Characters:
- Alex (native resident)
- Jamie (vacationer)
Scene: Alex is sitting on a park bench when Jamie approaches, wanting at a map.
Half 1: Beginning the Dialog
Jamie: (wanting confused) Excuse me, do you communicate English?
Alex: (smiling) Sure, I do! How can I enable you to?
Jamie: Oh, thank goodness! I’m a bit misplaced. I’m attempting to get to town museum, however I can’t determine this map.
Alex: No worries! The museum isn’t too removed from right here. Are you strolling or taking public transport?
Jamie: I’d choose strolling if it’s shut.
Alex: Good! It’s a few 10-minute stroll. I can offer you instructions.
Jamie: That might be wonderful, thanks!
Half 2: Giving Instructions
Alex: Alright, so first, you’ll need to go straight down this path till you attain the principle street.
Jamie: Okay, straight forward. Received it.
Alex: Then, if you get to the street, you’ll see a giant fountain on your left.
Jamie: A fountain? Okay, I’ll look for that.
Alex: Proper. After the fountain, flip proper onto Maple Avenue.
Jamie: Flip proper at Maple Avenue…
Alex: Sure! Then, stroll straight for about 5 minutes. You’ll go a café and a bookstore.
Jamie: Café and bookstore—acquired it.
Alex: After the bookstore, the museum will be on your left. It’s a giant white constructing with tall columns.
Jamie: Huge white constructing with columns. Sounds simple sufficient!
Half 3: Confirming & Double-Checking
Jamie: Simply to be sure that—I’m going straight to the fountain, flip proper on Maple Avenue, stroll previous a café and bookstore, and the museum is on the left?
Alex: Precisely! You’ve acquired it.
Jamie: Nice! And is there a landmark close to the museum, simply in case I miss it?
Alex: Hmm… sure! There’s a giant clock tower proper throughout the road. You can’t miss it.
Jamie: Good, that helps so much.
Half 4: Various Choices
Jamie: What if I needed to take a bus as a substitute?
Alex: Oh, positive! There’s a bus cease simply over there. (factors) You’d take Bus 205—it goes instantly to the museum.
Jamie: How usually does the bus come?
Alex: Each quarter-hour. The following one must be right here in about 5.
Jamie: And the way a lot is the fare?
Alex: It’s $2. Actual change solely, although.
Jamie: Good to know. Thanks!
Half 5: Small Discuss & Pleasant Recommendation
Alex: So, is this your first time in town?
Jamie: Sure! I simply arrived yesterday. It’s lovely right here.
Alex: Oh, good! The museum is a fantastic place to begin. They’ve a extremely cool historical past exhibit.
Jamie: That’s what I heard! Do you advocate every other locations to go to?
Alex: Positively try the waterfront—there are nice eating places there. And for those who like parks, Greenfield Gardens is pretty.
Jamie: I’ll add these to my checklist!
Half 6: Wrapping Up
Jamie: Properly, thanks a lot for your assist! I actually respect it.
Alex: No drawback at all! Take pleasure in your go to.
Jamie: I will! Oh, one very last thing—is it protected to stroll round right here at night time?
Alex: Principally, sure. However I’d stick to well-lit areas and perhaps keep away from strolling alone too late.
Jamie: Good recommendation. Thanks once more!
Alex: You’re welcome! Have enjoyable at the museum!
Jamie: I will! Bye!
Alex: Bye! Take care!
Key Phrases for English Learners:
Asking for Assist:
- “Excuse me, do you communicate English?”
- “I’m a bit misplaced. Can you assist me?”
- “How do I get to…?”
- “Is it removed from right here?”
Giving Instructions:
- “Go straight till…”
- “Flip left/proper at…”
- “It’s a few 10-minute stroll.”
- “You’ll see a [landmark] on your left/proper.”
Confirming Instructions:
- “Simply to be sure that…”
- “So, I’m going straight, then flip left?”
- “Is there a landmark close to it?”
Public Transport:
Pleasant Dialog:
- “Is that this your first time right here?”
- “Do you advocate every other locations?”
- “Is it protected to stroll round at night time?”
Extra conversations: