Lesson 3: Making Requests & Giving Directions

Part 1: How to Make Requests Politely

[Scene: Slide showing request phrases.]

Instructor: “In English, when we ask for something, we should be polite. Here are some common ways to make requests:

1️⃣ Can you help me, please? 2️⃣ Could you tell me the time? 3️⃣ May I borrow your pen? 4️⃣ Would you mind opening the window?

Using please, could, may, and would you mind makes you sound more polite!”

Part 2: Example Conversations – Making Requests

[Scene: At a restaurant]

👩: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please? 🦰🍳: Sure! Here you go. 👩: Thank you!

Instructor: “This is a polite way to ask for something. Now, let’s see another example.”

[Scene: In a library]

👩: May I borrow this book, please? 📚: Yes, but please return it in two weeks. 👩: Of course! Thank you!

Instructor: “See how we use May I to ask for permission? Now, let’s learn how to give directions.”

Part 3: How to Give Directions Clearly

[Scene: Slide with common direction words.]

Instructor: “When someone asks for directions, use clear and simple words. Here are some important phrases:

1️⃣ Go straight for two blocks. 2️⃣ Turn left at the traffic light. 3️⃣ Take the first right. 4️⃣ It’s next to the bank. 5️⃣ It’s opposite the supermarket.

Let’s see these in action!”

Part 4: Example Conversations – Giving Directions

[Scene: A tourist asking for directions.]

Instructor: “When someone asks for directions, use clear and simple words. Here are some important phrases:

🦰: Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is? 👩: Sure! Go straight for two blocks, then turn left. The post office is next to the bank. 🦰: Thank you very much! 👩: You’re welcome!

Instructor: “This is how you give clear and helpful directions!”

Part 5: Student Practice (Call & Response)

Instructor: “Now, let’s practice together! I’ll say a request or a direction, and you repeat after me.

❓ Could you help me, please? ✅ (Student repeats)

❓ Go straight and turn right. ✅ (Student repeats)

Great job! Now, let’s do a quick quiz.”

Instructor: “Now you know how to make polite requests and give directions. Try using these in real-life situations! In the next lesson, we’ll learn how to describe things in detail. See you soon!”