Claro. Seguindo a mesma estrutura das aulas anteriores, esta aula trabalha Travel & Holidays com foco em Past Simple × Past Continuous, especialmente para contar histórias e experiências de viagem.

AULA 5 — TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS

Nível: B1–B2
Duração: 60–90 minutos
Tema: Travel & Holidays
Gramática: Past Simple × Past Continuous
Vocabulário: viagens, férias, transporte, hospedagem, turismo e experiências de viagem

1. Objetivos da aula

Ao final da aula, o aluno deverá ser capaz de:

falar sobre viagens e férias passadas;
descrever experiências de viagem;
contar uma história no passado;
descrever o que estava acontecendo em determinado momento;
diferenciar Past Simple e Past Continuous;
usar when e while corretamente;
descrever problemas e situações inesperadas durante uma viagem;
participar de uma conversa sobre destinos e experiências de viagem.

2. Warm-up — Travel Experiences

Comece com perguntas simples:

Do you enjoy traveling?
What's the best trip you've ever taken?
Where did you go on your last vacation?
Who did you travel with?
How did you get there?
Where did you stay?
What did you do there?
What was the most interesting thing you saw?
Did anything unexpected happen?
Where would you like to travel next?

Follow-up questions

Depois de cada resposta:

Why did you choose that destination?

How long did you stay?

What was the best part?

What happened?

Would you go there again?

3. Vocabulary — Travel

English	Português
trip	viagem
journey	viagem/percurso
vacation / holiday	férias
destination	destino
tourist	turista
traveler	viajante
tourism	turismo
sightseeing	turismo/passeios
attraction	atração turística
landmark	ponto turístico
guided tour	visita guiada
itinerary	itinerário
reservation	reserva
booking	reserva
passport	passaporte
visa	visto
luggage	bagagem
suitcase	mala
backpack	mochila
travel insurance	seguro viagem

4. Vocabulary — Transportation

English	Português
airplane / plane	avião
flight	voo
airport	aeroporto
train	trem
railway station	estação de trem
bus	ônibus
bus station	rodoviária
subway / underground	metrô
taxi	táxi
rental car	carro alugado
bicycle	bicicleta
boat	barco
ferry	balsa
departure	partida
arrival	chegada
boarding pass	cartão de embarque
gate	portão de embarque
platform	plataforma
delayed	atrasado
canceled	cancelado

5. Vocabulary — Accommodation

English	Português
hotel	hotel
hostel	hostel/albergue
apartment	apartamento
guesthouse	pousada
room	quarto
single room	quarto individual
double room	quarto de casal
reception	recepção
check-in	entrada
check-out	saída
reservation	reserva
key	chave
breakfast included	café da manhã incluído
room service	serviço de quarto
swimming pool	piscina
balcony	varanda
view	vista

6. Useful Travel Expressions

Before the trip

I'm planning a trip to Spain.

I'm booking my flight.

I've already booked a hotel.

I need to pack my suitcase.

I need to check my passport.

During the trip

We arrived at the airport early.

We checked into the hotel.

We went sightseeing.

We rented a car.

We visited several museums.

We tried some local food.

After the trip

I had a great time.

It was an unforgettable trip.

The best part was...

The worst part was...

I'd definitely go back.

I'd love to visit again.

7. Grammar — Past Simple

Usamos o Past Simple para ações que aconteceram e terminaram no passado.

Examples

I visited Paris last year.

We stayed at a small hotel.

I went to the beach.

We rented a car.

I took hundreds of photos.

We arrived at the hotel at 8 p.m.

Time expressions

yesterday
last week
last summer
two days ago
in 2024
when I was younger
during my vacation

8. Past Simple — Structure

Affirmative

I visited London.

She traveled to Italy.

They stayed at a hotel.

Negative

I didn't visit London.

She didn't travel to Italy.

They didn't stay at a hotel.

Questions

Did you enjoy the trip?

Did you visit any museums?

Where did you stay?

What did you do?

9. Grammar — Past Continuous

Usamos o Past Continuous para falar sobre uma ação que estava acontecendo em determinado momento no passado.

Structure

was / were + verb-ing

I was sleeping.

She was traveling.

We were driving.

They were waiting.

Examples

I was sleeping when you called.

We were driving to the airport.

She was taking a shower when the alarm went off.

They were waiting for the train.

10. Past Simple × Past Continuous

Esta é a principal diferença da aula.

Past Continuous

Ação em andamento.

I was walking through the city.

Past Simple

Evento que aconteceu.

I saw an interesting building.

Combine:

I was walking through the city when I saw an interesting building.

11. The "Background + Event" Rule

Uma maneira fácil de entender:

Past Continuous = background

O que estava acontecendo.

Past Simple = event

O que aconteceu.

