LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
What can you see in the picture?
depends on
[ dɪˈpɛndz ɒn ]
phrase
It depends on the trains, but it’s about three hours on average.
on average
[ ɒn ˈævərɪdʒ ]
phrase
It’s about three hours on average from Kyoto to Hakata Station.
first train
[ fɜːst treɪn ]
noun phrase
What time will the first train leave? At 5:04. For your information, the next one is at 5:43.
For your information
[ fɔː jɔːr ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ]
phrase
At 5:04. For your information, the next one is at 5:43.
ordinary car
[ ɔːrdənɛri kɑːr]
phrase
Sure. Would you like an ordinary car or first-class car?
yellow line
[ jɛloʊ laɪn ]
noun phrase
Please walk behind the yellow line, a train is passing.
stand well back
[ stænd wɛl bæk ]
noun phrase
Stand well back, please.
automatic
[ ɔːtəˈmætɪk]
adjective
I can’t go out the automatic ticket gate with this fare card.
LISTEN AND REPEAT
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How long does it take from Kyoto to Hakata Station? It depends on the trains, but it’s about three hours on average.
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It’s about three hours on average from Kyoto to Hakata Station.
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What time will the first train leave? At 5:04. For your information, the next one is at 5:43.
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At 5:04. For your information, the next one is at 5:43.
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Sure. Would you like an ordinary car or first-class car?
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Please walk behind the yellow line, a train is passing.
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Stand well back, please.
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I can’t go out the automatic ticket gate with this fare card.
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
A tourist (Emily) approaches a station staff member (Tanaka) for assistance.
Emily
Tanaka
Sure. It depends on the trains, but it’s about every hour on average . The first train leaves at 5:30 in the morning. For your information , the next one is at 6:15 AM.
Emily
Thank you. I’d like a ticket for the 6:15 AM train, please. Is it in an ordinary car or first-class car ?
Tanaka
The ticket I’ll print is for an ordinary car. Please walk behind the yellow line , a train is passing
Emily
Okay, I’ll stand well back . Can I recharge my IC card here?
Tanaka
Yes, you can recharge it at the adjustment machine over there. Just select the amount you want to add.
Emily
Great, I’ll do that now. Does this station have restrooms ?
Tanaka
Yes, there are restrooms in the last car and the first car . The nearest one is in the last car.
Emily tries to go through the ticket gate
Emily
I can't go through the automatic ticket gate with this fare card. What should I do?
Tanaka
Your balance isn’t large enough for the fare. Would you like to pay the difference here or recharge it?
Emily
I’ll recharge it. Thank you for your help. I’ll wait for my train on the platform
Tanaka
You're welcome. Have a nice trip!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How often do trains to Osaka leave on average?
2. When is the first train to Osaka?
3.Where are the restrooms located on the train?
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
I’d like to know when the next train to Osaka leaves.
Staff
1.
Tourist
Is it in an ordinary car or first-class car?
Staff
2.
Tourist
Can I recharge my IC card here?
Staff
3.
Tourist
Does this station have restrooms?
Staff
4.
Staff
5. , a train is passing.
Tourist
Okay, I’ll stand well back.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A tourist asks about the train schedules, ticket options and station facilities
Instruction:
One person acts as the tourist and the other as the station staff. Use as many of the useful expressions as possible.
| AS A STAFF/LOCAL | AS A TOURIST |
|---|---|
Greet the tourist. | Ask questions about train schedules and services. |
Inform the tourist about the train schedules | ask for help with recharging an IC card or finding amenities like restrooms. |
Show the tourist how to recharge their IC card | Follow instructions and thank the staff for their assistance. |
Give instruction on where to find the restroom |
Excuse me, I’d like to know when the next train to Osaka leaves.