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    The document provides vocabulary and guidance for giving directions, including common terms used for turns and road types. It also offers sample phrases and responses for situations where you do or do not know how to give directions. Maps are included to demonstrate using landmarks and turns to provide directions between locations.

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    The document provides vocabulary and guidance for giving directions, including common terms used for turns and road types. It also offers sample phrases and responses for situations where you do or do not know how to give directions. Maps are included to demonstrate using landmarks and turns to provide directions between locations.

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    Crista Blackhurst

    March 9th, 2017


    English Conversation

    Giving Directions
    Vocabulary

     to hang a left or right: to make a turn off of a road onto another


    “Hang a left up here by the Burger King.”

     to take the first left or right: to turn at the next street on the left or right
    “Go past the movie theater and take the first right onto Lynnwood street.”

     to make a U turn: to turn your car so that you are now driving on the same street,
    but in the opposite direction
    “Make a U turn up here. We are going the wrong way.”

     landmark: an object or a building the is very noticeable while driving


    “Are there any landmarks that I should look out for on the way to your house. I want to make
    sure that I’m going the right way.”

     to pull into: to turn off the road you are currently on and go into the parking lot of a business
    or establishment
    “We need to pull into the hotel parking lot over here so we can look at the map.”

     to pull out: to leave a parking spot to enter a road


    “Pull out of your driveway and head towards the park. I will meet you there.”

     to head towards: to go in the direction of a certain location


    “Head towards the gas station on Congress street and I will tell you what to do from there.”

     intersection: an area where two streets meet


    “When you get to the intersection of highway 90 and Beale street go north on highway 90.”

     access road: a road that leads to a main highway


    “Turn onto the access road over there on the right so we can get on the highway.”

     one way road: a road that only lets drivers go in one direction.
    “Don’t turn down that street. It is a one way road.”
    Questions you may hear
     How do I get to Main Street?
     Where is the closest gas station?
     Can you tell me where the community centre is?
     I’m looking for Jane Street.
     Are you from around here?

    If you know the way…


     Use basic English to offer directions. Short phrases are best. Speak slowly and use
    very careful pronunciation. Spell out a word if necessary.
     The easiest way is to…
     The quickest way is to…
     The best way is to…
     go + direction (right, left, down, up, through)
     take + road name
     turn + right/left
     stay on + road name for + distance or time

    If you don’t know the way…


     Don’t guess! Don’t just shake your head and walk away. Use one of these phrases:
     I’m sorry, I’m not from here.
     I’m afraid I can’t help you.
     Sorry I don’t know my way around here.

    Offer another solution


     You could ask the bus driver.
     Ask the front desk clerk.
     Follow me. I’ll show you the way.
     Do you want me to draw you a map?

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    Turn left (at…) Turn right (at…) Go straight on Turn second left

    Go past … Go through Cross the road Turn second right

    NEWSAGENT’S BAKER’S TOY SHOP SWEET SHOP SHOPPING CENTRE

    PET SHOP GREENGROCER’S BUTCHER’S SUPERMARKET RESTAURANT

    SCHOOL ICE RINK ART GALLERY FOOTBALL STADIUM BOWLING ALLEY

    INTERNET CAFE CINEMA LIBRARY TRAFFIC LIGHTS ZEBRA CROSSING

    1.- Look at these maps and write the correct order to go to the place.

    Go straight on Cross ...


    at the traffic
    light.

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    2.- Look at the map and answer the questions, using the preposition of place in brackets.

    1.- Where is the library? (between)


    It’s ________________________________________
    2.- Where is the bowling alley? (behind)
    ____________________________________________
    3.- Where is the hotel? (next to)
    ____________________________________________
    4.- Where is the zoo? (opposite)
    ____________________________________________

    3.- Look at the map from exercise 2 and complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
    1. The hospital is ____________________________ the bookshop.
    2. The school is _________________________ the bus station.
    3. The bar is __________________ the bank.
    4. The bus station is ___________________ the school and the art gallery.
    5. The city hall is __________________ the library.

    4.- Look at the two pictures and find differences. Write sentences using “There is /
    are”(affirmative or negative).

    a) In picture A, ________________________________________________________
    In picture B, ________________________________________________________
    b) ___________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________
    c) ___________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________
    d) ___________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________

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    5.- Look at this map and write the directions. You are at “X”.

    a) A: Excuse me, can you tell me where the bowling alley is, please?
    B: Yes. ____________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________
    A: Thank you very much.
    B: _____________________________

    b) A: Excuse me, is there a park near here?


    B: Yes. ____________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________
    A: ____________________________
    B: _____________________________

    6.- Now, have a look at this map and write a complete dialogue. You are at the “X”.

    a) (ask and give directions to go to the restaurant)


    A: _________________________________________________________________
    B: __________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________
    A: ________________________________
    B: _________________________________

    b) (ask and give directions to go to the cinema)


    A: _________________________________________________________________
    B: __________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________
    A: ________________________________
    B: _________________________________
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