Finding the Way
Finding the Way
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
out of town
Phrase
aʊt əv taʊn
from a different town/city
He is from out of town and he got lost.
find one's way around
Phrase
faɪnd wʌnz weɪ əˈraʊnd
to move around a place and not get lost
Do you think you can find your way around or do you want me to take you there?
department store
Noun
dɪˈpɑːrtmənt stoʊr
a large store divided into smaller sections which sell different types of goods
This is one of the most famous department stores in the world.
show the way
Phrase
ʃoʊ ðə weɪ
to explain to someone how to reach a place
Just follow me, I'll show you the way.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Excuse me, could you help me, please?
Go straight/go down (the street).
Can you tell me where I can find ... ?
Could you please tell me how to get there?
Can you tell me where we are?
Can you please show it on the map?
Turn (take the turn) left/right.
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Mr. Adachi is looking for a bank.
Akio Adachi
Excuse me, could you help me, please?
David
I can try. What do you need?
Akio Adachi
I'm from out of town and I'm trying to find my way around this place. Can you tell me where I can find a bank?
David
Well, the closest one is in the Woodpecker’s department store.
Akio Adachi
Could you please tell me how to get there?
David
Of course. Let's see... You go down this street, then turn left and walk straight. The department store will be on your right.
Akio Adachi
I'm so sorry, but it’s a bit confusing. Can you show me the way on the map, please?
Mr. Adachi takes out a map.
Akio Adachi
Here!
David
Let me see.
David points his finger at a place on the map.
David
You are here now. The department store is right here, so you turn left here and go straight.
Akio Adachi
I see. Thank you very much!
David
You're welcome!
A few hours later, Mr. Adachi is out walking. He seems to be lost. He asks a police officer to help him.
Akio Adachi
Excuse me, officer, could you help me, please?
Police Officer
What seems to be the problem, sir?
Akio Adachi
I think I might be lost. I’m searching for Grand Duffel hotel.
Police Officer
Oh, I see. Don't worry. It’s close! Go down this street, take the first right turn and the hotel will be next to the tourist agency.
Akio Adachi
Oh, wonderful! Thank you!
Police Officer
Good luck!
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Nathan wants to buy souvenirs, so he’s looking for a souvenir shop.
Nathan
Excuse me, (1), please?
Hyun-woo
Of course.
Nathan
Can you tell me where (2) a souvenir shop?
Hyun-woo
There are a few souvenir shops on Bentinck Street, I think. It’s not far away.
Nathan
That's good to hear. So, how do I (3) there?
Hyun-woo
Go (4) the street. When you see a Starbucks coffee shop (5) left. Then, you will be on Bentinck Street!
Nathan
Thank you for your help!
After a few hours of walking around, Nathan seems to be lost. He goes into a shop to ask for directions.
Shop Clerk
Hello!
Nathan
Hi! Can I just ask you something?
Shop Clerk
Of course, go ahead.
Nathan
Can you tell me (6)? I can't see the street name anywhere.
Shop Clerk
This is Northcote Road.
Nathan
Can you (7) on the map, please?
Shop Clerk
Sure. Here! This is where we are.
The shop clerk points on the map.
Nathan
Ah! Thank you!
Shop Clerk
You’re welcome.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 7
Answer Pool (Questions 1-7)
down
get
I can find
show it
could you help me
turn
where we are
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You are trying to find the closest post office. Ask a passer-by to help you. Your teacher will act as a passer-by. Switch roles after that.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Have you ever been lost? If so, describe the situation.
Do you know your city/town well? Do you think you could help a lost tourist?
Are you good at finding your way or do you easily get lost?
What do you think people who are lost shouldn’t do?
Do you think that being lost can be a fun experience? Why?