Example

We were having dinner when the lights went out.

Background:

were having dinner

Event:

went out

12. When × While

WHEN

Geralmente introduz o evento que interrompe outra ação.

I was sleeping when the phone rang.

We were driving when it started to rain.

WHILE

Geralmente introduz uma ação em progresso.

While I was sleeping, the phone rang.

While we were driving, it started to rain.

Também podemos ter duas ações simultâneas:

While I was taking photos, my friend was shopping.

13. Compare

Two actions happening simultaneously

While I was walking, my friend was taking photos.

One action interrupted by another

I was walking when I saw a famous actor.

14. Practice — Complete the Sentences

Use Past Simple ou Past Continuous.

I _______ (walk) around the city when it _______ (start) to rain.
We _______ (have) dinner when someone _______ (knock) on the door.
She _______ (take) photos while I _______ (look) at the map.
They _______ (drive) to the airport when they _______ (have) a problem.
I _______ (sleep) when the alarm _______ (go) off.
We _______ (visit) a museum when we _______ (meet) some friends.
While I _______ (wait) for the bus, I _______ (read) a book.
He _______ (fall) while he _______ (ski).
We _______ (sit) on the beach when it _______ (start) raining.
I _______ (lose) my passport while I _______ (travel) around Europe.

Answers

was walking / started
were having / knocked
was taking / was looking
were driving / had
was sleeping / went
were visiting / met
was waiting / was reading
fell / was skiing
were sitting / started
lost / was traveling

15. Speaking — My Last Trip

O aluno deve falar durante 3 minutos.

Use as perguntas:

Before

Where did you go?
Why did you choose the destination?
Who did you go with?
How did you travel?

During

Where did you stay?
What did you visit?
What did you eat?
What activities did you do?

Experience

What was the best part?
What was the worst part?
Did anything unexpected happen?

Reflection

Would you go back?
What would you do differently?

16. Model Answer

Last year, I traveled to Portugal with a friend. We stayed in Lisbon for a week.
One afternoon, we were walking around the city when we saw a beautiful old building. We decided to stop and take some photos.
While we were taking pictures, it suddenly started raining. We ran into a small café and waited there for about thirty minutes.
Later, we continued exploring the city. We visited several interesting places and tried some traditional Portuguese food.
The trip was fantastic. The best part was discovering the city on foot. I'd definitely go back.

17. Storytelling Activity — What Happened?

O professor apresenta uma situação:

Situation 1

You were walking through a city when...

Complete the story.

I was walking through the city when...

O aluno deve continuar por pelo menos 1 minuto.

Situation 2

You were staying at a hotel when...

I was staying at a hotel when...

Situation 3

You were waiting at the airport when...

I was waiting at the airport when...

Situation 4

You were traveling by train when...

I was traveling by train when...

18. Travel Problems

English	Português
miss a flight	perder um voo
miss a train	perder um trem
lose your luggage	perder a bagagem
lose your passport	perder o passaporte
get lost	perder-se
get stuck in traffic	ficar preso no trânsito
flight delay	atraso de voo
flight cancellation	cancelamento de voo
bad weather	mau tempo
overbooked flight	voo com excesso de reservas
broken air conditioning	ar-condicionado quebrado
noisy room	quarto barulhento
wrong reservation	reserva errada
flat tire	pneu furado
get sick	ficar doente

19. Speaking — Travel Problems

Pergunte:

Have you ever missed a flight?
Have you ever lost your luggage?
Have you ever gotten lost?
Have you ever had a flight canceled?
Have you ever had a problem with a hotel?
Have you ever traveled without a reservation?
Have you ever had your passport lost or stolen?
Have you ever gotten sick while traveling?
What's the worst travel experience you've had?
What's the funniest thing that happened during a trip?

Story challenge

Escolha uma experiência e conte usando:

Past Continuous → Past Simple → consequence

Example:

I was waiting for my flight when I realized that I had lost my passport.

I immediately called the airline and explained the situation.

Fortunately, everything worked out in the end.

20. Conversation — Ideal Vacation

Imagine that you have two weeks and an unlimited budget.

Pergunte:

Where would you go?
Who would you travel with?
How would you get there?
Where would you stay?
What would you do?
What would you eat?
What places would you visit?
Would you travel alone?
Would you prefer a relaxing or adventurous trip?
What would make it unforgettable?

21. Travel Preferences

Complete:

I prefer traveling by ______ because...

I prefer staying in ______ rather than ______.

I enjoy ______ more than ______.

I'd rather ______ than ______.

My ideal vacation would be...

The perfect destination for me would be...

