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Useful expressions

Word List Asking for Directions

How do I get to …? / How can I get to...?What's the best way to …?Where is …?Is there a .....around here?How far is the...?Use polite expression like Excuse me, Can you tell me to ask for directionsGiving DirectionsGo straight on (until you come to …).Turn back./Go back.Turn left/right (into …-street).Pass...Go along …Cross …Take the first/second road on the left/rightGo straight ahead on ...street/avenueUntil you get to....It's between the....and....It's across from/in front of....It's on the left/right.

straight   on

opposite 

near next to

between at the end (of)on/at the corner

behind in front of(just) around the cornertraffic lights

crossroads, junction 

signpost 

Transitions (to conect ideas)

After that, then, next, when you get to...go to....finally, etc

Exercise on Asking and Giving Directions

How can I get to the cinema?

Fill in the words below correctly. (Use the map for orientation.)

continue, end, excuse, get, left (2x), next, opposite, right, second, straight on, thank, turn, welcome  

1.  me, how do I   to the cinema?

2. Go  .

3. Turn   at the corner.

4. Then take the   road on your  .

5.  to the   of the road.

6.  left there.

7. The cinema is on your  ,   the castle.

8.  you very much.

9. You're  .

1. Excuse me, how do I get to the cinema?

2. Go straight on.

3. Turn left at the corner.

4. Then take the second road on your right.

5. Continue to the end of the road.

6. Turn left there.

7. The cinema is on your left, opposite the castle.

8. Thank you very much.

9. You're welcome.

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