🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for directions and tell someone how to get to a place.
This is an important skill when you travel, visit a new city, or help someone find a location.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
✅ Ask for directions politely.
✅ Give simple directions.
✅ Understand common direction words.
✅ Use landmarks to explain locations.
✅ Follow easy directions in English.
1. 📝 Grammar
A. Imperative Sentences (Commands)
We use the imperative to give directions or instructions.
The verb comes first.
Structure
Verb + the rest of the sentence.
Examples
Go straight.
Turn left.
Turn right.
Stop here.
Cross the street.
Walk two blocks.
Take the first left.
⭐ Remember: We do not use you in imperative sentences.
❌ You go straight.
✅ Go straight.
B. Asking for Directions
Use these polite questions.
Where is the bank?
How do I get to the hospital?
Is there a pharmacy near here?
Can you help me?
Can you tell me the way to the station?
Could you show me the way to the library?
⭐ Can and Could make your question more polite.
C. Sequencing Words
These words help give directions step by step.
| Word | Example |
|---|---|
| First | First, go straight. |
| Then | Then, turn left. |
| Next | Next, cross the street. |
| Finally | Finally, the bank is on your right. |
D. Prepositions of Place
These words tell us where something is.
| Preposition | Example |
|---|---|
| next to | The café is next to the bank. |
| across from | The library is across from the park. |
| near | The pharmacy is near the school. |
| between | The bank is between the café and the bakery. |
| behind | The supermarket is behind the hospital. |
| in front of | The bus stop is in front of the mall. |
| on | The hotel is on King Street. |
2. 📖 Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| left | the opposite of right |
| right | the opposite of left |
| straight | without turning |
| corner | where two streets meet |
| street | a road in a town or city |
| block | part of a street between two corners |
| traffic light | red, yellow, and green lights |
| crosswalk | a safe place to cross the street |
| intersection | where two streets meet |
| landmark | an easy place to recognize |
| bridge | a road over a river |
| roundabout | a circular road junction |
| map | something that shows places |
| entrance | the way into a place |
| exit | the way out |
3. 💬 Useful Expressions
Asking for Directions
Excuse me.
Can you help me?
Where is the bank?
How do I get to the hospital?
Is there a bus stop near here?
Where is the nearest ATM?
Could you tell me the way to the library?
Giving Directions
Go straight.
Turn left.
Turn right.
Cross the street.
Walk one block.
Walk two blocks.
Take the first left.
Take the second right.
It's next to the supermarket.
It's across from the park.
It's on your left.
It's on your right.
It's at the corner.
4. ✨ Example Sentences
Go straight for one block.
Turn left at the traffic light.
Turn right at the corner.
Cross the street.
The bank is next to the pharmacy.
The café is across from the park.
The library is on your right.
Walk past the supermarket.
The hotel is near the bus stop.
The museum is easy to find.
5. ❓ Questions and Answers
1
Q: Excuse me. Where is the bank?
A: Go straight. It's next to the supermarket.
2
Q: How do I get to the library?
A: Turn left at the traffic light.
3
Q: Is there a pharmacy near here?
A: Yes. It's across from the park.
4
Q: Where is the bus stop?
A: It's in front of the school.
5
Q: How do I get to the hospital?
A: Go straight for two blocks.
6
Q: Where is the café?
A: It's on your right.
7
Q: Is the museum far?
A: No. It's near the bank.
8
Q: Where is the supermarket?
A: It's between the bakery and the pharmacy.
9
Q: Can you help me?
A: Of course!
10
Q: Thank you for your help.
A: You're welcome!
6. 🗣️ Conversation
Looking for the Library
Emma: Excuse me. Can you help me?
David: Of course!
Emma: Where is the library?
David: Go straight for one block.
Emma: Okay.
David: Then turn left at the traffic light.
Emma: Is it far?
David: No. The library is next to the school.
Emma: Thank you very much!
David: You're welcome. Have a nice day!
7. 📚 Reading
A Walk Around Town
Maria is visiting a new town. She wants to go to the library.
She asks a man, "Excuse me. Where is the library?"
The man smiles and says, "Go straight for one block. Turn right at the traffic light. The library is next to the post office."
Maria follows the directions. On the way, she walks past a park and a bakery.
Soon, she sees the library. She says, "Thank you!"
The man replies, "You're welcome!"
Maria is happy because the directions are easy to follow.
8. ✍️ Writing Practice
Write directions to a place near your home.
Use these sentences.
Go straight.
Turn __________.
Walk __________ block(s).
The __________ is next to the __________.
It is across from the __________.
It is on your __________.
9. 🎯 Mini Practice
Choose the correct answer.
1.
_____ straight.
a) Go
b) Goes
c) Going
✅ Answer: a) Go
2.
Turn _____ at the traffic light.
a) left
b) book
c) school
✅ Answer: a) left
3.
The bank is _____ the pharmacy.
a) next to
b) under
c) inside
✅ Answer: a) next to
4.
The park is _____ from the library.
a) across
b) over
c) down
✅ Answer: a) across
5.
Which sentence is correct?
a) Go straight.
b) Goes straight.
c) Going straight.
✅ Answer: a) Go straight.
6.
Where is the bus stop?
a) It's on your right.
b) Turn blue.
c) Walk happy.
✅ Answer: a) It's on your right.
🎲 Challenge Activity
Complete the directions.
Start at the supermarket.
Go __________.
Turn __________.
Walk one __________.
The bank is __________ the pharmacy.
The bus stop is __________ from the park.
(Possible answers: straight, left, block, next to, across)
🗺️ Speaking Practice
Answer these questions aloud.
Where is the nearest supermarket?
How do you get to the bank?
Is there a pharmacy near your house?
Where is the bus stop?
Is the park near your home?
Can you give directions to your school?
🌎 Culture Tip
In English-speaking countries, people usually begin by saying:
Excuse me.
Then they ask:
Can you help me?
Where is the nearest bank?
How do I get to the train station?
When someone helps you, always say:
Thank you.
Thanks a lot.
A polite reply is:
You're welcome.
No problem.
My pleasure.
Being polite is an important part of speaking English.
⭐ Key Takeaways
✅ Use the imperative to give directions.
Go straight.
Turn left.
Cross the street.
✅ Ask politely with:
Excuse me.
Can you help me?
Could you tell me the way to...?
✅ Use these common direction words:
left
right
straight
block
corner
traffic light
✅ Use prepositions to describe places:
next to
across from
between
behind
near
in front of
on
🏆 A1 Speaking Challenge
Imagine a tourist asks you how to get to the nearest supermarket.
Give five simple directions.
Example
Excuse me. Go straight for one block. Turn left at the traffic light. The supermarket is next to the bank. It is on your right. Have a nice day!
💡 English Tip: Native speakers often use short, simple directions such as "Go straight," "Turn left," and "It's on your right." They usually avoid long explanations. Learning these short expressions will help you understand real conversations and give clear directions with confidence.
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