Useful English Phrases for Taking a Taxi

Useful English Phrases for Taking a Taxi
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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Useful English Phrases for Taking a Taxi

Slide 1 - Slide

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use English phrases when taking a taxi.

Slide 2 - Slide

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson.
What do you already know about taking a taxi in a foreign country?

Slide 3 - Mind map

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Greetings
Hello, I need a taxi please. Could you take me to the airport?

Slide 4 - Slide

Explain the importance of greetings and how to politely ask for a taxi.
Directions
Could you take me to the train station? How do I get to the city center?

Slide 5 - Slide

Teach how to ask for directions and the most common landmarks.
Time
Could you please hurry? I'm running late. How long will it take to get there?

Slide 6 - Slide

Teach how to ask for the estimated time of arrival and how to express urgency.
Payment
How much does it cost to get to the hotel? Can I pay with a credit card?

Slide 7 - Slide

Teach how to ask for the fare and the payment methods available.
Problems
I think we're lost. Can you please turn around? Could you help me with my luggage?

Slide 8 - Slide

Teach how to express problems or discomforts and how to ask for help.
Small Talk
How's your day going? Do you recommend any good local restaurants?

Slide 9 - Slide

Teach how to engage in polite conversation for a more pleasant ride.
Thank You
Thank you very much for your help. Have a nice day!

Slide 10 - Slide

Teach how to express gratitude and say goodbye politely.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 11 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 12 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 13 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.