Stage3 Unit17 ASKING ABOUT ONES LOCATION

UNIT

17

ASKING ABOUT ONES LOCATION

In this unit, we are going to study the phrases used when asking where you are. At the end of the lesson, you
will be able to ask someone where you are when you get lost.

At the start of the lesson, the tutor mentions the page and unit number, and then asks the student to
read the title, explanations, as well as BEFORE & AFTER. Give about 10-15 seconds for the student
to do this.
The tutor may say: Today, we are going to study Unit 17 on page 86. Are you ready? First, please
read the title and BEFORE & AFTER on your own.

BEFORE

AFTER

...

Phrases of the day

Read the target phrase first and ask the student to repeat. Then read the sample sentence and ask
the student to repeat. Do this twice for each target phrase. Correct the students intonation and
pronunciation.
The tutor may say: Now, lets go to PHRASES OF THE DAY. I will read each phrase and please
repeat after me.

What

street is this?

Where
Is

are we now on the map?

there around here?

e.g. Is there a convenience store around here?

There

is on .

e.g. There is one on Fifth Street.

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A POINT OF ADVICE
Ask the student to read A POINT OF ADVICE on his/her own before going to the next activity.
The tutor may say: Please read A POINT OF ADVICE first before we go to the next activity.

There is
There is
There is

There is
There is aonesome
There is the book on the desk. There is my book on the desk.
the my There is
The[My] book is on the desk. OK

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Fill in the blanks

Do a role-play of the dialogues in consecutive order. Give the student the part that has a blank. The
student should be able to put the correct phrase in the blank. Repeat the role play before going to the
next one.
The tutor may say: We will do a role-play. Please put the correct phrase in the blank. For number 1,
you will be A and I will be B. Are you ready?
Practice the dialogues again in random order. Encourage the student to pick up speed in reading the
dialogues.
The tutor may say: This time, we will read the dialogues in random order. I will say the number of
the dialogue and please read the part with a blank.

A Excuse me. ( what street ) is this?

B This is Langford Avenue.

A ( Where are we ) now on the map?

B Let me see. I think we are here.

A Excuse me, ( Is there ) a convenience store ( around ) here?

B Yes, but its a little far from here.

A Is there a barbershop around here?

B ( There is ) one ( on ) Main Avenue.

Suggested Extension Question:

When you were abroad, have you ever asked anyone for
directions?

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Role playing
Read each line of the dialogue first and then ask the student to repeat after you. After that, tell the
student to try to imagine the situation.
The tutor may say: Lets read the dialogue first. Please repeat after me. (After reading) Can you
imagine the situation?
Then, do a role-play and switch roles. Before switching roles, ask the student again to try to imagine
the situation.
The tutor may say: Now, lets do a role-play. I will be A and you will be B. Please try to imagine the
situation.

A Excuse me. ( What street is this )?

B This is Baker Street.
A I have a map here, but I'm a little confused about where we are.
( Where are we now on the map )?
B Right here.
A Thank you. And Id like to ask you one more thing. ( Is there ) a
convenience store ( around here )?
B Yes, there is. ( There is ) one ( on ) the next block.
A Okay. Thank you very much for your help.
B You're welcome.

Suggested Extension Question:

When you travel abroad, do you bring a map with you?

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In your own words

Help the student to form sentences using the target phrases below. You may use the suggested
question provided.
The tutor may say: In this activity, you will make sentences using the phrases below. Im going to
ask you a question, and please answer in a complete sentence by using each phrase below.

Is there around here?

(Suggested Question: You are new to a place. You want to go to the supermarket.
Please ask me a question using phrase #1.)

There is on .

(Suggested Question: I want to find a convenient store. I will ask you: Is there a
convenient store around here?)

Say it in English
Check if the student has memorized the sentences below. Ask the student to say each sentence in
English twice in the order given. Then change the order at random and encourage the student to pick
up speed in saying the sentences.
The tutor may say: This time, you will say the sentences in English as I say the number.

What street is this?

A: What street is this?

Where are we now on the map?

A: Where are we now on the map?

Is there a convenience store around here?

A: Is there a convenience store around here?

There is one on Habana Street.

A: There is one on Fifth Street.

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