Setting the scene

The American is in the «Краснопресненская» metro and now needs to get to the Embassy. He/she knows that it's close enough to walk to, but he/she doesn't know in which direction to head.

Listen to the dialog several times with your books closed. Do not repeat it. Try to understand what the speakers are saying. Working as a group, discuss what was said. Then listen to the American's lines. You are responsible for learning these. You are also responsible for being able to understand the Russian's lines and to respond to them in the appropriate manner.

«КАК ДОЙТИ ДО АМЕРИКАНСКОГО ПОСОЛЬСТВА?»
Простите, как дойти до американского посольства?Excuse me,how do I get to the American Embassy?
Это очень просто. Вам надо выйти из метро на Новинский бульвар и пройти два квартала.It's very simple. You have to go out of the metro onto Novinsky Bul'var and go two blocs.
В какую сторону?In which direction?
Направо. Вы увидите большое жёлтое здание с американским флагом. Это и есть посольство.Right. You'll see a big yellow building with an American flag. That's the Embassy.
Большое спасибо.Thank you very much.
Не за что.Don't mention it.

The American has just come out of the «Кропоткинская» metro and needs to get to the Canadian Embassy.

«Как дойти до канадского посольства?»
Вы не скажите, как дойдти до канадского посольство?Could you tell me how to get to the Canadian Embassy?
Вам нужно пройти три квартала, потом повернуть направо. Там будет канадское посольство.You have to go three blocs and then turn right. The Canadian Embassy will be right there.
Значит прямо, а потом налево?So, straight, and then to the left?
Нет, нет! Прямо, а потом направо.No, no, straight and the to the right.
Понял, направо. Спасибо.I understand, right. Thanks.
Пожалуйста.You're welcome.

With your instructor playing the role of the Russian, act out the dialogs. At first adhere closely to the original. Then use as many variations as possible.

Ask how to get to the various locations listed here. Use the following models:

Verify that you've correctly understood the directions you were given. Use the following model.

When you hear you've misunderstood the directions you were given, repeat the corrections back. Use the following models:

Match the correct responses to the appropriate questions.

Follow the directions your instructor will read aloud.

1.

Идите прямо!

2.

Дойдите до двери!

 

Идите направо!

 

Выйдите из класса!

 

Идите налево!

 

Пройдите по коридору!

 

Идите вниз по лестнице!

 

Зайдите в комнату!

 

Идите вверх по лестнице!

 

Подойдите к столу!

 

Идите сюда!

 

Подойдите ко мне!

 

Идите туда!

 

Отойдите от