Using google maps to teach English Lately I have tried something new in my teaching/coaching of American English. It seems to be interesting and a good way to learn new words and how to use them. I really enjoy the one-on-one of exploring the country. Doing this via google maps seems to be a good way. Even having experience talking about road conditions (as seen in the satellite view) is a good way to discuss how a road is repaired and a chance to practice the language. Last summer the street next to my street was repaired and a new sidewalk was put in. All of us all over the world experience watching repair work done on the streets. It seems that this can be a common subject.