1. Warm up :
Do you use maps or ask people when you are lost?
What is your favorite way to travel: by car, bus, or walking?
Do you know how to say where your home is in English?
2. Key Phrases for Asking Directions
a. Excuse me, where is the... ? Example: Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?
b. How do I get to the... ?Example: How do I get to the train station?
c. Can you tell me the way to the... ? Example: Can you tell me the way to the supermarket?
d. Is it far from here? Example: Is the park far from here?
e. Which way is the... ? Example: Which way is the bank?
f. I'm looking for the... Example: I'm looking for the post office.
3. Key Phrases for Giving Directions
a. Go straight ahead.
b. Turn left/right at the corner.
c. It’s on the left/right.
d. It’s next to the...
e. It’s across from the...
f. It’s near the...
g. Go past the...
4. Listen to the following conversation and pay attention to the indicated directions:
John: Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy?
Anna: Go straight ahead, and then turn right at the corner. The pharmacy is on the left, next to the supermarket.
John: Thank you! How far is it?
Anna: It’s about five minutes on foot.
John: Oh, that’s not too far. Is it easy to find?
Anna: Yes, it’s very easy. Just look for the big green sign.
John: Great! Can I also find a bus stop near the pharmacy?
Anna: Yes, the bus stop is across the street from the pharmacy.
John: Perfect! Thank you so much for your help.
Anna: You’re welcome. Have a good day!
Fill in the Gaps
Complete the dialogue using the words in the box.
Words: pharmacy, straight, right, left, supermarket
John: Excuse me, where is the nearest _________?
Anna: Go _________ ahead, and then turn ________ at the corner. The pharmacy is on the ________, next to the _________.
John: Thank you!
True or False
Read the sentences. Write True or False based on the text above.
The pharmacy is next to the supermarket.
The bus stop is far from the pharmacy.
John turns left at the corner.
The pharmacy is on the right.
It takes five minutes to walk to the pharmacy.
Match the Questions to the Answers
Match the questions with the correct answers:
1. How far is the pharmacy?
2. Where is the bus stop?
3. Is it easy to find?
4. Where is the pharmacy?
a. Next to the supermarket.
b. Go straight ahead, then turn right.
c. It’s about five minutes on foot.
d. Yes, look for the big green sign.
4. Reorder the Sentences
Put the sentences in the correct order to make a dialogue.
John: Thank you! How far is it?
Anna: The pharmacy is on the left, next to the supermarket.
John: Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy?
Anna: It’s about five minutes on foot.
Anna: Go straight ahead, and then turn right at the corner.
Describe Your Neighborhood
Is there a bus stop near your house?
How do I get to the nearest park from your house?
Where is the nearest pharmacy in your area?
How far is the supermarket from your house?
Can you give me directions to the nearest museum?
Bonus: Extra words for direction:
Basic Directions
Straight ahead, Turn left, Turn right, Go back, Cross, Stop, Follow
Location Words
Next to, In front of, Behind
Distance Words
Near, A few steps, About 5 minutes, Around the corner
Other Words
Traffic light, Roundabout, Intersection, Bridge
Complete the Sentences with the Words Below
Words: straight ahead, turn left, turn right, go back, cross, stop, follow, next to, in front of, behind, near, a few steps, about 5 minutes, around the corner, traffic light, roundabout, intersection, bridge
To get to the park, go ________ and you will see it on your left.
When you reach the ________, turn right to get to the bus station.
The bakery is ________ the supermarket.
The pharmacy is ________ the bank, so you can walk there easily.
To cross the river, walk over the ________.
The school is ________ the library, so they are very close.
Walk ________ the street, and you’ll find the café on the other side.
At the next ________, take the second exit to stay on Main Street.
The museum is ________ away; it only takes a short walk to get there.
Please ________ and check the map if you feel lost.
The hotel is ________; it will take you ________ to walk there.
To get to the stadium, ________ the main road until you see it.
The train station is just ________ from here, so it won’t take long to reach it.
You will see the bank ________ the post office, near the town square.
At the ________, turn left and continue walking until you see the library.
Asking for Directions
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