This presentation is made for those who learn English for travelling purposes.

2. Objectives
1) Listen for details ( listen comprehension )
2) Listen and write ( jut down expressions )
3) Come with a dialogue related to the theme.
4) Practice conversations ( speaking )

3. Think about the taxis in your country and answer the following questions :
• What is 'taxi' in your language?
• What color are the cars ?
• do the cars have a meter ?
• What is the minimum price for a ride ?
• Are taxis cheap or expensive to use?
• Do taxi drivers in your country take advantage of tourists? If so, how?
• Do you use taxis regularly, or not at all? Why?
• Is it difficult to find one? Always or only sometimes?

4. 1. The thing she hates the most is that the _____________ .
a. taxis aren’t air-conditioned
b. drivers drive too fast
c. drivers are rude
2. The thing he likes the most is ______ .
a. the prices
b. that the taxis are clean
c. the drivers
3. The thing he hates the most is that the ______ .
a. taxis are too expensive
b. drivers don’t speak English very well
c. taxis are not very safe
4. The thing she likes the most is that the ___________
a. taxis are comfortable
b. drivers speak English well
c. taxis are very cheap

5. Situation
Imagine you check out of a hotel and you want to go the visit some
places and the city. You stopped a taxi and you get in . What
conversation you may have with the driver. Work with your partner
and write a dialogue.

6. Taxi Driver:
Good morning ma’am. Where are you headed?
Passenger:
Good morning! The Hyatt, on Cathedral Place. I’m sure you know where that is?
Taxi Driver:
I certainly do. It is a popular hotel.
I see you have a suitcase, are you just visiting?
Passenger:
Yes, I am here on business, but I will hopefully have some spare time to see some of the sights.
I should have some time on the weekend to get out and about.
Taxi Driver:
Well, welcome to our city. It’s a really nice time of year to visit. It’s not too hot or too cold. There’s lots
to see and do.
I really recommend checking out York Street. It’s a popular shopping area.
Passenger:
Oh, that sounds interesting. I do need to do some shopping for my husband and family.
Thanks for the tip.

7. Taxi Driver:
Here, please take my card and if you need a ride anywhere give me a call. If I am available, I
would love to drive you around.
Passenger:
Thanks, that is very kind of you. I may just take you up on that.
Taxi Driver:
How long are you staying, may I ask?
Passenger:
I’ll be here about ten days, so I should have plenty of time to see the most popular attractions.
Taxi Driver:
Okay, here we are. It’s thirty-seven dollars and forty cents. Will you be paying by cash or credit
card?
Passenger:
Cash please. Here you go.
Taxi Driver:
Here’s your change ma’am. Enjoy your stay and I hope to see you again.

8. Main expressions you may need in a taxi
Where would you like to go? / where to ?
Could you turn on the air conditioner ?
I’d like to go to ……. / can you drive me to ……………..
How much will it cost?
Could we stop at a ……………?
Is the meter switched on?
How long will the journey take?
Do you mind if i open the window ?
How much do you owe me ?
Could i have the receipt please ?
Could you help me put my bags in the trunk ?

9. Make sentences from the words bellow
 For - over - thanks - pulling .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 Going - the - museum - national - of art - i’m - to .
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
 long - does - how - take - get - to - it - there ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 well - that’s - all - depends - on - the - traffic .
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 do - what - you - know - the museum - time - closes ?
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 would - i - around - guess - 6 pm .
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