Objectives:
CEFR competence:
Listening to Announcements and instructions to understand simple directions relating to how to get from X to Y, by foot or public transport.
Reading for orientation can understand everyday signs and notices: in public places, such as streets, restaurants, railway stations; in workplaces, such as directions, instructions, hazard warnings.
Students will be able to:
1. ask for, understand and give directions
Listening to Announcements and instructions to understand simple directions relating to how to get from X to Y, by foot or public transport.
Reading for orientation can understand everyday signs and notices: in public places, such as streets, restaurants, railway stations; in workplaces, such as directions, instructions, hazard warnings.
Students will be able to:
1. ask for, understand and give directions
A. In this beginner English lesson you will watch people ask questions using "where is" and listen as they receive directions.
Step 1. Watch the first part of the video (from min 0 to min 1:50).
Step 2. Listen to the vocabulary used to give directions (from min 1:50 to 2:35).
Step 3. Finally, answer the questions based on the video (from 2:35 to 3:38).
Step 1. Watch the first part of the video (from min 0 to min 1:50).
Step 2. Listen to the vocabulary used to give directions (from min 1:50 to 2:35).
Step 3. Finally, answer the questions based on the video (from 2:35 to 3:38).
B. If you want to know more phrases for giving directions (text and pronunciation), click here.
C. Let's play the "Destination Impossible" game.
Step 1. Read the game instructions first.
1. Choose a character 2. Choose no timer 3. read the directions on the right hand side. 4. Decide if the directions lead you to point A, B or C 5. Click on the letter that corresponds to the final destination.
Step 2. Click here to play the game
Step 1. Read the game instructions first.
1. Choose a character 2. Choose no timer 3. read the directions on the right hand side. 4. Decide if the directions lead you to point A, B or C 5. Click on the letter that corresponds to the final destination.
Step 2. Click here to play the game
D. Independently, click here to use Google Maps to practice directions. Make sure you click on the menu (upper left hand side) and change the website to English.
Task: In the search space, write a place nearby where you want to go. Using the map, write the directions on a separate piece of paper. Then click on the directions icon (specifically details) and compare your directions to the one provided in the website.
Task: In the search space, write a place nearby where you want to go. Using the map, write the directions on a separate piece of paper. Then click on the directions icon (specifically details) and compare your directions to the one provided in the website.