LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Do you normally take a taxi to the airport in a foreign country? Why or why not?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Asami is a tourist in a new city and needs to find her way around and get to the airport. She's asking for directions and a taxi to the airport.
Asami
Driver
Sure, how can I help you?
Asami
Can you show me the map? I’m trying to find the airport.
Driver
It’s here. (points on the map)
Asami
How far is it from here?
Driver
It takes about 30 minutes on foot.
Asami
Oh, that’s quite a walk. Could you take me to the airport, please?
Driver
Where to? Domestic or international?
Asami
International. I need to catch a flight.
Driver
What airline are you flying?
Asami
My airline is Delta.
Driver
Alright, let’s go.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is Asami trying to find?
2. How long does it take to walk to the airport from where Asami is?
3. Why is Asami going to the airport?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
How can I help you? | May I ask you something? |
It’s here. | Can you show me the map? |
It takes about __ minutes on foot. | How far is it from here? |
Where to? | Take me to the airport , please. |
Domestic or international? | International |
What airline are you flying ? | My airline is ____. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
Driver
Sure. How can I help you?
Tourist
Driver
Let' see.. We are here now.. and here it's here.
Tourist
Thank you. How far is it from here?
Driver
Taxi Driver
Where to?
Tourist
Driver
Tourist
International
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are in a new city and need to find the airport.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist and the other will be the driver / local person. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS THE TOURIST | AS THE LOCAL |
|---|---|
Ask for directions to a location. | Offer assistance to a customer |
Ask to show you the map. | Show the map to the passenger. |
Ask about the distance to a nearby attraction. | Tell a customer how long it takes to walk somewhere |
Request a ride to the airport. | Ask someone where they want to go |
Inquire about terminal options. | Determine if a flight is for domestic or international travel |
Identify your airline. | Ask a passenger which airline they are flying with |
(approaches a taxi driver) Excuse me, may I ask you something?