This topic teaches how to give and understand basic directions in English. It is useful when you are helping someone find a place or asking how to get somewhere.
Examples:
Go one block. Then turn left.
Walk past the bank, then turn right.
Go straight for two blocks. The store is on your right.
GRAMMAR
We use the imperative form to give directions. The imperative form uses the base form of the verb.
Examples:
Go straight.
Turn left.
Stop at the corner.
The subject (you) is understood, so we don’t say it.
VOCABULARY
Block – A section of a street between two intersections.
Turn – To change direction.
Corner – The place where two streets meet.
Straight – Without turning, in one direction.
Intersection – The point where two or more roads meet.
Left – The direction to the left side.
Right – The direction to the right side.
Past – To go by something.
Across from – On the other side of the street.
Next to – Beside or close to.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Go straight.
Turn left/right.
Go one/two blocks.
It’s on the corner.
It’s across from the...
It’s next to the...
SENTENCES
Positive:
Go one block, then turn left.
The school is across from the park.
Negative:
Don’t turn right.
Don’t stop here.
Questions:
Where is the bank?
How do I get to the bus station?
Is it far from here?
Answers:
Go one block and turn left.
It’s next to the supermarket.
LONG CONVERSATION
Anna: Excuse me, can you help me?
Tom: Sure! What do you need?
Anna: How can I get to the museum?
Tom: Go one block, then turn left. Walk past the coffee shop and the museum is on the right.
Anna: Thank you! Is it far?
Tom: No, it’s very close. Just a few minutes.
Anna: Great, thanks again!
Tom: You’re welcome!
LONG READING
Carlos is visiting a new city. He wants to go to the library. He asks a local person for help. The man says, “Go straight for one block. Then turn left. You will see a big white building. That is the library.” Carlos follows the directions and finds the library easily. He is happy and says thank you.
Questions:
Where does Carlos want to go?
What does the man tell him to do?
What color is the library?
Does Carlos find the library?
Answers:
He wants to go to the library.
Go straight, then turn left.
It is white.
Yes, he finds it.
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