22. Discussion — Travel

Discuta:

Is traveling the best way to learn about other cultures?
Is it better to travel alone or with other people?
Are expensive vacations better than cheap ones?
Is tourism good or bad for local communities?
Should tourists avoid popular destinations?
Is it better to plan everything or travel spontaneously?
Would you rather travel frequently for short periods or take one long vacation?
Is traveling abroad necessary to learn a foreign language?
What makes a destination attractive?
Has social media changed the way people travel?

23. Role-play — At the Hotel

Situation

You arrive at your hotel, but there is a problem with your reservation.

Guest

Explain:

I made a reservation for three nights.

There seems to be a problem with my booking.

I booked a double room.

I was expecting a room with a balcony.

Could you please check the reservation?

Receptionist

Respond:

Let me check that for you.

I'm sorry about the mistake.

Unfortunately, we're fully booked tonight.

We can offer you another room.

We'll try to solve the problem as quickly as possible.

24. Role-play — At the Airport

Situation

Your flight has been delayed.

Passenger

Ask:

Why has the flight been delayed?

How long is the delay?

What time will we board?

Is there another flight available?

What happens if I miss my connection?

Airline employee

Respond appropriately.

25. Error Correction

Corrija os erros:

I was visit Paris last year.
I visited Paris when I was walking around the city.
We were have dinner when the lights went out.
I was sleeping when the phone was ringing.
While I walked, I was taking photos.
They were driving when they saw an accident.
What did you doing when I called?
I was traveled to Spain when I was 25.
She fell while she was ski.
We were waiting when the train arrived.

Answers

I visited Paris last year.
I was walking around the city when I visited/saw...
We were having dinner when the lights went out.
I was sleeping when the phone rang.
While I was walking, I was taking photos.
Correct.
What were you doing when I called?
I traveled to Spain when I was 25.
She fell while she was skiing.
Correct.

26. Final Speaking Challenge — A Travel Story

Conte uma história sobre uma viagem.

Situation

Something unexpected happened during your vacation.

Você deve incluir:

Where you were.
Who you were with.
What you were doing.
What suddenly happened.
How you reacted.
What happened afterward.
How you felt.
What you learned.

Required grammar

Use:

at least 5 Past Simple verbs;
at least 5 Past Continuous verbs;
when at least twice;
while at least twice.

Useful structure

I was traveling in...

One day, I was...

While I was...

Suddenly,...

When this happened,...

After that,...

Eventually,...

In the end,...

27. Storytelling Model

Two years ago, I was traveling around Italy with a friend. One afternoon, we were walking through a small town when we suddenly realized that we didn't know where we were.
While we were looking at the map, we saw a local man who offered to help us. He explained how to get back to the city center.
We followed his directions, but we took the wrong street again. Eventually, we found a small restaurant and asked for help.
The experience was stressful at first, but it became one of the funniest memories of the trip.

28. Homework — Writing

Escreva 200–250 palavras sobre:

"An Unforgettable Trip"

Conte uma história de viagem.

Inclua:

destination;
people;
activities;
something unexpected;
your reaction;
the result;
your opinion about the experience.

Grammar requirement

Use:

8 Past Simple verbs;
6 Past Continuous verbs;
3 examples with when;
2 examples with while.

29. Homework — Speaking

Grave um áudio de 3–4 minutos respondendo:

"Tell me about an unforgettable travel experience."

Não leia um texto completo.

Use apenas palavras-chave:

destination → people → hotel → activity → problem → reaction → result → lesson

30. Review

Past Simple

Ação terminada:

We arrived at the hotel at 8 p.m.

I visited three museums.

We went to the beach.

Past Continuous

Ação em andamento:

We were walking around the city.

I was taking photos.

They were waiting for the bus.

Combination

We were walking when it started to rain.

I was sleeping when the phone rang.

While we were driving, we saw a beautiful landscape.

31. Key Vocabulary

destination — destino
journey — viagem/percurso
vacation — férias
sightseeing — turismo/passeios
landmark — ponto turístico
itinerary — itinerário
luggage — bagagem
boarding pass — cartão de embarque
flight — voo
departure — partida
arrival — chegada
accommodation — hospedagem
reservation — reserva
check-in — entrada
check-out — saída
get lost — perder-se
miss a flight — perder um voo
get stuck — ficar preso
go sightseeing — fazer turismo
have a great time — divertir-se muito

32. Teacher's Evaluation

Skill	Score
Travel vocabulary	/5
Grammar	/5
Pronunciation	/5
Fluency	/5
Interaction	/5
Past Simple	/5
Past Continuous	/5
Use of when/while	/5
Storytelling	/5

Main objective

O aluno deve terminar a aula conseguindo contar uma experiência de viagem com começo, desenvolvimento e conclusão, distinguindo claramente entre ações concluídas no passado (Past Simple) e ações que estavam acontecendo naquele momento (Past Continuous).

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