Teacher Notes
Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar 4-1.
The following vocabulary words are used in this activity:
Part One
Read and listen to the following conversations. Then, practice them with a partner. How do the people ask for and give directions?
Conversation #1
A: Charles, is there a tennis court around here?
B: Yes, there's a tennis court at McGuiness Park.
A: McGuiness Park? Could you tell me how to get there?
B: Sure! It's pretty close. Just walk down the street for three to four blocks. Then, turn left at the corner. Walk two more blocks. You will see it on your right.
A: Great! Thank you!
B: Glad I could help.
Conversation #2
A: Excuse me. Are you from here?
B: Yes, I am. What are you looking for?
A: Well, we're looking for a restaurant to have dinner at. Is there a good restaurant nearby?
B: Actually, there's a really great place down the street called "Luigi's". Do you like Italian food?
A: Yes, that sounds good.
B: Great. It's not too far from here. Just go two blocks. It'll be on the right side.
A: Two blocks? Okay. Thank you very much!
B: No problem.
Part Two
How to Ask for Directions
When you are trying to find your way in a new place, or when you are lost, there are several ways to ask for directions.
Here are some different ways:
| Excuse me, Hello, Hi, |
I'm looking for ... could you tell me how to ...? can you help me find ...? is there a ... around here? is there a ... nearby? |
How to Give Directions
When you are helping someone find their way, there are many expressions you may need.
Here are some different ways to give directions:
|
Go Walk Drive |
straight down the street |
for two/three/four blocks. for 200 metres. for 5 minutes. |
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Go Walk Drive Continue |
around the corner. through the intersection. across the street. past the park/library/etc..
|
|
Turn Take a |
left right |
at the intersection. at the corner. at the end of the street. |
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Cross |
the street. the square. the park. |
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It's It will be You will see it |
on the/your right. on the/your left. |
Example #1 Example #2 Example #3
Excuse me. Can you help me find the library?
Sure. Just go straight down this street for two blocks. You will see it on your right.
Okay, thanks.
No problem.
Hi, I'm looking for a cafe.
There's a cafe on Main Street. Just walk across the park, and take a left on Main. There's a cafe on the corner.
Great. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Hello. Could you tell me how to get to the train station please?
Uh, yeah. Go around the corner, and walk straight to Grainville Street. Cross the street, and the station is on the right.
Thank you so much.
Not a problem.
Part Three
Students work with a partner. Together, students practice giving and following directions according to maps.
Part One
Give directions to your partner according to the maps you see:
Part Two
Ask your partner for directions to the places from the locations below:
Part One
Ask your partner for directions to the places from the locations below:
Part Two
Give directions to your partner according to the maps you see:
Part Four
Look at the way we use Is there...?/There is... in the examples from the conversations:
- Charles, is there a tennis court around here?
- Yes, there's a tennis court at McGuiness Park.
- Is there a good restaurant nearby?
- Actually, there's a really great place down the street called "Luigi's".
With your partner, practice asking and answering with Is there...? / There is... about the following locations:
- good restaurant
- park
- grocery store
- library
- convenience store