turistica
The tour guide
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La spiaggia
The beach
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L'isola
The island
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- 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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Sto andando in Italia per un viaggio in città. I am going to Italy for a city trip. |
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Sto andando in campeggio con la mia famiglia in montagna. I am going camping with my family in the mountains. |
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Viaggerò in treno invece di prendere l'aereo. I will travel by train instead of taking the plane. |
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Vado a Maiorca per visitare i musei. I am going to Mallorca to visit museums. |
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Stiamo portando il camper in un viaggio di famiglia. We’re taking the motorhome on a family journey. |
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Sto viaggiando in giro per il mondo per sei mesi. I’m travelling around the world for six months. |
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Andiamo in un villaggio turistico sulla spiaggia in Tunisia. We are going to a beach resort in Tunisia. |
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Andrò in crociera a maggio. 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. Quest'anno ______ in vacanza al mare perché vogliamo rilassarci.
(This year we ______ on holiday to the sea because we want to relax.)2. Abbiamo ______ i biglietti per partire venerdì.
(We have ______ the tickets to leave on Friday.)3. Ho fatto la valigia per ______ al viaggio.
(I packed the suitcase to ______ for the trip.)4. Non sono potuto venire a Roma a causa del volo ______.
(I couldn't come to Rome because of the flight ______.)Exercise 5: Holiday Plans
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Decidere - Decidere
Passato prossimo
- io ho deciso
- tu hai deciso
- lui/lei ha deciso
- noi abbiamo deciso
- voi avete deciso
- loro hanno deciso
Comprare - Comprare
Passato prossimo
- io ho comprato
- tu hai comprato
- lui/lei ha comprato
- noi abbiamo comprato
- voi avete comprato
- loro hanno comprato
Volere - Volere
Presente
- io voglio
- tu vuoi
- lui/lei vuole
- noi vogliamo
- voi volete
- loro vogliono
Fare - Fare
Passato prossimo
- io ho fatto
- tu hai fatto
- lui/lei ha fatto
- noi abbiamo fatto
- voi avete fatto
- loro hanno fatto
Partire - Partire
Passato prossimo
- io sono partito/a
- tu sei partito/a
- lui/lei è partito/a
- noi siamo partiti/e
- voi siete partiti/e
- loro sono partiti/e
Visitare - Visitare
Passato prossimo
- io ho visitato
- tu hai visitato
- lui/lei ha visitato
- noi abbiamo visitato
- voi avete visitato
- loro hanno visitato
Exercise 6: Esprimere causa e proposito
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Expressing cause and purpose
Show translation Show answersperché, per, a causa
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Lesson Overview: Planning Your Holiday in Italian
This lesson focuses on expressing holiday plans using Italian, ideal for A2 learners who want to communicate about vacations, transportation, and destinations confidently.
Key Learning Points
- Expressions of cause and purpose: Learn how to explain reasons for your holiday choices, e.g., "Quest'anno andiamo in vacanza in Toscana perché vogliamo visitare le colline e il mare."
- Talking about summer vacation plans: Practice dialogues about types of holidays, activities like snorkeling or hiking, and deciding destinations.
- Discussing transportation options: Compare different means such as airplane, train, and car, and express preferences.
- Suggester popular Italian holiday destinations: Become familiar with famous places like the Amalfi Coast and Venice, and typical activities there.
- Verb conjugations in the present tense: Key verbs like andare (to go), comprare (to buy), fare (to do/make), visitare (to visit), usare (to use), and guardare (to look/watch) are covered to help form complete sentences about travel plans.
Example Vocabulary and Expressions
- Vacanza al mare: seaside vacation
- Snorkeling: snorkeling activities
- Camminare: to walk/hike
- Prendere il treno/l'autobus: to take the train/bus
- Biglietto aereo: plane ticket
- Fare la valigia: to pack the suitcase
- Risparmiare: to save (time, money)
- Godersi il paesaggio: to enjoy the scenery
Important Notes on Language Use
In Italian, expressing cause or reason often uses perché, similar to "because" in English, but it is placed differently in sentence structures. For example, "...in vacanza in Toscana perché vogliamo visitare..." follows the main clause, whereas in English the clause order can be more flexible.
The verb forms are essential here: note the present tense conjugations matching the subject, such as andiamo (we go), compro (I buy), and fa (he/she does/makes). This helps build accurate and natural sentences about plans and activities.
Useful phrases include:
- Sto pensando a... - I'm thinking about...
- Mi piacerebbe fare... - I would like to do...
- Preferisco il treno perché... - I prefer the train because...
- Hai già deciso...? - Have you already decided...?
Summary
This lesson equips learners to discuss holiday plans in various contexts, understand and use expressions of purpose and cause, and use present tense verbs essential for daily travel conversations. It combines vocabulary, typical dialogue scenarios, and verb practice to build confidence in planning and talking about vacations in Italian.
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