25 January 2007

Asking and giving directions - a lesson plan

Today is a lesson plan to teach beginners/lower intermediate how to ask and give directions.

My lesson plan is based on a French school book but you basically need a map. A London map, a New York map, whatever suits you. It should be clear (pupils should be able to read the street names easily).

After looking at the map and describing it, you need to have a pairwork / roleplay. One student is a tourist, the other one is just a regular person living in the city. They can make up a dialogue in which the tourist asks for directions and the other one answers him. Make them stand as if they were in the street so that it's more realistic. I'm sure it's fun !

Enjoy !

5eme_Directions.2.pdf