1. Spoken English I Fujian Normal University
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Spoken English I
Fujian Normal University

2. RL pronunciation review
1. Those are some funny girls. 2. We sure live in an interesting world. 3. That company finds some of the biggest pearls.

3. S and Sh: Tongue Twister
She sells seashells by the seashore I saw Susie sitting in a shoeshine shop
FNU Language Enhancement

4. Kinds of Places to Visit
Beach/seaside
Forest
Park
Zoo
Lakes/rivers
Island
Museum
Temple
University campus
Pavilions
Art gallery
Theaters
libraries
Hot springs
Bridges
Towers
Shopping squares/malls
Aquarium
Mountains
Historical sites
Botanical garden
Amusement park (ocean)
Sports stadium/arena
Conservation areas
Restaurants
hotels

5. Kinds of Places to Visit
historical sites
parks
art galleries
restaurants
museums
stores
temples
gardens
zoos
beaches
conservation areas
sports stadium
QUESTIONS
What can you see (there)?
What’s there to see?
What’s there to see in (place)?
ANSWERS
There are lots of/many _____.
There are some/a number of _______.
There are a few _____
There’s a/an _____.

6. Directions: “Janet Says…”Up é
Down ê
Left ç
Right è
Next to/Beside
I I
Behind
 I I I I I 
Ahead/ In front
Over/Above
Under/Below
Straight
Turn Around Q

7. Asking and Giving Directions
A: Where’s the Post office?
B: It’s near the police station.
A: How far is that from here?
B: About half a kilometer, I think.
A: Where’s the zoo?
B: It’s in the north of the city.
A: What’s the best way to get there (from here)?
B: Take the Number 20 bus.
A: What street is the local library on?
B: I don’t know.
A: How can I find out?
B: Why don’t you ask/enquire in that shop?

8. Asking and Giving Directions
A. Excuse me. Is there a supermarket near here?
B. Yes. There’s one near here.
A. How do I get there?
B. At the traffic lights, take the first left and go straight. It’s on the left.
A. Is it far?
B. Not really.
A. Thank you.
B. Don’t mention it.
A. Excuse me. Is there a bank near here?
B. Yes. There’s one at the corner.
A. Thank you.
B. You’re welcome

9. Asking Directions Excuse me/pardon me,… Where is (the police station)?
Could you direct me to (the train station)?
How do I get to (the embassy)?
Could you tell me the way to (the park)?
Which is the quickest way to (the Post Office)?
What’s the best way to (the supermarket)?
What (number) bus do I take to (the city government)?

10. Asking Directions (cont.)
If you are in a car:
What’s the easiest way to (the North Ring Road)?
Is there parking (at Wan Da Shopping Centre)?
Asking about distances:
How far is it?
How long will it take (on foot/by car/by bus/by plane/by camel)?
Can I get there in (ten minutes)?

11. Practice: Asking Directions
In groups of 2 or 3 people, use the following information to practice asking directions and distances:
(a) West Lake Park, bike
(b) Provincial Hospital, car
(c) Walmart (沃尔玛), bus
(d) Zhong Zhou Church, walking

12. Giving Directions To tell people the way: It’s near the (church)
It’s across from/behind/next to (the supermarket)
Go straight/straight ahead
Turn left/right at the (first/second) street/traffic light
Go towards (the park) and turn left
Cross/go across the road
Go over/under the bridge
Go along the street
Go past the (Post Office)

13. Giving Directions (cont.)
To identify the place:
It’s the (first) street
It’s the (first) on the left/right
It’s on the left/right hand side of the road
To tell people distances:
It’s quite far/close
It’s too far to walk. You should take the bus/a taxi.
It’s not very far/it’s quite near here
It’s about (two) kilometers
It’s (ten minutes) on foot/walking/by car
It’s (an hour’s/five minute’s) walk/drive
It should take you (35 minutes/an hour)

14. Practice: Giving Directions
In groups of 2 or 3 people, use the following information to give directions and distances:
(a) West Lake Park, bike, 45 minutes
(b) Provincial Hospital, car, Wuyi Road, Dong Street
(c) Walmart (沃尔玛), #83 bus, 6 stops, 20 minutes
(d) Zhong Zhou Church, walking, along the river, Jiefang Bridge

15. Practice: Asking and Giving Directions In groups of 2 or 3 people, use the map provided and the following information to give directions and distances:
Yonge Street and Bloor Street to Little Italy, 20 minutes walking
(b) Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Avenue to Little India, 20 minutes driving

16. (c) Chinatown (on Spadina Avenue) to Caribbean stores, 15 minutes driving
(d) Greek Town to Korea Town, 15 minutes by subway (along Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue)

17. Homework
Bring your favourite traditional food or item to class next week and explain why it’s special to you in 1 minute.