PROGRAMA INGLÉS DE TURISMO Tour Guides Getting Ready to

PROGRAMA INGLÉS DE TURISMO Tour Guides Getting Ready to

PROGRAMA INGLÉS DE TURISMO
Tour Guides
Getting Ready to Start a Tour!
CLASS ONE: Places Around the City
Look at the pictures of the different places in the city and match them to the correct word
Incluir imágenes correspondientes
Zoo
Hotel
Museum
Metro
Planetarium
Park
Theme Park
Mall
Art Gallery
Botanical Garden
Which of these tourist places can I find in Medellín? What are their names? Where are they
located?
e.g. Planetario de Medellín Jesús Emilio Ramírez González is in the Parque de los Deseos
IN – ….in Parque de los Pies Descalzos; ….in Plaza Bolivar; …..in Ciudad del Rio
ON – ….on Calle 10; ……on Avenida El Poblado; …..on Carrera 80
AT - ….at Calle 53 No. 24 – 43; ….at Carrera 80 No. 30 – 56
CLASS TWO: Opening and Closing Times
Write the corresponding time under each clock. Example: It’s 10 o’clock.
1. __________________
4. ________________
2. __________________
5. ________________
3. _______________
6. ______________
Tell your classmate about the opening and closing times of five different places in Medellín
e.g.: Parque Explora opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________________
CLASS THREE: Money and Numbers
fifty pesos
one hundred pesos
two hundred pesos
five hundred pesos
one thousand pesos
five thousand pesos
ten thousand pesos
twenty thousand pesos
fifty thousand pesos
Write these costs in numbers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Five thousand four hundred and fifty pesos
Twenty five thousand five hundred pesos
Fifty seven thousand nine hundred and fifty pesos
One hundred and twenty five thousand pesos
Two thousand six hundred pesos
Seven hundred and fifty pesos
Five hundred and forty five thousand three hundred pesos
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_________
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_________
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CLASS FOUR: Describing Activities
Look at the posters below and complete the information in the chart below
Aqua Park
Come and have fun in the water with all the
family!
Tickets
Children: $25,000
Adults: $32,000
South Zoo
See wild and exotic animals up close!
Tickets
Children: $12,000
Adults: $20,000
9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dinosaur Exhibit
Learn more about the Tyrannosaurus Rex and
other extinct dinosaurs!
Art Gallery
Tickets
Children: $20,000
Adults: $25,000
Tickets
Children: $8,000
Adults: $15,000
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Activity
Ticket Costs
Adults
Children
Opening Time
Closing Time
Create your own poster about an activity in Medellín! Include the same information as above and
present it to the class.
In Medellín there is the Santa Fé Zoo. The tickets cost $9,000 for adults and $4,000 for children. It
opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.
CLASS FIVE: Describing Places
Look at the words below used to describe different places. Which are positive and which are
negative? Write P or N in the space.
wonderful
_____
quiet
_____
majestic
_____
lonely
_____
peaceful
_____
spectacular
_____
busy
_____
important
_____
crowded
_____
ecological
_____
noisy
_____
famous
_____
dark
_____
enchanting
_____
ancient
_____
huge
_____
dangerous
_____
breathtaking
_____
beautiful
_____
comfortable
_____
picturesque
_____
lively
_____
exciting
_____
cold
_____
expensive
_____
gorgeous
_____
Complete the texts below using adjectives from above.
Cerro Nutibara
This is a hill in the center of the city, near the Medellín River. Here, there is a ___________ place,
Pueblito Paisa, where you can observe the city. Pueblito Paisa is a
replica of an __________ village. It has a school, a church, a
pharmacy, bars, markets and a _________ square with a fountain
made of stone. The entrance is free.
Jardín Botánico Joaquín Antonio Uribe (Botanical Garden)
The botanical garden, located in the center of the city, has a ____________ variety of
flora. It has many different attractions: an auditorium, a lake, an orchid room, and an
ecological train. The ___________ attraction is the orchid room where the most
_______________ orchids in the world can be observed. The entrance is free.
CLASS SIX: Places to Visit
Write a short description of the pictures below.
1. ________________________
2. _______________________
4. ________________________
5. ________________________
3. _____________________
6. ____________________
Read the information on Portobello Market and answer the questions below
1. What time does Portobello Market open?
___________________________________
2. Where is Portobello Market located?
___________________________________
3. What can you buy in Portobello Market?
___________________________________
Now, write some information about a place in Medellín. Include three important pieces of
information about this place.
CLASS SEVEN: Giving Directions
Look at the map below and complete the chart using the information provided.
Street Information
Nearby Buildings
It’s on 2nd Avenue
next to the bank
It’s on Elm Street
It’s on the corner of
2nd and Elm
between the pharmacy
and the shoe store
across from the cafe
Floor Information
(Option)
X
on the second floor
X
Possible
Buildings?
Practice the following conversation with a partner using the substitutions in the box:
A: Do you know where I can get a cup of coffee?
