Looking for an affordable beach holiday? Head to eastern Europe

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

Plenty of (something

Such as

To sell out (of something)

Affordable

To spot (something/ someone)

To keep an eye on (something/ someone)

Handy

Astonishing

To take advantage of (something/ someone)

To lead to (something)

Boost

Appealing

Inviting

To head

Laid-back

A cliff

A breeze

To turn up

Intriguing

In spite of (something)

Built-up

To ramble

To happen to do something

To live up to something

Lavish

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.      According to the article, what can you do in Bulgaria?

2.      According to the article, what can you do in Albania?

3.      According to the article, what can you do in Croatia?

4.      According to the article, what can you do in Montenegro?

5.      Of the four places, which would you most like to visit?

6.      ‘A holiday in my native country is far more appealing than a holiday in any of these places.’ Is this true for you?

7.      ‘I would love to go to the Kavarna Rock Fest in Bulgaria’. Is this true for you?

8.      ‘I wouldn’t like to go to the Dherniu or Drymade beaches in Albania – it’s impossible to enjoy a beach if it’s crowded.’ Is this true for you?

9.      ‘I would never eat the squid-ink risotto in Croatia, it sounds disgusting!’ Is this true for you?

10.    ‘I would love to go on a hiking holiday in Montenegro.’ Is this true for you?

11.    ‘Camping is always more memorable and fun than staying in a hotel.’ Do you agree?

12.    ‘It’s difficult to enjoy a holiday without renting a car.’ Do you agree?

13.    ‘I always put on loads of weight when I go on holiday.’ Is this true for you?

14.    ‘Everything is always so easy and perfect when I go on holiday with my kids.’ Is this true for you?

15.    ‘There’s no point in going on holiday alone – if you can’t share your experiences then they mean nothing.’ Do you agree?

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