From Dream Destinations to Crowded Spots: ESL Lesson Plan on Overtourism

Do your students dream of exploring the world, but end up stuck in conversations about “the Eiffel Tower” or “sunny beaches”? Let’s spice things up with a fresh topic: overtourism! 🌍✈️

This fun and thought-provoking ESL lesson plan for A2, B1–B2, and C1–C2 learners dives into the issue of overtourism in an engaging, level-appropriate way. It includes everything from vocabulary matching and reading gap-fills to true/false comprehension checks and discussion questions.

Your learners will explore:

  • How tourism affects local communities and nature 🏙️🌲
  • What ecotourism and sustainable travel really mean ♻️
  • Why Venice, Kyoto, and other hot spots are getting a travel makeover

Bonus? The lesson plan includes a photo-based speaking task with real Unsplash images to practice vocabulary in a natural, fun way.

If you’re looking to blend world issues, environmental awareness, and travel dreams into a single lesson—this one’s for you!

Download below ✈️!

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