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Giving directions. In the same way that you need to ask directions when you travel abroad, foreigners visiting your city might ask you directions, and what better way to practice English than to help them? 🙂. Here are some common phrases you can use: Go past the cinema. (Pass the cinema.) Go along this road. Go straight on/ahead.
Learn how to give and follow directions in English with this interactive listening exercise. Listen to four different routes from a map and check your understanding with gap fill and typing exercises.
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- Important Direction Vocabulary Words
- Asking For Directions
- Giving Directions
- Directions For Transportation
- Common Place Names
- Example Conversation
Before we get into phrases for asking and giving directions, let’s look at the most basic words that you’ll need to know.
I know you might be shy and it’s hard to stop a stranger on the street. Perhaps you’re not confident about your spoken English fluency. Maybe it’s your listening skillsthat you’re worried about. But asking for directions in English is actually quite straightforward if you know the right vocabulary!
Chances are, you’ve experienced being asked for help before with directions. Giving directions in English is a little trickier because you need to imagine the route that the other person will take, but you’ll get the hang of it with practice! It’s important to give the right directions because you don’t want other people to get (more) lost, do you?
The vocabulary above is great for general directions, but there are also more specific expressions depending on the mode of transportation.
Wherever you are, most cities will have these places in common. When it comes to directions, these are often used as landmarks (so yes, you do have to learn nouns!): 1. Library 2. Hospital 3. Police station 4. Post office 5. School 6. Supermarket 7. Mall 8. Convenience store 9. Drugstore 10. Bookstore 11. Restaurant 12. Cafe 13. Bar 14. Pub 15. Bak...
To see how these direction words and expressions work in action, here’s an example conversation. Olivia is a traveler who’s looking for a library, while Alex is a stranger who’s willing to help her with directions: Olivia: Excuse me, do you know where the Central Library is? Alex: Oh, sure! The Central Library, right? Let me give you directions. Ol...
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We’re delving into the fundamental words and phrases necessary for understanding and giving directions in the English language. Navigating through unfamiliar territory can be daunting, but with the right words at your disposal, you can confidently ask for directions, understand instructions and find your way around with ease.
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Learn how to give directions and explain where something is in English with this free online lesson from Oxford Online English. Practice vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and comprehension skills with exercises and dialogues.
