Planning the Perfect Vacation: July 26, 2026 – Planeando las vacaciones perfectas

Today, learners will practice discussing vacation plans in a professional context. They will learn how to talk about their vacation destinations, activities, and preferences.


💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue

Ana: Hola Carlos, ¿tienes planes para las vacaciones?
→ Hi Carlos, do you have any plans for the vacation?

Carlos: Sí, voy a ir a la playa. ¿Y tú?
→ Yes, I am going to the beach. And you?

Ana: Voy a visitar a mi familia en México.
→ I am going to visit my family in Mexico.

Carlos: ¿Cuánto tiempo te vas a quedar?
→ How long are you going to stay?

Ana: Voy a estar dos semanas.
→ I will stay for two weeks.

Carlos: ¡Qué bien! Espero que disfrutes mucho.
→ Great! I hope you have a lot of fun.

Ana: Gracias, Carlos. ¡Tú también disfruta la playa!
→ Thanks, Carlos. You enjoy the beach too!

📚 Vocabulario / Vocabulary

Spanish English Example
vacaciones vacation Voy de vacaciones en julio.
playa beach Me gusta la playa en verano.
visitar to visit Voy a visitar a mis amigos.
familia family Mi familia vive en España.
quedarse to stay Quiero quedarme una semana.

📝 Grammar Tip: Using ‘ir a’ for future plans

In Spanish, ‘ir a’ is used to express future plans or intentions, similar to ‘going to’ in English.

  • Voy a viajar a España.
  • Ella va a estudiar mañana.

✏️ Práctica / Practice

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the vocabulary.

  1. Carlos va a la _____.
    Answer: playa
  2. Ana quiere _____ a su familia.
    Answer: visitar
  3. Voy de _____ en agosto.
    Answer: vacaciones
  4. Ellos van a _____ en el hotel.
    Answer: quedarse

🌍 Cultural Note

In many Spanish-speaking countries, it’s common for employees to take extended vacations in the summer, often spending time with family.


🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Level: A1/A2

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