LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Have you ever given directions that led someone the wrong way? How did you handle it?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Andy asks Yuji for directions, and Yuji offers to help her find the location together.
Andy
Yuji
Yes. Turn right there.
Andy
You mean that big intersection?
Yuji
That's right. Then, walk a few blocks. The bank will be on your left.
Andy
Got it. Thanks. Also, where's this address? I have an appointment there later.
Yuji
I'm sorry, I don't know. I'm not familiar with this area.
Andy
That's OK. I'll ask somebody else.
Yuji
Actually, let's go there together. Maybe we can find it.
Andy
Oh, I appreciate that! Thank you.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How does Yuji tell Andy to get to the bank?
2. How does Yuji respond when Andy asks about the address?
3. What does Yuji offer to do after saying she doesn't know the address?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
Is there a telephone booth near here? | Go straight. It's on your left/right. |
You mean that big intersection? | That's right. Then, turn left/right there and walk a few blocks. |
Where is this address? | I'm sorry, I don't know. I'm not familiar with this area. |
That's OK. I'll ask somebody else. | Hold on. Let's go there together |
I got it. Thanks | My pleasure. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬 Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
Local
Yes
Tourist
Is there a park near here?
Local
Tourist
Local
That's right.
Tourist
Where's this address?
Local
Tourist
Do police give directions? I didn't know that.
Local
Tourist
Where's this address?
Local
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A traveler is lost on her way to the train station and needs help finding it. She approaches a local resident for directions.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the traveler, and the other will be the local resident. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A VISITOR | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Greet the local resident. | Offer to help the traveler. |
Explain that you are lost and need to help finding the train station. | Ask where the traveler needs to go. |
Ask for clear directions to the train station. | Provide clear and detailed directions to the train station. |
Clarify any points if the directions are not clear. | Ask if the traveler needs any further assistance. |
Thank the local resident for their assistance. | Wish the traveler a safe journey. |
Excuse me, is there a bank near here?