LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. What transportation do you take in going to school/work?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Asami is taking a taxi to a new part of town and is engaging in conversation with the taxi driver.
(Driver is pulling over to pick up the guest)
Asami
Driver
Yes, I do. It’s four stops from here. The fare is about 15 dollars.
Asami
I see.
Driver
Hop in.
(Asami gets in the car.)
Asami
Do I pay now or later?
Driver
You can pay later. You may look at the meter to check the amount you’re going to pay.
Asami
I see. Can you also tell me when to get off?
Driver
Of course!
(Arrives at the destination)
Driver
We're here.
Asami
Thanks. How much again?
Driver
That’ll be 14 dollars.
Asami
Here you go. Keep the change.
Driver
Thank you! Have a nice day!
Asami
You too!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How many stops away is Maple Street from Asami's current location?
2. When does Asami pay the fare to the driver?
3 How does the driver respond when Asami asks if he will be informed when to get off?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
Hop in! | Do you stop at _____ street? |
The fare is ___. | Do I pay now or later? |
It’s ___ stops. | Can you tell me when to get off? |
Here we are | Thanks. How much? |
That’ll be __ dollars | Keep the change. |
Have a nice day. | You too |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Tourist
Driver
That'll be 20 dollars.
Tourist
Here you are. Keep the change
Driver
Tourist
Do you stop at 42nd Street?
Driver
Tourist
Driver
You have to pay first. The fare is 2.50 dollars.
Tourist
Driver
It's easy. It's four stops.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are in a new city and need to take a taxi to 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 |
|---|---|
Get into the cab and ask for directions to a location. | Invite the passenger to get into the taxi. |
Ask about when to pay. | Respond to the question on when to pay. |
Ask about when to get off. | Respond to the question on when to get off. |
Arrive at your destination by taxi | Tell the passenger the fare. |
Give the payment. | Receive payment and acknowledge the tip. |
Leave the vehicle and wish the driver a good day | Wish the passenger a good day. |
Hello! Do you stop at Maple Street?