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A1: Train Station: Ask for Platform Help

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Ask where a train leaves, check the time, and understand simple station directions.

Illustration 1: Hana arrives at the station at 9:10.

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Lesson Goal

Ask where a train leaves, check the time, and understand simple station directions.

Warm-Up Questions

  • Do you often take trains or buses?
  • What information do you need before you travel?
  • What can you say when you are not sure where to go?

Introduction

A station can feel busy. There are signs, numbers, and many people. You do not need complicated English to get help. You can ask, "Which platform for the train to ...?" In this lesson, Hana needs the train to Central Park Station. She checks the platform and time. She also asks what to do if she misses the train. The most useful skill is checking information twice. Station mistakes can cost time, so short confirmation questions are very helpful.

OPENING

Ask where a the and

A can There are and You do not to You can "Which for the to . "

In this Hana the to Central Park She the and She what to do if she the

The is can so are

Warm-up: Do you or What do you you What can you when you are not where to

NEWS STORY

Part 1: Ask for the Platform

Hana at the at 9:10. Her but she the She to the

She "Excuse me. Which for Central Park " The at the and "

Hana " The "Yes. and " Hana "Thank you. " She has the and the

Check your understanding

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Which platform does Hana need?

You can start like this: It is because

Part 2: Check the Time

Hana at the She to if she has She "What does it "

The "It at 9:18. " Hana Thank you. " She has so she but

At the she the It Central Park 9:18. The the Hana

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What time does the train leave?

You can start like this: It is because

Part 3: If You Miss It

Hana If she the she a She "Is there "

The "Yes. The is at 9:30. " Hana "Okay, you. " This her

She the 9:18 she on, she "Does this to Central Park? " A "Yes, it does. " Hana on the

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When is the next train?

You can start like this: It is because

CLOSING

is and Ask for the Ask for the Repeat the Check the

Useful are: "Which for . ", "What does it ", "Is there ", and "Does this to . "

Final Reflection

Study Train Station: Ask for Platform Help in a clear English news lesson.

Final Speaking Task

Situation:A station can feel busy. There are signs, numbers, and many people.

AHanaBWorker
Hana

Excuse me. Which platform for Central Park Station?

Worker

Platform four.

Worker

Platform four?

Worker

Yes. Go straight and turn left.

Hana

Thank you.

Worker

What time does it leave?

Role-play asking for a train, platform, time, and next train.

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a place where trains or buses stop
the place where you get on a train
a place where workers answer questions
go away from a place
walk forward
move to the left side
the train after this one
arrive too late for the train

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