Google Maps Street View in Language Lessons

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)

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Google Maps Street View

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