Tammy's taxi ride

ESL Course: Easy English Lessons

Practice speaking English with these simple story and conversation lessons.

PDF: Tammy's taxi ride

Warm-up

  1. Have you ever been in a taxi? (Yes, I have.)
  2. Do you like visiting museums? (Yes, I do. I went to...)
  3. Can you read a map? (Yes, I can.)

Vocabulary Match

fare •• well-known
famous •• fee
noticed •• arrived
confused •• puzzled
directions •• saw
reached •• instructions

Vocabulary Answers

farefee
famouswell-known
noticedsaw
confusedpuzzled
directionsinstructions
reachedarrived

Story

Tammy was visiting a new city and wanted to see the famous art museum, but she got lost. She waved down a taxi and said, "To the art museum, please." The driver nodded and started driving.

After a few minutes, Tammy noticed they were going the wrong way. "This isn't right!" she said, checking her map. The driver looked confused and asked, "Do you know the way?" Tammy smiled and gave him directions. "Turn left at the next street, then go straight past the park."

Soon, they reached the museum. Tammy laughed as she paid the fare. "Maybe I should drive next time!" she joked. It was a ride she would always remember.

Quiz

  1. Where did Tammy want to go?
  2. What did Tammy say when they went the wrong way?
  3. What did Tammy use to check the way?
  4. What did Tammy say she might do next time?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Tammy wanted to go to the art museum.
  2. Tammy said, "This isn't right!"
  3. Tammy used a map to check the way.
  4. Tammy said, "Maybe I should drive next time!"

Conversation

Tammy:Hi! Can I get in?
Driver:Of course! Hello! Where to today?
Tammy:To the art museum, please.
Driver:Got it! Let's go!
Tammy:Oh no, this isn't right.
Driver:Oh dear, I'm lost! Do you know the way?
Tammy:Yes, turn left here and go straight!

Discussion

  1. Have you ever given directions to someone?
  2. What's your favorite place to visit in a new city?
  3. Have you used a map app on a phone?
  4. Have you ever used a train or bus timetable? Was it easy to understand?

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