Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)
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.
A degree (meaning a course of study at a university, or the qualification that you get after completing the course)
To raise (a child)
To put (someone) off ((doing) something)
To get on (used for asking or talking about how well someone has done a particular activity)
To take (something/ someone) for granted
To get around to (doing) something
Every cloud has a silver lining
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
What problems did Dan and Esther have before they began their adventure?
Why were dogs mentioned in the article?
Would you like to live on the road like Dan and Esther?
Do you think that having a nice home and a good job can guarantee you happiness?
Do you know anyone who made a radical life choice like Dan and Esther?
Have you ever made a decision that radically changed your life?
Are you satisfied with your job and your career?
Are there opportunities for progression in your job?
Do you like the area you live in? Why?
Do you think it’s important to carefully plan your career and your life?
What part of the world would you love to travel to? Why?
What are the benefits of travelling?
Would you like to have campervan holiday?
Would you like to have a lot of pets?
Do you think it’s a problem to move children from one country to another?