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DIRECTIONS

 Reading maps;
 Following directions; Asking and giving directions.

GIVING DIRECTIONS
car park
Go straight on
parking lot (AE)
Go along
Go down
Follow
crossroads
Turn left

roundabout
Turn right

traffic lights
Take the first turning

Cross
Go past

The bookshop is opposite the

church.
Go along

between
Go over

The bookshop is on/at the

Go through the park.
corner.

Go towards the church.

The bookshop is in front of
the church.

Go up the hill.

Go down the hill. behind

Useful phrases:
Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station, please?
Excuse me, I'm looking for the town hall.
How far is it from the church to the station?
Is it far from the church to the station?
It takes about 10 minutes by bus.
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It's a 10-minute walk.
The church is within walking distance.
What's the best way to the station?
Where is the nearest bus stop?
Where is the next bus stop?

Street Information Nearby Buildings Floor Information Possible

(Option) Buildings?
It’s on 2nd Avenue next to the bank X

It’s on Elm Street between the pharmacy and the on the second floor
shoe store
It’s on the corner of 2nd and across from the cafe X
Elm

Practice the following conversation with a partner using the substitutions in the box:

A: Do you know where I can get a cup of coffee? get some hiking boots get some aspirin
B: Sure. You could try the Starry Café. get some cat food see a movie
A: Where’s that? buy some milk buy a book
B: It’s on 2nd Avenue across from the pharmacy. work out mail a letter
A: Thanks. buy some pants buy some CDs
B: No problem grab a hamburger get a bite to eat

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GROUP WORK: Look at the map and choose one place. Write the directions and the other groups will have to
draw the way and find out the location.

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