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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
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Basic English Dialogs:
​Taxis
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ree short dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice.

​Extension activity on attached Page 2.

Answer Key attached on Page 3

Level: Beginner to Elementary

​​Audio and Answer Key are also available in video format below (2:28) for your students!
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DIALOG 1
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DIALOG 2
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DIALOG 3
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Busy Traffic
​Sound Effects

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​Play this video in class to create a more authentic-sounding environment during     your taxi role play.

​Busy Traffic Sound Effects with horns, whistles, motorcycles, a car crash, police sirens, ambulances, sports cars, and even an angry dog!
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​Playing Time: 10 minutes

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Pair Work Discussion
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20 different questions about taxis - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work 

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 minutes
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Discussion Practice
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16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.

These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing.

Activity Notes on Page 2

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

​Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes
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'Find Someone Who'
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Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

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​Version 1 and Version 2)

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time:  15 - 20 minutes
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An original video (5:24) created and uploaded to YouTube by All Things Topics

The 15 words and sentences in the video follow the same order of the answers in the above printable worksheet! Show it to your students as a fun way to check their work.

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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
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15 taxi-related vocabulary items

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes


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   book a taxi
   cab
   destination
   driver
   fare
   flag a taxi
   go straight
   meter
   passenger
​   receipt
   share a taxi
   taxi stand
   tip
   trunk
​   turn
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Rank &
Discuss Opinions

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12 statements about taxis

Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes

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Worksheet
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Brainstorming and dictionary practice

Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below.  All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given.  Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes
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