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B1Planning a Holiday

Looking Into Holiday Plans with Present Continuous

Phrasal Verb: look into |Grammar: Present Continuous

Objective

Students will learn how to use the phrasal verb 'look into' with the present continuous tense to talk about researching holiday destinations.

Article

When you are planning a holiday, you are often looking into many options before you decide. Right now, I am looking into several destinations for my summer break. I am checking the weather, accommodation prices, and activities available. My friends are also looking into different countries to visit. We are comparing our ideas to find the best place. Travel websites are very helpful because they are showing us reviews and photos. At the moment, I am looking into a beach resort in Spain. Meanwhile, my friend is looking into a city tour in Italy. We are both enjoying looking into these options because it helps us make a better choice for our holiday plans.

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

The phrasal verb 'look into' means to investigate or research something carefully.

Grammar Note

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the present time. It is formed with the verb 'to be' + verb + -ing.

Usage Tips

  • Use 'look into' when you want to say you are studying or researching something.
  • Use the present continuous to talk about actions happening now or ongoing plans.
  • Combine 'look into' with present continuous to describe current research or investigation.

Examples

I am looking into flights to Greece for our holiday.

Researching flight options now

She is looking into hotel prices in Paris at the moment.

Checking accommodation costs currently

We are looking into activities to do during our trip next month.

Planning things to do soon

They are looking into travel insurance options online.

Investigating insurance plans now

He is looking into the best season to visit Japan this year.

Researching the ideal travel time

Dialogue

Context: Two friends are discussing their holiday plans and the research they are doing.

A:
Are you looking into any places for our summer holiday yet?
B:
Yes, I am looking into some beach resorts in Portugal right now.
A:
That sounds great! I am looking into city tours in Barcelona.
B:
Have you found any good hotels?
A:
Not yet, but I am looking into some options with good reviews.
B:
I am also looking into transport connections between places.

Vocabulary

destination
The place you plan to visit or travel to.
Example: Our holiday destination this year is Italy.
Synonym: location
accommodation
A place where you stay during a trip, like a hotel or hostel.
Example: We are looking into accommodation near the beach.
Synonym: lodging
resort
A place where people go for holidays, often with facilities and entertainment.
Example: The resort we are looking into has a swimming pool.
Synonym: holiday centre
review
An opinion or report about something, like a hotel or restaurant.
Example: I am reading reviews before choosing a hotel.
Synonym: evaluation
travel insurance
A type of insurance that covers problems during a trip.
Example: They are looking into travel insurance options online.
Synonym: trip insurance
booking
An arrangement to have a place or service reserved.
Example: I am making a booking for the hotel next week.
Synonym: reservation
itinerary
A plan or schedule of travel activities and destinations.
Example: We are creating an itinerary for our holiday.
Synonym: schedule
package holiday
A holiday organised by a company with transport and accommodation included.
Example: They are looking into package holidays to Spain.
Synonym: package trip
season
A period of the year, often related to weather.
Example: The best season to visit is spring.
Synonym: period
transport
Means of travel, such as buses, trains, or planes.
Example: We are looking into transport options between cities.
Synonym: transportation

Tips

  • Use 'look into' when you want to say you are researching or investigating something.
  • Remember to use the present continuous when describing actions happening now or around now.
  • Don’t confuse 'look into' with 'look at', which means just to see something quickly.

Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to use the phrasal verb 'look into' with the present continuous tense to talk about researching holiday plans. You practised using it in sentences and dialogues related to planning a holiday. This will help you better describe your current travel research and arrangements.

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