Giving Directions

Hello and welcome! This is a listening-focused lesson with the topic giving directions. Before we start the lesson, try answering these questions!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

Identify language expressions related to asking and giving directions in a dialogue correctly
Mention the location of places from a monologue accurately
Pronounce vocabulary related to giving directions precisely

GLOSSARY

Note: You can click certain words on the English explanation to see their meaning. You will be directed to the Cambridge Dictionary page!

Assistance

ENG: help that is given to people when they have experienced a difficult situation

IND: memberikan bantuan; pertolongan; sokongan

Delighted

ENG: very pleased

IND: sangat senang

Eligible

ENG: having the necessary qualities or fulfilling the necessary conditions

IND: memenuhi syarat

Escort

ENG: to go with someone and show them a place

IND: menyertai atau mendampingi

Landmark

ENG: a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are

IND: tengara atau tanda pengenal peristiwa penting

Nearby

ENG: not far away

IND: dekat, di sekitar

Opposite

ENG: being in a position on the other side; facing

IND: berlawanan, didepan, hadap - hadapan

Toward

ENG: in the direction of, or closer to someone or something

IND: menuju; ke arah

Source: Cambridge Dictionary & KBBI Daring

PRE - ACTIVITY

Before we start the lesson, let's play a game! The game is called Do as I Say, Not as I Do. Here are the instructions to play the game:

The teacher will give instructions, for example, 'Turn left!'
The students will have to follow the instructions.
However, while giving the instructions, the teacher will try to mess up by doing an action different from the instructions. For example, 'Turn left!' but the teacher will turn right.
The students who fail to follow the instructions will be eliminated.

Stay focused and listen to the instructions. Happy playing! 😆

MAIN ACTIVITY

Let's play bingo! Listen to the dialogue and pay attention to the words given in the bingo card. If you heard any of these words below in the dialogue, cross them out. When you get four boxes crossed, diagonally or vertically, scream bingo!

Asking and giving directions bingo.mp4

Let's learn the language expressions for asking and giving directions!

Asking and giving directions dialogue 2.mp4

Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps! Then, rephrase the highlighted language expressions. For example, 'How can I get there?' can be rephrased to 'Do you mind telling me the directions?'. Refer to the presentation from the previous activity!

Guest: Excuse me, I’m _______________ for my room. It’s the Executive Suite on level 13.

Hotelier: Welcome, ma’am! I’ll be happy to ____________ you to your room. Please follow me to the elevator.

Guest: Thank you so much! By the way, where is the spa _______________? I’d love to visit it later.

Hotelier: The spa is on __________ 4, ma’am. It’s open __________ from 6 AM to 10 PM, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy it.

Guest: That sounds lovely! And I heard about the Horizon Lounge. Could you tell me more about it?

Hotelier: Of course! The Horizon Lounge is an _______________ lounge for guests staying in the Executive and Presidential Suites. Guests often enjoy afternoon snacks there, and the view is absolutely _______________.

Guest: How can I get there?

Hotelier: The Horizon Lounge is on the 23rd. From your room, you can go to the _______________ elevator and push the number 23. You will immediately see it when you arrive on the floor. However, make sure to bring your card room with you to prove that you are _______________ to enjoy the Horizon Lounge.

Guest: Oh, I can’t wait to check that out! It sounds wonderful. By the way, I have children with me, and I was wondering if there’s a swimming pool in the hotel.

Hotelier: Yes, ma’am. The swimming pool is on the ground floor, and it’s perfect for families. There’s even a children’s pool called the Aqua Playground. Your kids will have a fantastic time there!

Guest: That’s fantastic! Can you give more ____________ on where it is?

Hotelier: As I said, it is on the ground floor. Therefore, you can take the elevator to the ground floor. When you arrive, you will see a big glass door that will bring you outside of the hotel. Go __________ the door and keep walking ahead. You will immediately see the pool ___________________ the pool bar. This way, ma’am. The Executive Suites are just down this _______________.

Guest: Thank you so much for all the information. You’ve been very helpful.

Hotelier: You’re most welcome, ma’am. Here we are—your Executive Suite. Please let me know if there’s anything else you need.

Guest: Thank you! I’m looking forward to a wonderful stay here.

Hotelier: We’re __________________ to have you. Enjoy your stay, ma’am!

This time, listen to a monologue explaining the layout of a hotel. From the monologue, point out the locations of the places mentioned. Then, write down the names of the places based on this map.

Monologue asking and giving directions.wav

POST ACTIVITY

Previously, you have learned some language expressions for giving directions and how to pronounce them. In this activity, let's put in a test! You will see jumbled words. The words are all related to giving directions. If you know the answer, raise your hand and pronounce it correctly. You will be given a point if you pronounce the right answer correctly.

Awesome! You just finished the third lesson. You can continue to the next lesson, which is still about giving directions, but the next lesson will be speaking-focused! See you on the next page! 🥳👋

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