Could You Handle a Digital Detox Vacation?
Activity 1 : Spend 4 minutes reading the following text.
A Different Kind of Holiday.
Last summer, I went on a special holiday. The hotel was in the mountains—no internet, no phone signal. At first, I didn’t like it. I felt nervous without my phone. But after a day or two, I started to enjoy the silence. I read books, went hiking, and slept really well. I didn’t miss the internet at all. It was one of the best holidays I’ve ever had!
Activity 2: Complete the True or False below.
The hotel had a strong internet and phone signal.
The traveler felt uncomfortable at the beginning.
The traveler used the internet every day.
The traveler enjoyed nature.
The traveler wants to go again.
Activity 3: Match the following words to their definitions
Word
1. Signal
2. Hiking
3. Silence
4. Miss
5. Enjoy
Meaning
A. To move your body through nature for fun
B. Not loud, very calm
C. Something your phone needs to work
D. To want something you don’t have
E. To like or feel happy about something
Activity 4: Fill the blanks with the vocabulary from Activity 3
I really ______ the fresh air and quiet time.
There was no phone ______ in the mountains.
We went ______ every day and saw beautiful views.
I didn’t ______ my phone at all.
I liked the ______ and the slow pace of life.
Activity 5: Choose one of the following prompts and write a short paragraph (share it below) or record a voice note.
Discussion Prompts
Do you use your phone a lot on holiday?
Would you like a digital detox? Why or why not?
What are the good and bad things about a holiday without the internet?
Roleplay: Convince Your Friend
Student A: You want to go on a relaxing holiday with no Wi-Fi.
Student B: You think that sounds boring or stressful.
Useful Phrases:
“Let’s try something different.”
“What if I need to check something?”
“We can read, walk, and talk.”
“I want to stay connected!”
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