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Tuesday, 20 April 2010

File 6. Practical English: Asking for and giving directions



Excuse me...

QUESTIONS:
How do I get to …?
What's the best way to …?
Where is …?

ANSWERS:
Go straight on (until you come to …)
Turn back/Go back.
Turn left/right (into …-street).
Go along …
Cross …
Take the first/second road on the left/right

It's...
on the left/right.
opposite
near
next to
between
at the end (of)
on/at the corner
behind
in front of
(just) around the corner

EXTRA VOCABULARY:
traffic lights
crossroads
junction
signpost

Asking for directions (Spot the mistake)
Exercise on Giving Directions (postoffice)
Exercise on Giving Directions (cinema)
Hangman on Giving Directions

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