LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. What are the advantages of using a Suica card compared to purchasing individual train tickets?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yuji helps Andy navigate a confusing route map and explains how to purchase a ticket, then introduces her to the convenient Suica prepaid IC card for travel and shopping.
Andy
Yuji
Of course not. What's up?
Andy
I'm a bit confused about this route map.
Yuji
Oh, yeah. It's like a maze, isn't it?
Andy
It sure is. I can't find Shinjuku.
Yuji
Let me show you. (pointing at the map) So, we're here now, and Shinjuku is here.
Andy
Oh! I see. So the fare is 270 yen, isn't it?
Yuji
Yes, it is. Touch "270" on the screen. Then, insert coins or a bill.
Andy
All right, then.
Yuji
Hold on. Do you know about Suica?
Andy
Suica? No, what's that? Is that a place?
Yuji
Nope. It's a prepaid IC card. You can use it for shopping and dining too.
Andy
Wow! That sounds convenient. Where can I buy one?
Yuji
You can buy one at multifunctional ticket vending machines.
Andy
Can I? I'll get one.
Yuji
You should. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Andy
No, that's all. Thanks a lot.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is Andy confused about when she talks to Yuji?
2. What is Suica, according to Yuji?
3. Where can Andy buy a Suica card?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
It's like noodles, isn't it? | It sure is. I can't find Shibuya. |
(pointing at the map) We're here now. And Shibuya is here. | The fare is 280 yen, isn't it? |
Yes, it is. Touch 280 on the screen. Then, insert coins or a bill. | I appreciate your help. This is my first time. |
Would you like to buy a ticket? | Yes, please. |
Do you know about Suica? | Suica? No, what's that? |
It's a prepaid IC card. You can use it for shopping too. | That sounds convenient. Where can I buy one? |
You can buy one at this machine. | Can I? I'll get one. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Staff
Would you
Tourist
Yes please.
Local
Do you know Suica?
Tourist
Local
It's a
Tourist
That's pretty convenient.
Tourist
Where can I buy one?
Local
You can
Tourist
I can't find Asakusa.
Local
We're and
Tourist
So, the fare is 300 yen, isn't it?
Local
Yes, . Touch . Then,
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A tourist is trying to navigate a complicated public transportation route map and looks confused. A local resident notices and offers assistance.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist, and the other will be the local resident. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A VISITOR | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Express relief and gratitude for the local's offer to help. | Offer to help the tourist with the route map. |
Explain that you are having trouble understanding the route map. | Explain how to read the map and the best route to take. |
Ask about the best way to pay for transportation. | Introduce the Suica card as an easy way to pay for transportation. |
Inquire about the Suica card and how to use it. | Explain how to purchase, load, and use the Suica card. |
Provide additional tips for using public transportation. |
Excuse me. Would you mind if I trouble you for a second?