Holiday coversation

February 19, 2026 · Jumayev Komil

B1 Holiday Conversation Worksheet (Printable)

B1 Holiday Conversation Worksheet

Focus: vocabulary + speaking patterns

Academic • Modern

HOLIDAY CONVERSATION (B1)

Write clearly. Speak in full sentences.

30–40 minutes

Name

Date

Part 1 – Warm-up questions

1) Do you prefer beach holidays or city holidays? Why?

2) What was your last holiday like?

3) What is your dream destination? Why?

Part 2 – Vocabulary practice

A) Match the words (1–5) with definitions (a–e)

Write the letter next to each word.

1) itinerary ____
2) breathtaking ____
3) resort ____
4) souvenirs ____
5) backpacking ____

Definitions

a) Very exciting or beautiful
b) A plan of your trip
c) Small gifts you buy on holiday
d) A place where people go to relax
e) Traveling with a backpack

B) Complete the sentences using the words

unforgettable – crowded – explore – local cuisine – relaxing

1) The beach was very __________ in summer.
2) We decided to __________ the old town.
3) I really enjoyed the __________. The food was delicious.
4) It was the most __________ trip of my life.
5) After a stressful year, I needed a __________ holiday.

Part 3 – Speaking patterns

Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1) Last summer, I went to ____________.

2) One thing I really enjoyed was ____________.

3) The most memorable part was ____________.

4) What impressed me most was ____________.

5) If I had a chance, I would ____________.

Part 4 – Role-play: Holiday interview

Student A = Travel blogger • Student B = Tourist
Ask and answer: What surprised you? / Did anything go wrong? / What local food did you try? / Was it worth the money? / Would you go back?

Notes:

Part 5 – Speaking task: Convince your friend

Choose one destination: Italy / Thailand / Turkey
Use: strong adjectives, comparisons, and at least 3 speaking patterns.

Write your speech:

Teacher tip: prioritize fluency first, correct later.

Sample answers & model speech

Vocabulary (Part 2A)
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-e

Vocabulary (Part 2B)
1) crowded
2) explore
3) local cuisine
4) unforgettable
5) relaxing

Sample Warm-up Answers
1) I prefer beach holidays because they are relaxing and peaceful. I enjoy swimming and sunbathing.
2) My last holiday was exciting but a little exhausting. I visited Istanbul and explored many historical places.
3) My dream destination is Japan because I’m interested in its culture and modern technology.

Model Speech (Using Patterns)
Last summer, I went to Antalya with my family. It was absolutely amazing because the weather was perfect and the sea was crystal clear.
One thing I really enjoyed was trying the local cuisine, especially fresh seafood.

The most memorable part was watching the sunset by the beach. What impressed me most was how friendly the local people were.
At first, I was worried that the city would be too crowded, but it was actually very relaxing.

If I had a chance, I would definitely go there again. I would highly recommend it because it offers both beautiful nature and rich culture.