Lesson 10: Come Over to My Place

Summary

Ashley is visiting Anna. She calls to find out how to go to Anna's apartment. Ashley learns about Anna's neighborhood.

Speaking

In this video, learn to say the new words. Learn to give directions to a place. You can also download the Activity Sheet and practice giving directions to a friend.

Conversation

Let's Learn English Lesson 10: Come Over to My Place

Anna: Hi! Today, my friend Ashley, is coming over. I am showing her my new apartment! Oh! That’s Ashley calling.

Anna: Hi Ashley!

Ashley: Hi Anna! I’m coming to your apartment. Where is your apartment?

Anna: My apartment is near the Columbia Heights Metro.

Ashley: It is near the Columbia Heights Metro?

Anna: Yes. Exit the Metro and turn right. Then at the bus station turn left. Then walk straight ahead.

Ashley: Okay. Exit Metro, turn right, turn left, then go straight ahead?

Anna: Yes. My apartment is near a coffee shop.

Ashley: Okay. See you soon!

Anna: Hi,  Ashley.

Ashley: Anna,  Which coffee shop? There are three coffee shops.

Anna: Okay, my apartment is across from a big department store.

Ashley: A big department store? Ah, I see it!

Anna: Okay! Bye, Ashley. See you soon!

Ashley: Okay. See you soon.

Anna: Ashley! Ashley! Ashley! Over here! It’s Anna! It’s Anna! Hi!

Anna: I love having my friends over. Come on!

Ashley: Great!

Writing

How do you tell someone how to find your school? Or where you work? Try writing directions to a place near you. Send us an email or give us directions in the Comments section. Click on the image below to download the Activity Sheet and practice with a friend.

Activity Sheet - Lesson 10

 

 

Learning Strategy

Learning Strategies are the thoughts and actions that help make learning easier or more effective. The learning strategy for this lesson is Use Images. When we listen to directions, it helps to use an image in our mind or on a screen or paper to understand them better. Here is an example.
Marcos wants to go to his friend Lucia's house. He asks her to give him directions. As he listens, he draws a map on a piece of paper. Lucia says, "Turn right at the supermarket." Marcos draws a box with an 'S' on his map. He draws an arrow (=>) to the right. When he is walking to Lucia's house, he thinks of the map. He remembers the supermarket and the arrow. He turns right and finds Lucia's house.
How do you use images to understand and remember English? Write to us in the Comments section or send us an email. Teachers, see the Lesson Plan for more details on teaching this strategy.

Listening Quiz

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