Theme 1: Getting around
(photo
by Jan Jacob Trip used
under terms of Creative Commons license.)
Lesson 1
1. Ask for and understand directions.
2. Express your thanks to someone who has helped you.
3. Ask what time a bus, train, boat or airplane is scheduled to leave or arrive and understand the answers.
4. Buy a one-way or round-trip ticket on a bus, train, boat or airplane.
5. Ask the time of day.
Lesson 2
1. Understand the use of there is/are" and "there isn't/aren't."
2. Ask a gas station attendant for routine service and understand statements such as "The car needs oil/water" and "Everything is OK."
3. Describe repairs needed by your car.
4. Ask a gas station attendant how much for everything and understand his answer.
Lesson 3
1. State malfunctions of your car and understand the mechanic's recommendations.
2. Make arrangements to have your car repaired.
Lesson 4
1. Ask a cabdriver at a taxi stand if he is free.
2. Indicate to a cabdriver your point of destination.
3. Understand when asked if you have any luggage.
4. Tell a taxi driver to go faster when in a hurry.
5. Ask a cabdriver the fare and understand the answer.
6. Tell a taxi driver to keep the change after the fare is paid.