B: Sure. You could try the Starry Café.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s on 2nd Avenue across from the pharmacy.
A: Thanks.
B: No problem
get some hiking
boots
get some cat food
buy some milk
work out
buy some pants
grab a hamburger
get some aspirin
see a movie
buy a book
mail a letter
buy some CDs
get a bite to eat
Write down the located of two important places in Medellín.
e.g. The Centro Colombo Americano is on El Palo Avenue across from Piccolo Pizza.
CLASS EIGHT: Giving Recommendations
What are the best places to visit in Medellin? Rank these from 1 to 6.
_____ Parque Lleras
_____ Parque Norte
_____ Museo de Arte Moderno
_____ Jardin Botánico
_____ Parque Explora
_____ Parque de los Pies Descalzos
What suggestions would you give these people for activities in Medellín? Use the phrases in the
box below to help you write three activities for each.
You should go to….
Going to….is a must!
How about visiting…
You must see ….
I definitely recommend…
…..is a great place to visit.
1. ____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
1. ____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
CLASS NINE: Questions from Tourists
Look at the questions a tourist asked and match them to the correct answer.
1. Where is the museum from here?
2. Where are we going now?
3. What time does La Estrada stay open until?
4. What else is there to do here?
5. Which restaurant do you recommend?
6. Are we allowed to take pictures?
7. What's that over there?
8. Where's the best place to buy souvenirs?
9. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?
10.Could you tell us where the nearest bank is?
a. It stays open until 5 a.m.
b. That is the Museo Botero, where you can
see artwork from Fernando Botero.
c. The nearest restroom is over there, next to
the cafeteria.
d. Our next stop on the tour is Parque de los
Deseos.
e. No, sorry. Flash photography is not allowed
in the Aquarium at Parque Explora.
f. You can take a walk along Junin, visit Parque
Bolivar and eat something at El Astor.
g. I recommend Mercado San Alejo for
souvenirs.
h. You can find a Bancolombia Bank in the
Camino Real.
i. The museum is next to Ciudad del Rio, near
the Bancolombia building.
j. It depends on what you want to eat, but if
you like typical food you should go to
Hatoviejo.
Replace the underlined words in the questions with other words to create your own conversation,
and practice with a partner.
CLASS TEN: Tour Introductions
After meeting members of a tour on arrival, guides perform an introduction. Read the examples of
introductions below
Guide A
Welcome.
I'm Helen, your guide for this tour around Seville. If you have any questions, please ask. It's my job
to answer them. All my time is free to talk to you, sightseers.
Guide B
Hello everyone.
My name is Sammy. On behalf of Travel Abroad Tour Agency I'd like to welcome you
all to Seville. The bus ride to our final destination takes about fifteen minutes. We hope
you enjoy the tour!
Guide C
Dear guests,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Lina. I am your guide during the tour. I promise you are going to enjoy your stay
here in Seville. This is a beautiful, quiet city where you can relax, sit by the beach, enjoy great meals and feel very safe.
You can walk into town and enjoy the fountains or take a walk next to the river
What information is included in the introductions? Check () the boxes
Guide A
Guide B
Guide C
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Prices
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Information about the travel agency/company the
tour guide works for
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Name of the city/town
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Tour guide’s name
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Time specific places open
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General information about the city/town
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Geographical information about the city
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Security and safety measures
How do you welcome tourists that go on your tours? Use information from the examples above to
write your own welcome to your tours.
Practice it with a partner and present it to the group!
CLASS ELEVEN: Tour Guide Language
What is the function of the sentences below? Mark each one from A to F.
Functions
A. Welcome tourists
B. Talk about the location
C. Describe the place
D. Talk about costs
E. Offer advice
F. End the tour
_____ Buckingham Palace is near Hyde Park, a 10 minute walk.
_____ Thank you for visiting and come back soon!
_____ Soho is a lively area of the city, but hotels are expensive.
_____ Good morning and welcome to the tour of New York City!
_____ Toronto is an expensive city.
_____ We hope to see you again in Nassau. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
_____ You should visit Central Park. It’s beautiful.
_____ Cancun has amazing beaches, like Playa del Carmen.
_____ Hello! I’m Patty and I’m your guide for today.
_____ Thank you for coming on Star-Studded Tours. We hope you enjoyed it!
_____ The average cost of lunch in Lima is US$12.00.
_____ Be careful with your camera when you are in the Downtown Area.
_____ Make sure you visit The Tate Gallery Museum. It’s fantastic!
_____ The Guggenheim Museum has breathtaking art for all tastes.
_____ Remember to buy your theater tickets directly at the theater.
_____ The London Eye is located next to the Thames River
_____ Welcome to Paris! I’m Jean Claude.
_____ You can see majestic views from the CN tower in Toronto
_____ I’m Simon. Do you need any help?
_____ Maps cost US$ 7.00 and are great to find your way around town.