Lesson 2B

Unit 2 / Lesson 2B

Level

ESLCO

Program

ESL Foundations

Time

Lecture: 2 hours

Self-study: 5 hours

Textbook / Digital Pack

Textbook: Pages 11 - 13
Digital Pack: Unit 2

2B.1 Vocabulary 

Read each word, say it out loud, check the meaning, and practice it every day.

flag of U.S. America hanging on white painted concrete wall
blue and white no smoking sign
a line of cars parked on the side of the road
a person using a credit card to pay for a machine
a close up of the wifi logo on the side of a bus
person near train

2B.2 Grammar

Look at each grammar point, read the examples, and try to make your own simple sentences.

Interchange 2 / Lesson 2A / Grammar 2

Common Errors - Indirect Questions

  • Incorrect word order
    • ❌ Could you tell me where is the nearest bus stop?
    • ✅ Could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?
      Tip: In indirect questions, the subject comes before the verb.
  • Using the wrong question word
    • ❌ Do you know what the nearest pharmacy is?
    • ✅ Do you know where the nearest pharmacy is?
      Tip: Choose the correct question word: where (place), when (time), how much (price), etc.
  • Omitting necessary verbs
    • ❌ Can you tell me where the train?
    • ✅ Can you tell me where the train is?
      Tip: Make sure the verb is included in the indirect question.
  • Mixing direct and indirect question forms
    • ❌ Could you tell me what time does the bus leave?
    • ✅ Could you tell me what time the bus leaves?
      Tip: Remove the auxiliary verb in indirect questions (no does or is before the subject).
  • Using “many” instead of “much” for uncountable nouns
    • ❌ Can you tell me how many money a ticket costs?
    • ✅ Can you tell me how much money a ticket costs?
      Tip: Use much with uncountable nouns like money, water, traffic; use many with countable nouns like buses, cars.

    • 2B.3 Practice Exercises

    Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

    Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

     2B.4 Student Book

    Complete pages 11-13 of your textbook for your homework [before Class 2B].  

    2B.5 Digital Pack 

    Complete Unit 2 Digital Pack [after Class 2B].

    2B.6 Quiz (Units 1&2)

    Exercise A


    Instructions: Download the following files to complete Quiz 1&2.

    • Page 1

    • page 2

    Download PDF

    After you complete Quiz 1 (Units 1&2), upload it below for your instructor. You must submit all the pages to gain credit for this homework. You can either upload a document (file) or images to submit your quiz. 

    2B.7 Writing Task 2

    Asking for and Giving Information in Your City

    Instructions:
    Write a short dialogue (120–150 words) between yourself and someone else in a real-life city situation. Include the following:

    1. Ask for information using indirect questions
      • Example: Could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?
      • Other examples: Do you know if the library is open today? / Can you tell me how to get to the subway station?
    2. Give clear information in response
      • Provide accurate directions or details politely and clearly.
      • Example: Sure! Go straight for two blocks, then turn left. The bus stop will be on your right.
    3. Use at least 4–5 indirect questions and responses
      • Make it feel like a realistic conversation in the city (e.g., asking about transportation, shops, services, or events).

    ✅ Optional Sentence Starters

    • Could you tell me…? / Do you know…? / Would you mind telling me…?
    • Yes, sure. You need to… / It’s located… / You should go…
    • Thank you for your help!

    After you complete Writing Task 2, upload it below for your instructor. You must submit all the pages to gain credit for this homework. You can either upload a document (file) or images to submit your Writing Task 2. 

    2B.7 Exit Card

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