Lesson 8: Exploring Popular Destinations

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

Transpo L8

What can you see in the picture?

LET'S LEARN

take a look at

[ tayk uh look at ]

phrase

- To examine or check something.

Can I take a look at the map?

shrine

[ shryn ]

noun

- A place of worship that is often dedicated to a sacred object or person.

Meiji Shrine is a famous tourist spot in Tokyo.

What’s wrong

[ wuts rawng ]

phrase

- Asking someone what the problem is.

What’s wrong? You look worried.

pull over

[ pool oh-ver ]

phrasal verb

- To stop the car at the side of the road.

OK, I’ll pull over by Harajuku Station.

run out

[ run owt ]

phrasal verb

- To use up all of something.

My smartphone battery has almost run out.

go ahead

[ goh uh-hed ]

phrasal verb

- To proceed or continue.

Sure, please go ahead.

hesitate

[ hez-i-tayt ]

verb

- To pause before saying or doing something because you are unsure.

If it’s too warm for you, please don’t hesitate to tell me.

sightseeing spot

[ syt-seeing spot ]

phrasal noun

- A place that is popular for tourists to visit.

It’s very popular as a sightseeing spot.

Shall we

[ shal wee ]

phrasal

- A polite way to make a suggestion.

Shall we stop by the site?

stop by

[ stop by ]

phrasal verb

- To make a short visit to a place.

Shall we stop by the site?

LISTEN AND REPEAT

Can I take a look at the map?
Meiji Shrine is a famous tourist spot in Tokyo.
What’s wrong? You look worried.
OK, I’ll pull over by Harajuku Station.
My smartphone battery has almost run out.
Sure, please go ahead.
If it’s too warm for you, please don’t hesitate to tell me.
It’s very popular as a sightseeing spot.
Shall we stop by the site?
Shall we stop by the site?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

John asks the taxi driver ( Masa) to take them to Meiji Shrine and requests some additional services.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Good morning.

John

Can you go to this place?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Can I take a look at the map?

John

Please have a look.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Let me see. It’s Meiji Shrine.

John

Yes, I want to go to the main entrance.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

OK, I’ll pull over by Harajuku Station.

Later

taxi driver Masa

Masa

What’s wrong?

John

My smartphone battery has almost run out .

taxi driver Masa

Masa

That’s no problem. Please use this battery charger.

John

Oh, how helpful!

taxi driver Masa

Masa

You are welcome.

John

You are giving good service.

John

Could I open the window a little?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Sure, please go ahead .

John

I got a little bit sleepy so I want to let in some fresh air.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Is the heater too strong?

John

No, it’s OK.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

If it’s too warm for you, please don’t hesitate to tell me.

*After 20 minutes *

taxi driver Masa

Masa

The object that you see over there is Ootoril.

John

Is it famous?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

It’s very popular as a sightseeing spot .

John

I’d like to see it a little.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Then, shall we stop by the site?

John

Yes, please do.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Where does the tourist want to go?

2. What problem does the tourist have with their smartphone?

3.What does the tourist want to see on the way to the destination?

LET'S CHAT! 💬

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

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Tourist

1. ?

train driver tanaka

Staff

Can I take a look at the map?

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Tourist

2. .

train driver tanaka

Staff

OK, I’ll pull over by Harajuku Station.

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Tourist

3. .

train driver tanaka

Staff

That’s no problem. Please use this battery charger.

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Tourist

4. ?

train driver tanaka

Staff

Sure, please go ahead.

train driver tanaka

Staff

The object that you see over there is Ootoril.

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Tourist

5. .

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

The tourist asks the taxi driver to take them to their destination and requests some additional services.

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 TOURIST	AS A TAXI DRIVER
Ask about the approximate travel time and fare.	Greet the customer and ask for their destination.
Request help with using a map and other services.	Offer assistance with additional services such as a battery charger.
Show interest in sightseeing spots and ask to stop by.	Provide information about sightseeing spots along the route.