HOW DO I GET THERE FROM HERE?

 When you are in a new city or neighborhood, it is important to know how to ask for directions. The question "How do I get there from here?" helps you find the way to a place. People can give you directions using words like "go straight," "turn right," or "next to."

Example 1: How do I get to the museum from here? Example 2: You can go straight and turn left at the second corner.

GRAMMAR

Use of imperative verbs for directions:

• Go straight.

• Turn left.

• Walk one block.

Use of prepositions of place:

• next to

• between

• in front of

• across from

Examples:

• Go straight on Main Street.

• The bank is next to the post office.

VOCABULARY

1. Street – A road in a city or town.

2. Corner – The point where two streets meet.

3. Block – The space between two streets.

4. Intersection – A place where streets cross.

5. Turn – To change direction.

6. Right – The direction opposite of left.

7. Left – The direction opposite of right.

8. Next to – Very close to something.

9. Behind – At the back of something.

10. Across from – On the other side of the street.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• How do I get there from here?

• Is it far from here?

• Can you show me on the map?

• Go straight for two blocks.

• Turn right at the traffic light.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• The school is next to the supermarket.

• You can walk there in five minutes.

Negative:

• The train station is not near here.

• You don’t need to take a taxi.

Questions:

• How do I get to the hospital?

• Is the café near the bank?

Answers:

• Go straight and turn left. It’s on the corner.

• Yes, it’s across from the bank.

LONG CONVERSATION

Anna: Excuse me, how do I get to the library from here?

Tom: Go straight on Pine Street for two blocks. Then turn right on Maple Avenue.

Anna: Is the library near the school?

Tom: Yes, it’s next to the school and across from the park.

Anna: Great! Thank you very much.

Tom: You’re welcome. Have a good day!

LONG READING

Carlos is visiting a new city. He wants to go to the art museum. He asks a woman at the corner for help. She says, "Go straight on Central Avenue for three blocks. Turn left on King Street. The museum is on the right, next to the city hall." Carlos follows the directions and finds the museum easily. He enjoys looking at the paintings and takes many pictures. Then, he goes to a café across from the museum for a snack.

Questions:

1. Where does Carlos want to go?

2. What street does he walk on first?

3. What is the museum next to?

4. Where does Carlos go after the museum?

Answers:

1. Carlos wants to go to the art museum.

2. He walks on Central Avenue.

3. The museum is next to the city hall.

4. He goes to a café across from the museum.