Instructional objective
You will be able to talk about describing city and giving direction
Video1 : Visit a City
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Dialogue 1
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Taxi Driver: Hello. Where are you going?
Tourist: To the Louvre Museum, please.
Taxi Driver: Shall I put your bag in the trunk?
Tourist: Thanks. I’ll keep it with me.
Taxi Driver: Here is the Louvre Museum.
Tourist: Thank you. How much is it?
Taxi Driver: 30 euros.
Tourist: Here’s 35 euros. Keep the change.
Taxi Driver: Thank you.
Tourist: Don’t forget your things.
Taxi Driver: Okay.
Tourist:. Have a good day.
Museum Staff: Hi, welcome to the Louvre Museum.
Tourist:. Hi. I’d like three tickets, please.
Museum Staff: Actually, general admission to the Louvre Museum is free. You just have to pay separately for the exhibitions.
Tourist:. Oh, great. I didn’t realize that. What do you have on at the moment?
Museum Staff: We have a wonderful Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, which I’d highly recommend. We also have exhibitions by Picasso and Vincent van Gogh.
Tourist:. I’d love to see the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. How much are the tickets?
Museum Staff: They’re 19 euros for adults and 6 euros for children under 16.
Tourist:. We also have a eight-year-old with us. Do we need a ticket for him?
Museum Staff: No, under tens get in free.
Tourist:. Okay, so two adults and one child then, please.
Museum Staff: What time would you like the ticket for?
Tourist:. Excuse me?
Museum Staff: With exhibitions, especially popular ones like the Leonardo da Vinci, your ticket is for a specific time. There’s a 50-minute slot, and you have to enter the exhibition hall within that time.
Tourist:. You mean, I only get 50 minutes to look around? That’s not long enough.
Museum Staff: No. You can stay as long as you like, it just regulates when you can go in.
Tourist:. I see. In that case, what times are available?
Museum Staff: Well, it’s 9.30 now. I could give you tickets for the 10 to 10.50 entrance slot.
Tourist:. That’s fine.
Museum Staff: That’s 51 euros, please.
Tourist:. Do you take dollars?
Museum Staff: I’m afraid not.
Tourist:. I’ll pay by card, then.
Video 2 : Giving direction
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Dialogue 3: Giving Direction
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Stranger: Oh, excuse me. Where is the nearest metro station? I’m a bit lost.
Host: Oh, I’m sorry. new in town, so you should ask someone else.
Stranger: Anyway, thanks.
Stranger: Oh, excuse me. Could you help me? I’m trying I’m to find the nearest metro station. Which way should I go?
Host: Well, from here you need to go down the street and then take the second turn on the right. And there you will see the entrance to Polotsporto station.
Stranger: Got it. And do I need to change the line to get to Art platform?
Host: Yes, from here, from Polotsporto, you need to go one station to Zolotyevorota and there you need to transfer to Teatralna station. There take a train to Liseva station.
Stranger: Thank you.
Host: Yeah, you’re welcome.
Stranger: Excuse me, hi, do you speak English?
Host: Sure, how can I help?
Stranger: Can you tell me how to get to the airport?
Host: Sure, which one do you need, Boryspil or Zhuliany?
Stranger: Just a sec, it’s International Airport Kyiv, Zhuliany.
Host: Okay, the best way to get there is to take trolley bus number 9. It goes straight to the airport. You can catch it at the bus stop right here.
Stranger: Good. And where can I buy a ticket?
Host: You can buy a ticket on a trolley bus from a ticket collector or a bus driver. It costs 8 hryvnias. But don’t forget to validate your ticket. It’s very important.
Stranger: And by chance, do you know how many stops it is to the airport?
Host: Well, I’m not really sure. But it’s the end of the route and the stops are usually announced so there shouldn’t be any problem.
Stranger: Oh great! Thanks a lot!
Host: Not at all! Have a good trip!
Dialogue 4: The nearest police station
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The dialogue between a tourist and a passerby asking for directions to the police station because the tourist has lost their passport:
Tourist: Excuse me, could you please help me? I seem to have lost my passport, and I need to report it to the police. Do you know where the nearest police station is?
Passerby: Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. Yes, there’s a police station not far from here. Let me give you directions. Go straight down this road for about three blocks until you reach the main intersection. Then, take a left turn, and you’ll see the police station on your right-hand side.
Tourist: Thank you so much for your help! Is it easy to find once I get to the intersection?
Passerby: Yes, it’s quite noticeable. The police station building is large and has a sign with “Police” written on it in big letters. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding it.
Tourist: Great, I appreciate your assistance. Is there anything specific I should do when I get to the police station?
Passerby: When you arrive, explain to the officers at the front desk that you’ve lost your passport. They’ll guide you through the process of reporting it missing and provide you with the necessary paperwork to fill out.
Tourist: Understood. Thank you again for your help. I’ll head there right away.
Passerby: You’re welcome. I hope you find your passport soon. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to ask.
Tourist: I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks once again, and have a great day!
Passerby: You too, take care!