GEA 4 - UNIT 3 - LESSON 3A - LISTENING

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

The video is a transportation listening activity where students listen to short conversations and match/number pictures based on each conversation. Across three scenarios, the speakers explain how to use different public/online transportation options in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Activity instructions (as presented)

Use the transportation listening activity to:

• Listen to the conversations.
• Number the pictures according to Conversation 1, 2, and 3.

Detailed breakdown by conversation

Conversation 1 (Dafa & Ludi): Commuter line (e-ticket)

Goal: Dafa and Ludi talk about how to get an e-ticket for the commuter line.

Context:

• Ludi has used the commuter line before.
• Ludi plans to go to the University of Indonesia in Depok next week.
• Dafa wants to try it because his dad says it’s convenient.

Instructions / steps:

• Buy an e-ticket.
• Choose either:
  • One trip ticket, or
  • Multi trip ticket
• Where to buy: from ticket vending machines at train stations.

Outcome:

• Dafa feels reassured and finds the process straightforward.

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Conversation 2 (Kevin & his mother): Transjakarta bus (e-money card + feeder bus)

Goal: Kevin’s mother explains how to take the Transjakarta bus.

Context:

• Kevin is going to a school reunion (the subtitle text says “grow go,” which is unclear).
• Friends recommend taking Transjakarta.
• Kevin asks how to do it.

Instructions / steps:

• Take a feeder bus from their housing complex to the nearest bus shelter.
• At the shelter, buy an e-money card.
• Use the e-money card to travel around Jakarta using Transjakarta.
• Price detail: 40,000 rupiah for the first transaction.
• Top-up rule: Top it up every time you use it for several trips.
• How to use it at gates/boarding:
  • Tap the card at the gate to enter the waiting area.
  • Tap it again when getting off.

Safety concern addressed:

• Kevin is told not to lose the card.

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Conversation 3 (Rania & Cisco): Online taxi (app + fare info + payment/tip)

Goal: Rania asks Cisco about using an online taxi for the first time.

Context:

• Rania wants to order a taxi tomorrow.
• She’s worried about whether it’s difficult.

Instructions / steps:

• Ordering is easy.
• Download and activate a taxi provider app first.
• Follow the instructions on the app (described as very clear).
• Fare information:
  • The fare will show on the app.
  • Ensure you have enough money ready for the fare.
• Tipping:
  • You don’t have to tip the driver.
• After the ride:
  • Rania should “trade” the driver after he drops her off (likely a subtitle error; intended meaning may be “thank,” but it’s unclear).

Outcome:

• Rania is reassured and told not to worry too much.

Speakers / sources featured

• Dafa
• Ludi
• Kevin
• Kevin’s mother
• Rania
• Cisco