To The London Bridge (Pedagogic Task)

This is a pedagogic task to be used in classrooms to teach English. This task is designed to be used along with the learner's first language (L1). Wherever it permits, the learner must be allowed to make use of his/her L1 for understanding the task, and for communication. This does not hinder second language learning, but promotes it. According to supporters of bilingual and multilingual learning, L1 in fact is a powerful tool that reduces learner's affective filter, builds confidence and prepares a conducive contexts for second language acquisition. 

Total time required: 10 minutes

 

Here is the route map from Imperial hotel to London Bridge in English. For your bilingual class, please translate the directions to the learner's L1.

Origin: Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London 

Destination: London Bridge

Route:

1. Head southeast on Russell Square or A4200 road toward Southampton Row 
2. Turn left onto Theobalds Rd/A40/A401  
3. Slight left onto Drake St/Procter St/A40 
4. Slight left onto Charterhouse St/B500 
5. Turn right onto Farringdon St/A201 Continue to follow A201 
6. Turn left onto Southwark St/A3200 Continue onto Borough High St/A3 
7. London Bridge is on your right.

The Task

(Note: This is a pair task. Each pair has a tourist and a Londoner. Londoner is given the route to the London Bridge in L1. The teacher collects written directions and assesses comprehension and language.)

A) You are a tourist in London, staying at the Imperial Hotel. You want to visit the London bridge but you don’t know the route. Your partner is a Londoner. Ask him/her for directions from Imperial hotel to the London Bridge. The Londoner gives Directions in English. Carefully and quickly note down the directions in your preferred language. (4 minutes)

B) After giving and taking directions, both partners individually write down the directions in English, to be published on a travel blog.(5 minutes)