6a. Calling a Taxi/Uber
6a. Calling a Taxi/Uber
Context: The caller needs a ride but isn’t confident about giving directions.
Speaker A (Korean English Learner – Passenger)
You are at Central Library, 123 Maple Street.
You need a ride to Golden Mall, 450 Oak Avenue.
Ask how long the wait is and if they accept cash or card.
You might mishear "10 minutes" as "16 minutes"—ask to repeat.
Speaker A (Passenger) must provide:
Pickup Location – "I’m at Central Library, 123 Maple Street."
Destination – "Take me to Golden Mall, 450 Oak Avenue."
Ride Type – "Just for me, no extra luggage."
Payment – "I’ll pay cash."
Why? Drivers need clear pickup/drop-off points.