LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Do you prefer giving directions verbally or using maps or GPS technology? Why?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yuji offers assistance to Andy, guiding her to the nearest bookstore and then to a coffee shop.
Andy
Yuji
Can I help you?
Andy
Do you know how to get to this bookstore?
Yuji
Of course! I know the area pretty well. Need help?
Andy
Oh, yes, please. I'm lost. I'd like to go to the bookstore on Maple Street.
Yuji
Not a problem at all. Let me look it up on my phone real quick.
(Yuji pulls out his phone and searches for directions.)
Yuji
Ah, it's just a few blocks from here. I'll walk you there if you'd like.
Andy
Oh, would you? Thank you. That's very kind of you.
Yuji
My pleasure. It's always nice to lend a hand. Where would you like to go afterward?
Andy
I actually need to find a coffee shop nearby. Do you know one around here?
Yuji
Absolutely. There's a great one just around the corner.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What does Andy ask Yuji when they first start talking?
2. How does Yuji offer to assist Andy?
3. Where does Andy say she needs to go after the bookstore?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
Can/May I help you? | Oh, yes, please. I'm lost |
Where would you like to go? | I'd like to go to the nearest bookstore. |
Let me look it up on my phone. | That's very kind of you. |
I'll walk you there. | Oh, would you? Thank you. |
My pleasure to assist you. | Thank you. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Local
Tourist
No, thank you. I'm okay.
Tourist
Local
Sorry... I don't know that shop.
Local
Can I help you?
Tourist
Local
Tourist
Oh, would you? Thank you.
Tourist
I'd like to go to this station.
Local
Tourist
Local
My pleasure.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A new neighbor has just moved into the neighborhood and needs to find a nearby gym. She approaches a long-time resident for assistance.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the new neighbor, and the other will be the long-time resident. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A VISITOR | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Greet the long-time resident | Offer to help the new neighbor. |
Mention that you are new to the neighborhood and need some assistance. | Ask what specific information or directions the new neighbor needs. |
Ask for directions to the nearest gym. | Apologize for not knowing how to get to the gym. |
Inquire about any other nearby amenities (e.g., parmacy, park). | Recommend other useful amenities available in the area. |
Thank the long-time resident for his/her help. | Welcome the new neighbor to the neighborhood and offer to walk him/her to the main gate. |
Excuse me.