LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2.Have you ever asked for directions in a foreign country?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Asami, a tourist visiting Tokyo for the first time, is exploring the city and needs some information and assistance from a local.
Asami
Cashier
Sure. How much do you want to change?
Asami
I’d like to change 10,000 yen, please.
Cashier
How would you like it?
Asami
Please include some small bills.
Cashier
Alright.
Asami
And by the way, can you tell me how to get to the city center?
Cashier
Sure! You can use buses or trains.
Asami
Which do you recommend?
Cashier
Trains are cheaper and faster.
Asami
How often do the trains run?
Cashier
About every 10 minutes.
Asami
Great! How do I get to the train station from here?
Cashier
Just go straight down this road, and you’ll see it on your right.
Asami
Thank you so much for your help!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What modes of transportation can the tourist use to get to the city center?
2. According to the local, why are trains recommended over buses?
3. What does the tourist want to do besides asking for directions?
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
How much do you want to change? | I’d like to change some money |
How would you like it? | ________ yen, please. |
Please include some small bits. | |
You can use buses or trains. | How do I get to the city? |
Trains are cheaper and faster. | Which do you recommend? |
About every 15 minutes. | How often do the trains run? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Local
Traveler
Sure. How much do you want to change?
Local
Traveler
Well, please include some small bills. Some ones, fives and tens.
Traveler
How do I get to the city?
Local
Traveler
Local
Traveler
Trains are cheaper and faster.
Local
Traveler
About every 15 minutes. And it take abut 30 minutes to the city.
Situation:
You are in a new city and need to ask a local for directions to a popular tourist site.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist, and the other will be the local. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation."
| AS THE TOURIST | AS THE LOCAL |
|---|---|
Specify the amount of money you want to exchange. | Ask how much money the traveler wants to exchange. |
Indicate your preference for the currency denomination. | Ask how the traveler would like the currency. |
Ask for directions to the city. | Provide directions to the city. |
Request a recommendation. | Give a recommendation. |
Inquire about the train schedule. | Inform about the train schedule. |
Hi. I’d like to change some money.