Functional Language Lessons with Tasks

Off2Class has released bright, colorful vacation-themed functional language lessons to get your students talking.

Our newest category: Functional Language lessons contain no explicit grammar and focus on language in context which leads to tasks to promote the target language.
Our first five lessons in the series will help students to talk about vacation time and travel, with bright images, short reading texts and fun role plays.
The lesson can be used on a stand-alone basis, though they also follow a logical progression… so we think they’re perfect to look at before your students head out on vacation.
FL101 – On-Vacation-Planning-Your-Destination
What kind of place to do like to travel to for a vacation? What activities do you like to do there? Do you like to stay in a busy city or somewhere quiet and remote?

FL102 – On-Vacation-Booking-Accommodation-And-Transport   
Here we look at those questions you need to know to secure a place to stay… and how to get there? What facilities and services do you expect at the hotel? How are you planning to arrive at your destination? What do I need to know to making a booking?
FL103 – On-Vacation-Before-You-Leave-Home
Every vacation needs a little forethought. Do you need a vaccination? Do you need to apply for a visa before you arrive? Do you need to take any special medication with you? What should you know about your destination before arriving… and who will look after your pet while you’re absent?

FL104 – On-Vacation-At-The-Airport
There are plenty of things to do at the airport. At which counter do you check in? What do you do at Passport Control? What can and can’t you take on a plane? And what about after landing? What do you do at Customs?
FL105 – On-Vacation-At-The-Bus-Or-Train-Station
Of course, we don’t always travel by plane. Where can you buy tickets? How can I read the timetable? Is this an express service? Where do I store my luggage? And if you have to wait for a connecting service, what can you do to kill the time?

These five Functional Language lessons are a good start to promote authentic speech. As a teacher, you’ll need to be ready to do quite a few role plays, from Travel Agent to Passport Control Officer and from working at the Hotel’s Reception Desk to the Train Station Ticket Booth!

We hope that you and your students enjoy our vacation-themed functional language lessons. Let us know what areas of functional language you’d like to see covered next!