Unexpected Taxi Stories

This B1 lesson focuses on common challenges travelers face when taking taxis. Students will explore real-life situations, like negotiating taxi fares, dealing with overcharging, and managing unexpected encounters with drivers. Through stories and vocabulary practice, learners will understand key terms such as “flat rate,” “meter,” and “tip.” They’ll also engage in activities to discuss how to handle taxi scams, unsafe driving, and awkward situations during rides. By the end of the lesson, students will have practical strategies for taking taxis in a foreign country with confidence.

Lead-in

The lesson kicks off with three intriguing pictures for students to analyze. They’ll describe what they see, make observations, and use their imagination to speculate about what’s happening. The images depict a motorbike taxi, a tuk-tuk waiting for passengers, and a girl standing by the road, possibly waiting for a ride. This warm-up encourages creative thinking and introduces the theme of the lesson in a natural way.

Quiz, Vocabulary

In the quiz section, students will go through 12 multiple-choice questions—one per slide—each focusing on a key vocabulary term from the lesson. After completing the quiz, they’ll receive a full vocabulary list with definitions, ensuring they grasp all 12 essential words before moving forward. This interactive approach makes vocabulary learning more engaging and memorable.

Reading, Comprehension, Questions

The reading section is the most extensive part of the lesson, featuring four unique stories about taxi rides in different cities and countries. Before diving in, students will preview the story titles and predict what each one might be about. How they read is flexible—you can have them take turns, read individually, or even dramatize certain parts. Once they finish, they’ll complete a comprehension table and discuss six thought-provoking questions, reinforcing their understanding of the texts.

Practice

This section includes hands-on language exercises: students will unscramble sentences, complete fill-in-the-gap questions with the correct words, and then use those questions in real conversations with classmates or the teacher. These activities help reinforce key vocabulary and sentence structures while encouraging spontaneous speaking.

Your story

The final task challenges students to share a personal experience—either a great or terrible taxi ride. They’ll apply the vocabulary and expressions from the lesson while speaking for two minutes, focusing on fluency, natural storytelling, and keeping pauses to a minimum. This is their chance to bring everything together and make the topic truly their own.