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Directions Vocabulary Activity

The document provides guidance on how to ask for and give directions in English, highlighting common phrases and their meanings. It includes a vocabulary list with essential terms related to navigation and two activities for practice. The emphasis is on polite communication and understanding directional phrases to navigate a city effectively.

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Directions Vocabulary Activity

The document provides guidance on how to ask for and give directions in English, highlighting common phrases and their meanings. It includes a vocabulary list with essential terms related to navigation and two activities for practice. The emphasis is on polite communication and understanding directional phrases to navigate a city effectively.

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English Vocabulary: Giving Directions

How to Give Directions in English


When visiting a new city or trying to find a place, it's important to know how to ask for and
give directions in English. Common phrases include: 'go straight ahead', 'turn left', 'turn
right', and 'it's on your left/right'. You might also hear 'at the corner', 'across from', 'next to',
or 'between'. For example, someone might say: 'Go straight ahead for two blocks, then turn
right at the bank. The museum is next to the post office.' These phrases help you understand
how to navigate a city and find your way to specific locations. It's also polite to start with
'Excuse me, can you help me?' when asking for directions.

Vocabulary List
Phrase Meaning
Go straight ahead Continue in the same direction without
turning.
Turn left Change direction to the left.
Turn right Change direction to the right.
Next to Beside or close to.
Across from On the opposite side.
At the corner Where two streets meet.
Between In the middle of two places.
Traffic light The signal that controls traffic.
Block A section of a street between two
intersections.
Go past Continue beyond a place.

Activity 1: Fill in the Gaps


Complete the sentences using the correct word or phrase from the list:

Go straight ahead, Turn left, Turn right, Next to, Across from, At the corner, Between, Traffic
light, Block, Go past

1. 1. __________ the library and turn left at the corner.


2. 2. The coffee shop is __________ the bookstore and the pharmacy.
3. 3. Go __________ on Main Street until you reach the bank.
4. 4. Turn __________ at the second traffic light.
5. 5. The supermarket is __________ the bank.
6. 6. There is a pharmacy __________ from the school.
7. 7. You’ll see the cinema __________ of Maple Street and 5th Avenue.
8. 8. Go __________ the post office and you’ll find the museum.
9. 9. The hotel is __________ the police station.
10. 10. After two blocks, __________ right and you’ll see the park.

Activity 2: Directions from a Map (Description)


Imagine the following map layout:

You are at the **Train Station**. To your left is a **Park**. If you go straight ahead, you'll
pass a **Bank** on your right and then arrive at a **Museum**. Across from the Museum is
a **Library**, and next to the Library is a **Supermarket**.

Write directions from the Train Station to the Supermarket.

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