Lesson 12
Title: Transportation
Subtitle: Lesson 12
Presented by: Fatima
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Welcome to our A1 English Course!
Today, we will be talking about transportation. We’ll learn vocabulary for different types of transportation, how to ask for and give directions, and how to talk about your travel plans.
Let's get started!
Objectives
• Learn vocabulary for transportation.
• Practice asking for and giving directions.
• Talk about travel plans using simple sentences.
• Practice asking for and giving directions.
• Talk about travel plans using simple sentences.
Vocabulary for Transportation
First, let’s learn some common words for different types of transportation.
These are words you’ll need to know when talking about how you get from one place to another.
Bus:
A large vehicle that takes many people from one place to another.
Train:
A vehicle that runs on tracks and is used for long-distance travel.
Car:
A small vehicle for a few people to travel in.
Bicycle/Bike:
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to move.
Taxi:
A car you can pay to take you to a specific place.
Airplane:
A vehicle that flies and takes you to faraway places.
Boat:
A vehicle that travels on water.
Exercise:
Match the transportation word with the correct picture:
These are words you’ll need to know when talking about how you get from one place to another.
Bus:
A large vehicle that takes many people from one place to another.
Train:
A vehicle that runs on tracks and is used for long-distance travel.
Car:
A small vehicle for a few people to travel in.
Bicycle/Bike:
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to move.
Taxi:
A car you can pay to take you to a specific place.
Airplane:
A vehicle that flies and takes you to faraway places.
Boat:
A vehicle that travels on water.
Exercise:
Match the transportation word with the correct picture:
Asking for Directions
Next, let’s learn how to ask for directions when you need help finding a place.
This is very useful when you’re traveling in a new city.
How do I get to the bus station?
Use this to ask for directions to a specific place.
Where is the nearest train station?
Ask this to find the closest train station.
Can you tell me the way to the airport?
Another way to ask for directions.
Examples Dialogue:
Exercise:
Practice asking for directions with a partner.
Choose different places and practice giving clear directions.
Examples Dialogue:
How do I get to the bus station?
Use this to ask for directions to a specific place.
Where is the nearest train station?
Ask this to find the closest train station.
Can you tell me the way to the airport?
Another way to ask for directions.
Examples Dialogue:
A: Excuse me, how do I get to the bus station?
B: Go straight and turn left at the traffic lights.
A: Thank you!
Exercise:
Practice asking for directions with a partner.
Choose different places and practice giving clear directions.
Examples Dialogue:
A: Where is the nearest train station?
B: It’s just around the corner, on the right.
Giving Directions
Now, let’s practice giving directions.
This is helpful if someone asks you how to get somewhere.
Go straight:
Keep going in the same direction.
Turn left:
Make a left turn.
Turn right:
Make a right turn.
It’s on your left/right:
The place is on the left or right side.
Go past the park:
Walk or drive by the park.
Examples Dialogue:
Exercise:
Practice giving directions to a partner.
Use the map provided to help guide your partner to the correct place.
Example Directions:
Go straight, then turn left at the second street. The bus station is on your right.
This is helpful if someone asks you how to get somewhere.
Go straight:
Keep going in the same direction.
Turn left:
Make a left turn.
Turn right:
Make a right turn.
It’s on your left/right:
The place is on the left or right side.
Go past the park:
Walk or drive by the park.
Examples Dialogue:
A: Can you tell me the way to the train station?
B: Sure, go straight, then turn right at the bank. It’s on your left.
Exercise:
Practice giving directions to a partner.
Use the map provided to help guide your partner to the correct place.
Example Directions:
Go straight, then turn left at the second street. The bus station is on your right.
Talking About Travel Plans
Finally, let’s learn how to talk about your travel plans.
This will help you share information about where you’re going and how you’re getting there.
I’m going to the airport by taxi:
Use this to say where you’re going and how.
We’re traveling by train to London:
Say how you’re traveling and where you’re going.
I’m taking a bus to the city center:
Another way to describe your travel plans.
Example Dialogue:
Exercise:
Practice talking about your travel plans with a partner.
Use different modes of transportation and destinations.
Example Dialogue:
This will help you share information about where you’re going and how you’re getting there.
I’m going to the airport by taxi:
Use this to say where you’re going and how.
We’re traveling by train to London:
Say how you’re traveling and where you’re going.
I’m taking a bus to the city center:
Another way to describe your travel plans.
Example Dialogue:
How are you getting to the airport?
I’m taking a taxi.
What about you?
I’m going by bus.
Exercise:
Practice talking about your travel plans with a partner.
Use different modes of transportation and destinations.
Example Dialogue:
A: How are you traveling to the beach?
B: I’m going by car.
Listening Practice
Let’s listen to a conversation about travel plans.
Listen carefully and answer the questions after.
Exercise:
Answer these questions based on the listening:
1. How is the person getting to the train station?
2. Where are they taking the train to?
Listen carefully and answer the questions after.
Exercise:
Answer these questions based on the listening:
1. How is the person getting to the train station?
2. Where are they taking the train to?
Review and Practice
Let’s review what we learned today and do some practice exercises.
Complete the sentences with the correct word:
1. I’m taking a ___ to the city center.
2. Can you tell me the way to the ___ ?
3. Go ___ and turn left.
Complete the sentences with the correct word:
1. I’m taking a ___ to the city center.
2. Can you tell me the way to the ___ ?
3. Go ___ and turn left.
Homework
Great job today!
For homework, write a short paragraph about a recent trip you took.
Include the transportation you used, where you went, and how you got there. Practice reading it aloud.
Example:
Last weekend, I went to the beach. I took a bus to the city center and then walked to the beach. It was a beautiful day!
For homework, write a short paragraph about a recent trip you took.
Include the transportation you used, where you went, and how you got there. Practice reading it aloud.
Example:
Last weekend, I went to the beach. I took a bus to the city center and then walked to the beach. It was a beautiful day!
Thank you for your participation today!