If you’re an ESL teacher in China I’ve got a great PowerPoint for you on Asking for Directions.
If you’re not a teacher in China you can still get some use out of this, and let me tell you why:
I really couldn’t tell you when I made this PPT, or if I even used it. I found it in my old ESL files today, and I have a feeling I made it when I was teaching in public schools in 2009.
Either way, it can work for you, especially if you’re in China, as you can see from this slide:
- First, it’s free;
- Next, it’s got 30 slides, killing a possible 30 minutes of class;
- Then, it’s got tons of great ‘asking for directions’ vocabulary words;
- Finally, you can take this Asking for Directions ESL PowerPoint and adapt it, add pictures, and really make it a fun time in your class.
I really couldn’t tell you when I made this PPT, or if I even used it. I found it in my old ESL files today, and I have a feeling I made it when I was teaching in public schools in 2009.
Either way, it can work for you, especially if you’re in China, as you can see from this slide:
I’ve got the Chinese characters right up there for your students, and down below some examples of how to use them in a sentence. Some teachers frown on using the First Language (or L1) in the classroom, but I don’t.
Here’s another one that I think would be great with some pictures of the places listed:
Here’s another one that I think would be great with some pictures of the places listed:
If you could go out with your camera and take a picture of a 7/11 then this PPT would really work. I know if you’re in Shenzhen you’ve got one on every corner.
Here’s a good slide that shows how this Asking for Directions ESL PowerPoint can help all teachers, even those teaching ESL to adults:
Here’s a good slide that shows how this Asking for Directions ESL PowerPoint can help all teachers, even those teaching ESL to adults:
You’ll get some simple language and words that your students can use. Of course this is all building up to the end of the PPT, and this slide is actually #17. You’re trying to get your students comfortable with this language so they can make a dialogue or just write a few sentences about where they live.
And remember, you can always do the same lesson again, or at least parts of it in a recap lesson. Students might have zero interest, but it sure reinforces the material.
When it comes to that material you might want to use visuals, and maps are perfect for that. Try to lay out vocabulary and even add in your own pictures.
And remember, you can always do the same lesson again, or at least parts of it in a recap lesson. Students might have zero interest, but it sure reinforces the material.
When it comes to that material you might want to use visuals, and maps are perfect for that. Try to lay out vocabulary and even add in your own pictures.
Consider doing a map of your school, having students describe or draw how they get from the main gate to the classroom. This slide has some helpful language for that:
As you can see, there’s lots of different ideas and combinations you can do with this simple ESL Asking for Directions Powerpoint.
It’s very basic with no animations or pictures...really one of my early ESL PPTs. That's why it's free, but I know you can spruce it up. Have fun!
Download the free ESL Asking for Directions PowerPoint!
It’s very basic with no animations or pictures...really one of my early ESL PPTs. That's why it's free, but I know you can spruce it up. Have fun!
Download the free ESL Asking for Directions PowerPoint!
