How to give directions to somebody else

Go straight on till you see the hospital then turn left.

Turn back, you have gone past the turning.

Turn left when you see a roundabout.

Turn right at the end of the road and my house is number 67.

Cross the junction and keep going for about 1 mile.

Take the third turning on the right and you will see the office on the right

Take the third turning on the right and you will see the shop on the left

Take the second turning on the left and you will see the hospital straight ahead

The hospital is opposite the railway station.

The shop is near the hospital.

The house is next to the local cricket ground

The shop is in between the chemist and KFC.

At the end of the road you will see a roundabout.

At the corner of the road you will see red building.
Just around the corner is my house you will need to stop quickly or you will miss it.

Go straight on at the traffic lights.

Turn right at the crossroads.

Follow the signposts for Manchester.

Exercise 2. Read the conversations below in pairs.

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- Excuse me. Can't you help me?

- Sure.

- Where is 42 Green Street, please?

- Oh, that's easy. Walk to the corner and then turn to the left.

- To the corner and then to the left?

- That's right. And then walk two blocks to the traffic lights. And you are in Green Street.

- Thank you.

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A: What bus do I take to the Pushkin Museum?

B: Take bus 79.

A: Is there a bus stop near here?

B: Yes, there is. It's on the opposite side, just in front of the cinema.

A: How long will it take me to get there?

B: I think about half an hour at this time of the day. There is a lot of traffic now.

A: Look, bus 79 is coming.

B: Oh, thank you.

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- Excuse me, officer. Can you help me?

- Yes, please.

- Can you tell me the way to Trafalgar Square?

- Sure. Go down this street and turn to the right. In less than ten minutes you'll see Trafalgar Square.

- Thanks a lot.

- Anytime.

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- Excuse me, please. I think I'm lost. How can I get to the Houses of Parliament?

- Walk straight along the street and on the left you'll see a building with a beautiful tower and a big clock. That's it.

- How long does it take?

- Only a few minutes.

- Is there a post office near here? I'd like to buy some stamps.

- Yes, there is. It's just over there on the opposite side of the street. But I'm afraid it is closed.

- Is it open tomorrow?

ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

Exercise 3. Read the directions and write the name of the places in the blanks

1. Excuse me,how can I go to the _______________?

Walk along Violet Street.Take the first turning on the right.Go straight on.It's on your left between the restaurant and the hospital.

2. Sir,can you tell me the way to the ______________?

Of course.Walk along Lily Street.Turn left into Daisy Street.Go straight on.Take the second turning on the left.It's on your left between the amusement park and the greengrocer.

3. Can you help me,please? I want to go to the _______________?

Certainly.Walk along Violet Street.Take the first turning on the left.It's on your right opposite the park.

4. Excuse me,is there a _______________ near here?

Yes.Walk along Lily Street.Take the first turning on the left.It's on your right next to the bank.

5. Excuse me,how can I go to the _______________?

Walk along Violet Street.Take the second turning on the left.It's on your left.

6. Sir,can you tell me the way to the ______________?

Of course.Walk along Lily Street.Turn left into Daisy Street.Go straight on.Take the first turning on the left.It's on your left between the bookshop and cafe.

7. Can you help me,please? I want to go to the _______________?

Certainly.Walk along Violet Street.Take the first turning on the right.Walk along Rose Street.Turn left into Daisy Street.It's on your right opposite the amusement park.

8. Excuse me,is there a _______________ near here?

Yes.Walk along Violet Street.Take the first turning on the right.It's on your left opposite the bookshop.

Exercise 4