LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. In your opinion, what improvements could be made to train and bus stops to make them more traveler-friendly?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Locals help Andy navigate the train system to reach Shinbashi, where she plans to go shopping with her family, and later inform her about the bus fare to Tokyo Station and how to pay.
Yuji
Andy
Yes, it is.
Yuji
Cool! What's your destination?
Andy
Shinbashi. (pointing at the route map) Where are we on the route map?
Yuji
(pointing) We just left Shibuya. Shinbashi is seven stops away. Are you visiting someone?
Andy
No, we're going shopping.
Yuji
Oh, are you? Have fun! Who are you going with?
Andy
My family. We're all really excited.
(A few moments later...)
Yuki
Is everything okay?
Andy
Yes, we just finished shopping and are heading home. Does this bus stop at Tokyo Station?
Yuki
Yes, it does. The fare is a flat 200 yen.
Andy
How about for a child? My daughters are 10 and 8.
Yuki
It's 90 yen for a kid, so your total is 380 yen.
Andy
That sounds reasonable. How do we pay?
Yuki
There’s a fare box next to the driver, so it's best to get on at the front door.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How many stops away is Shinbashi from their current location?
2. Why is Andy going to Shinbashi?
3. How much does Andy have to pay for her two daughters, aged 10 and 8, on the bus?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
What's your destination? | Where are we on the route map? |
Ginza is two stops away. | We're going shopping. |
Are you? Have fun! | We're excited. |
Is everything okay? | Does this bus stop at Harujuku? |
The fare is a flat 230 yen. | How about a child? |
The total is 500 yen. | How do we pay? |
There's a box fare beside the driver. Get on at the front door. | I understand, thanks. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
Does this bus
Local
Yes, it does.
Local
The fare is a flat 210 yen.
Tourist
How about
Local
Then, that's a . So,
Tourist
That sounds reasonable.
Tourist
How do we pay?
Local
There's a
Local
What's your
Tourist
Ginza.
Tourist
Where are we
Local
We just left Toranomon.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A tourist is at Shibuya Station and needs to get to Ginza. She is unsure how many stops it will take and how much the fare will be. She approaches a local resident for 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 |
|---|---|
Greet the local resident. | Offer to help the tourist. |
Explain that you need to get the Ginza from Shibuya. | Explain how many stops it is from Shibuya to Ginza. |
Ask how many stops it will take to reach Ginza. | Provide information on the fare for the journey. |
Inquire about the fare for the journey. | Suggest the best route to take. |
Thank the local resident for their assistance. | Wish the tourist a pleasant journey. |
First time on a train?