Lesson 20: Checking the Car Before Use

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

LET'S CHECK IT OUT

What can you see in the picture?

LET'S LEARN

Confirm

[ kuhm-furm ]

verb

- To make sure or verify something.

Please confirm the exterior condition of the car with me.

Exterior condition

[ ik-steer-ee-er kuhndish-uhn ]

noun

- The state or quality of the outside part of something.

The exterior condition of the car is important to check for any damage.

Used to

[ yoost too ]

adjective

- Indicates familiarity or past habit.

I used to drive this model, so I have no questions.

Be OK with it

[ bee oh-kay with it ]

phrase

- To be satisfied or comfortable with something.

Are you OK with the car navigation system?

Car navigation system

[ kahr nav-i-gey-shuhn sis-tuhm ]

noun

- A system in the car that helps with directions and location.

Come to think of it, I don’t know much about the car navigation system.

Come to think of it

[ kuhm too thingk uhv it ]

phrase

- Used when you suddenly remember or realize something.

Come to think of it, I don’t know much about the car navigation system.

Explain

[ ik-spleyn ]

verb

- To make something clear or easy to understand.

Please explain the car navigation system to me.

LISTEN AND REPEAT

Please confirm the exterior condition of the car with me.
The exterior condition of the car is important to check for any damage.
I used to drive this model, so I have no questions.
Are you OK with the car navigation system?
Come to think of it, I don’t know much about the car navigation system.
Come to think of it, I don’t know much about the car navigation system.
Please explain the car navigation system to me.

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Ray is checking the condition and features of a rental car before use.

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Keiko

Please confirm the exterior condition of the car with me.

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Ray

Ok, there are no problems.

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Keiko

Do you have any questions about using the car?

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Ray

I used to drive this model, so I have no questions.

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Keiko

Are you OK with the car navigation system?

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Ray

Come to think of it, I don’t know much about it. Please explain it to me.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What does the Keiko want to confirm with Ray?

2. How does Ray feel about using the car model?

3. What does Ray need an explanation for?

LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

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Staff

1. Please confirm the exterior condition of the car with me.

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Tourist

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Staff

2. Do you have any questions about using the car?

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Tourist

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Staff

3. Are you OK with the car navigation system?

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Tourist

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

A customer is checking the condition and features of a rental car before use.

Instruction:

One person acts as the customer/tourist and the other as the staff. Use as many of the useful expressions as possible.

AS A STAFF/LOCAL	AS A TOURIST
Greet the customer.	Ask about the car’s condition.
Confirm the car’s condition.	Request explanations for any features you don’t understand
Explain any features they may not be familiar with.	Confirm that you are comfortable with the car.
Answer their questions.