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A1: Asking for Directions in a Station

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Read a simple A1 station passage. Use dictionary support, quick checks, and a separate role play to ask for a platform, exit, and train line.

Illustration 1: Ask about the platform, train, Underground, contactless payment, or return ticket in En...

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Lesson Goal

Read a simple A1 Use dictionary support, quick checks, and a separate play to ask for a and

Warm-Up Questions

  • Do you use trains or buses?

  • What do you ask when you are lost?

  • Do you check or ask a first?

Roleplay Practice

1. Station Signs

A has many People see for the and The are but a can feel

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What signs can people see in a station?

You can start like this: I think...

Useful Phrases

  • Where is the

  • Which

  • Where is the

2. Asking a Worker

When people are not sure, they can ask a A short question is They can say, me. Where is three?" The can answer with a simple

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Who can people ask for help?

You can start like this: I think...

Useful Phrases

  • me.

  • Where is three?

  • Which for...?

3. Understanding Directions

often use simple They say, "Go or "Go It is good to the before you away.

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What directions do station workers often use?

You can start like this: I think...

Useful Phrases

  • Go

4. Checking the Train

Before people get on a they can check one more time. They can ask, "Does this go to Shibuya?" A short yes or no answer can stop a

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What can people ask before they get on a train?

You can start like this: I think...

Useful Phrases

  • Does this go to...?

  • Yes, it does.

  • No, take the next

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Conversation Role Play

Situation

A asks a for help.

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Say

and

At the station Role-play

Turn 1Traveler

me. Where is three?

Turn 2Worker

and

Turn 3Traveler

and

Turn 4Worker

Yes. It is the

Turn 5Traveler

Thank you. Which is this?

Turn 6Worker

This is the Line.

Turn 7Traveler

Does this go to Shibuya?

Turn 8Worker

Yes, it does.

Turn 9Traveler

Great. Where is B?

Turn 10Worker

Go and turn right.

Turn 11Traveler

Thank you for your help.

Turn 12Worker

You are welcome.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

Choose one Read your then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Final Reflection

English is about place and Ask a short question, listen for the and it.

Practice the play again with one new line, or

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Where is...?

  • Which for...?

  • Does this go to...?

Final Speaking Task

Situation

A asks a for help.

Turn 1Traveler

me. Where is three?

Turn 2Worker

and

Turn 3Traveler

and

Turn 4Worker

Yes. It is the

Turn 5Traveler

Thank you. Which is this?

Turn 6Worker

This is the Line.

Turn 7Traveler

Does this go to Shibuya?

Turn 8Worker

Yes, it does.

Try it:

Role-play asking for

Your turn:

Choose one Read your then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • What can people see in a

  • Who can people ask for help?

  • What words are

  • What can people ask before they get on a

  • What question do you want to practice?

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a place where trains or buses stop
the gate people pass through with a ticket
the place where people get on a train
the way out of a place
a place where workers answer questions
a group of trains on one route
walk forward
move to the left side
on a higher floor
on a lower floor

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