How to talk about holiday plans?

The holiday has already started, so will you agree that it's time to brush up on some language vitals related to summer plans?

1. How to say, "I want to relax," in a different way?

I want to .....

•  unwind. /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
•  lounge around /laʊndʒ/ (spend time in a relaxing way)
•  take a breather /ˈbriː.ðɚ/ (a short rest)
• take time out 
• blow off steam. (get rid of strong feelings and bad energy)
•  clear my mood or my mind.

2. Another thing!

Have you made some holiday arrangements, or they're up in the air?

Up in the air - uncertain, you haven't decided yet.

3. Talking about your summer plans, you can use the following grammar patterns:

- plan to/plan on

What are you planning to do this summer?

I'm planning to travel to New York.

I'm planning on traveling to NY.

Present Continuous

I'm flying to New York next week. (100% -you've arranged everything)

Going to

I'm going to travel to New Zealand. (you've taken some steps to set the journey, for example, you've booked the tickets)

Future Simple

I think I'll go to Crete in August. (maybe you'll go, but you probably haven't taken any steps to arrange it)

 Present Perfect

I haven't made any plans for the summer holiday yet.

I've already booked the ticket for my flight to New York City.

What are your holiday plans? Share your mini-story with me here: click here to submit your mini speech or send it directly to [email protected].