Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Asking for Directions

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

Now, you will ask me the following questions and you will summarize my responses later. Please take note of my responses as needed.

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. Did you join any school clubs when you were a student?
3. Did your school have school uniforms?
4. Do you think all students should join school clubs?
5. Do you think school clubs are as important as classes?

PART B_3

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

PART B_4

My tutor’s name is

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_6

PART C_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

afraid
wrong
mind
direction
cross

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We will read aloud the phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART D_2

1. Do you know
2. I’m afraid, but
3. Would you mind ~ing?
4. cross the road
5. keep going for~
6. First, Next (Then)…

PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
After reading it once, we will switch roles.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

On the way to school
Kei:
 Excuse me. Do you know where ABC School is?
Jam:
 I’m afraid, but you’re going in the wrong direction.
Kei:
 Oh, am I? Would you mind telling me the way?
Jam:
 No problem. First, go back the way you came until you see Sakura Cafe.
Kei:
 Ugh. Is it far?
Jam:
 It is. And then cross the road. Next, keep going south for about 1 kilometer.

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part E_2.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. Excuse me. Where is the nearest train station?
Answer: I’m ______, but it’s a bit far from here. You should take a taxi.
2. Are we going in the right direction?
Answer: Ah, I think… we’re going in the ________ direction. We should go back.
3. Would you mind telling me how to get to Asakusa?
Answer: Sure. F_____, take the Shinjuku line. N_____, take the Asakusa Line.
4. Have you ever been asked for directions by someone? What was the situation like?
Answer: Yes/No, I have/have never been asked for ________ by someone/anyone. It was like ___________.
5. Can you ask anyone for directions without hesitation?
Answer: Yes/No, I ________________________.

PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

Student:
 Excuse me. Do _________ where the nearest bus stop is?
Tutor:
 I’m afraid, but I’m a stranger here. Let’s find a bus stop together.
Student:
 Would you ______________ me the way to the community center?
Tutor:
 Sure. Go straight down this road and turn right at the second corner.
Student:
 Are we __________ right direction to Shinagawa station?
Tutor:
 Yes. According to the map, we’re going in the right direction.
Student:
 Have you ever been asked _____________ by someone? What was the situation like?
Tutor:
 Yes/No, I have/have never been asked for ________ by someone/anyone. It was like ___________.
Student:
 Can you ask anyone for directions without ____________?
Tutor:
 Yes/No, I can/cannot ask anyone for directions without hesitation.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PART H_2

Situation 1: (On the street) You are meeting up with your friend at a cafe. You are on your way to the cafe. But you are lost. Let’s ask someone nearby for directions.

(Your tutor will be giving the direction.)
Items to mention: – How to get there
– How far it is from here
– How long it takes to get there

PART H_3

Situation 2: (At a grocery store) You want to buy milk. But you can’t find the dairy section. Let’s ask a clerk where it is.

(Your tutor will be the clerk.)
Items to mention: – What you are looking for
– Where the dairy section is
– Saying thank you

PART H_4

Situation 3: (At school) It is your first day of taking a music class. Let’s ask your classmate to take you to the music room.

(Your tutor will be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – Where the music room is
– If s/he can take you there
– Who the music teacher is

PART H_5

Situation 4: (At a station) You found a purse. You want to bring it to the lost-and-found office. Let’s ask the station staff where it is.

(Your tutor will be the station staff.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not there is a lost-and-found office
– Where the lost-and-found office is
– Tell where you found it

PART H_6

Situation 5: (In your neighborhood) You are asked for directions by a stranger. Let’s give him or her direction.

(Your tutor will be asking you for directions.)
Items to mention: – Turn right (left) at ~
– Go straight (along)
– It’s on your right (left).