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NAME: BOYOUNG KANG
LESSON #: 2 (CONVERSATION)
DATE: 07/23/2015
QUARTER: SUMMER 2015

Content:
Topic: Directions
Student level: Intermediate
Class size: 25 students
Time: 50 minutes
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to ask and give directions using various expressions.
2. Students will be able to produce their own dialogue about asking and giving directions at the
end of the class.
Sources:
1. Wilson, W., & Barnard, R. (1992). Fifty-Fifty: A basic course in communicative English.
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall Regents.
Materials:
- PowerPoint
- Model Dialogue
- Usage handout
- Information Gap Activity
Introduction (5 min)
- T asks Ss to take a paper and write their names and one thing they like on it. Ss make name
tents by folding the papers.
- T introduces his/herself with the name tent and has Ss introduce themselves in the same way.
- Ss are asked to start introducing themselves in turn.
1. Introducing the Topic (3 min)
- T talks about an experience in which she lost way and had to ask for directions.

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- T says, "When you lost your way, how can you ask directions for someone? How can you start
the conversation and get the correct information? We are going to talk about how to ask and give
directions."
2. Model Dialogue & Comprehension Questions (3 min)
- Ts (two student teachers) read the model dialogue.
- T asks comprehension questions to Ss.
Where does Betty want to go? (She wants to go to the post Office.)
How many blocks should Betty go? (She should walk for 2 blocks.)
What is next to the post office? (The supermarket is next to the post office.)
- T listens to Ss' answers.
3. Practice the Dialogue (5 min)
- T reads the dialogue again while Ss are listening.
- Then, T passes out the transcript and gives a few minutes to read it by themselves.
- Ss are asked to practice the dialogue in pairs.
4. Teaching Main Expressions (15 min)
- T starts to teach the dialogue using PowerPoint.
*T tries to have Ss brainstorm phrases/expressions that they use to ask and give directions
besides what T prepared.
PowerPoint
1. How to Ask
do you know where the

is?

Excuse me,
could you tell me where the

is?

Pardon me,
how can I get to the

2. Giving Directions
up
Go straight

(St.name) street for (number) blocks.

down
and
right

Turn

at the
left

1st
2nd

corner.

from here?

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3. Describing Location
next to

just past

just before

across from/opposite

on the corner

in the middle of the block

straight ahead
- After this part, T passes out the handout which presents expressions.
- Then, T shows a map on the screen. T has Ss practice the expressions to describe locations.
T asks the location and Ss answer.
Where is the bakery? (It's next to the nail salon./It's on the corner.)
Where is Jenny's apartment? (It's just passed the flower shop.)
Where is the restaurant? (It's opposite the souvenir shop.)
- T asks questions to have Ss use as many expressions as possible.
4. Confirm/Repeat
Did you say...?

So, you're saying

Could you say that again?

Could you repeat that?

So, you mean

- T explains that when they want to make sure of what the speaker says, they can say "Did you
say~?" or "So, you're saying~" If they miss information or couldn't hear that, they can use
"Could you say that again?" or "Could you repeat that?"
5. Summary
I got it. You said...
Let me say that again.

Oh I see. Let me get this clear.

Let me see if I understand you correctly.

- T says, "If you summarize the points that you heard at the end of the conversation, you can
check if the information is right and see what you are missing."
5. Practice the Expressions (7 min)
- T gets Ss to look at the dialogue again and check if they can see the expressions that they
learned.
- T shows a map on the screen and reads another dialogue. While T is reading the dialogue, T
points the location of speakers on the screen and follows the route.
- Some pairs of Ss are asked to make a conversation in front of the class. T gives the name of
building that they have to find.

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Dialogue
Betty: Excuse me. How can I get to the Star Hotel from here?
Jane: Um, let me see. It's easy!
Betty: Sounds good. Could you explain how to get there?
Jane: Sure. We are now here, so walk down Tom Road for 2 blocks. Then, turn right when
you see the sidewalk.
Betty: Oh, could you say that again? Where should I turn right?
Jane: There is a sidewalk and traffic signals when you go straight this way for 2 blocks. Then,
walk 1 more block along the Second Street. The Star Hotel is on the corner.
Betty: Oh, I see. Let me get this clear. Walk down the Tom Road for 2 blocks and turn right at
the sidewalk. Then walk 1 more block along the street, right?
Jane: Right! I'm sure you can find it.
Betty: Thank you so much.

6. Information Gap Activity (10 min)

- T has Ss work in pairs where one S is A and the other is B.
- T distributes different handouts to student A and B.
- T gives clear instructions on how to do this activity by demonstrating the first question.
- T allocates to each pair one location and has them make their own dialogue similar to model
dialogue given at first.
- SA asks the direction first and SB answers. SA should write down the name of the building on
the map because there is no indication on SA's handout.
- In the same way, SB asks for the direction and SA answers.

7. Wrap up (2 min)
- T picks one or two pairs and asks them to have a conversation in front of the class.
- T wraps up the class.

Dialogue

Betty: Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is?

Jane: Yes. It's not far from here.

Betty: OK. Could you give me directions to the post office?

Jane: Sure. Go straight down the Main Street for 2 blocks and turn left at the 1st
corner.

Betty: So, you mean I walk that way for 2 blocks and turn left at the corner?

Jane: That's right. Then, walk 1 more block along the street. The post office is just
past the supermarket.

Betty: I got it. You said go straight down the Main street for 2 blocks and turn left
at the corner. Then, after 1 block, it's next to the supermarket, right?

Jane: Perfect. You can't miss it.

Betty: Thank you.

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INDEX
1. Dumbo
2. How to Ask
3. Giving Directions
4. Describing Locations
5. Confirm/Repeat
6. Summary

Dumbo

First

How to Ask Direction

How to Ask

Second

Polite Expressions

do you know where the

is?

Excuse me,
Pardon me,

could you tell me where the

how can I get to the

is?
from here?

Giving Directions

Go straight

up

Third

Go this way

(St.name) street

for (number) blocks.

down

Turn

right
left

at the

1st
2nd

corner.

Describing Locations
next to
just past

Forth

Where?

.
.

just before

Its
across from/opposite
on the corner.
in the middle of the block.
straight ahead.

Confirm/Repeat

Fifth

Did you say?

Did you say?

So, youre saying
So, you mean
Could you say that again?
Could you repeat that?

Summary

Sixth

Right?
Polite Expressions

I got it. You said

Oh, I see. Let me get this clear.
Let me say that again.
Let me see if I understand you correctly.

Thank YOU