Google Maps Street View in Language Lessons
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in Language LessonsGoogle Maps Street View
Using Real Life Tasks in Class
Google Maps Street View
Real Online Tool – Ideal for Lessons• Online map service from Google• Connects street photos with map • “Visit” places as if you were there!
I. Students Give Directions
Visit real places online…• Directions via map• Guide teacher/student in Street View
II. Students as Tour Guides
Visit real places online…• Student gives guide of city
– Role-play tour guide– Describe favorite city
III. Students Discover Cities
Visit a property for sale• Online Estate Agents
– Property descriptions
• Google Maps– See locations
A one bedroom, second floor period conversion flat in good condition in Covent Garden, with views along Chandos Place. Within close walking distance of Leicester Square…
Covent Garden, London
£70,000
III. Students Discover Cities
Visit the neighborhood • Describe it (factual portrayal)• Relate to it (opinions, impressions)• Role-play it (selling or buying)
Find Out More…
More ideas and
further information about
Google Maps Street View
for language learning…
www.avatarlanguages.com/howweteach.php
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…one-to-one language classes
• English
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