CEFR: A2** | TOEIC: 225-550 | GEPT: Elementary

Life Conversation:
What Should I Do If I Get Robbed?

Instructor: Alyssa
 Class Outline
 Warm up 　
 Word bank & Expression
 Conversation
 Role Play
 Extra: How to not get robbed 　
Before we start
 Have you ever been robbed while traveling or heard of
any robbery stories before?

 What would you do if you get robbed?

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 Useful Expression
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1. I got _____ ! Some guy just took all my money on the

street!

2. I’m calling to report a _____.

3. Where is the _____ police station?

4. I’m going to the police station to ___ a report.

5. There was a ____ accident.

6. The man who caused the accident ___ the scene.

 From Police’s Side
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1. What did the ____ look like?

(Did you see his or her face?)

2. Did you get hurt? (Did you get ___?)

3. __ did this happen?

4. Was anything ___?

5. An __ will be there in about half an hour.

Please don't touch anything.
 Conversation (1/2)
 Nicole met Jimmy outside a restaurant in England.
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Jimmy: Oh, Nicole, I just got robbed! Some guy took my wallet!

Nicole: What?! Did you get hurt?

Jimmy: I’m ok, but I think I’ll need to report the robbery.

Nicole: Let me ask someone where the nearest police station is.

Jimmy:  I know we can call 101.

Nicole: Yes! Or if there is a police station around here...

Jimmy: I wish I could get my wallet back. My ID card is in there, too.

Nicole: Don’t worry, the police will sort this out.

Conversation (2/2)
 Nicole and Jimmy are at a police station.
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Police: Hello, how can I help you?

Jimmy: Yes, I got robbed outside the Moon Lake Restaurant and I
want to file a report for that.
Police: Ok, what did the robbers look like?
Jimmy: It was a man. He was wearing a black jacket and a mask.

Police: What did he take from you?

Jimmy: My wallet. The brand is Coach and its color is brown.

Police: Ok sir, I’ll need you to fill out the form here, and leave your
cell phone number so we can call you if we find your wallet.

Jimmy: Sure, thanks Officer.

 Practice (1/2)
 Nicole was waiting for Jimmy outside a restaurant in England.
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Jimmy: Oh, Nicole, I just ____ _____! Some guy took my ____!

Nicole: What?! Did you get _____?

Jimmy: I’m ok, but I think I’ll need to ___ ______ ______.

Nicole: Let me ask someone where the ______ police station is.

Jimmy:  I know we can call _____.

Nicole: Yes! Or if there is a police station _____ ______...

Jimmy: I wish I could get my wallet back. My ______ is in there, too.

Nicole: Don’t worry, the police will ____ ____ ____.

Practice (2/2)
 Nicole and Jimmy are arriving at the police station.
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Police: Hello, how can I help you?

Jimmy: Yes, I got robbed outside the ____ _____ ________and I

want to ____ __ ______ for that.
Police: Ok, what did the _____ look like?
Jimmy: It was a ______. ____ was wearing a ____ ____ and a ____.

Police: What did _____ _____ from you?

Jimmy: My _____. The brand is _____ and its color is ______.

Police: Ok Sir, I’ll need you to ___ ____the form here, and ____ your
cell phone number, so we can call you if we find your ______.

Jimmy: Sure, thanks Officer.

Role Play

Your car has been stolen while

studying in the US.
Make a phone call to report it
to the police.

Your necklace has been stolen

by pickpockets in Paris. You
want to go to the police station
to report it to the police.
 Extra: How to Not Get Robbed?
Do your homework
-Understand the current situation of this country
-Know the emergency number and nearest police station

Do not look like a tourist

-Don’t pull out the map
-Don’t dress like a tourist
-Don’t show off your fancy bags

Have a buddy system

-A friend to look out for you and your stuff

Be cautious
-Stay alert especially when you visit a tourist attraction

Sources: http://www.cyclaudiia.com/travel-tips/how-to-not-get-robbed-abroad/
See You Next Time 
CEFR: A2/TOEIC: 225-550/GEPT: Elementary
Tutor: Alyssa