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Students will be able to ask for directions in English using appropriate phrases.

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Students will be able to give simple, clear directions to others.

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Can we effectively navigate a city using only spoken instructions?

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Why is giving and asking for directions important?

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How to Give Directions in English: Advanced English Lesson

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Learn key phrases such as 'How can I get to...?', 'Turn left', and 'Go straight ahead.' Practice pronunciation.

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31 Directions vocabulary English ESL worksheets pdf & doc

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A selection of English ESL directions vocabulary printables

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Role-play in pairs: One student asks for directions, and the other gives directions. Change roles frequently.

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In groups, use a map to guide your classmates to different locations. Suggest using digital tools like Padlet to upload group maps and add directional explanations.

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Write a short dialogue where one person asks for directions around a city. Use the lesson’s vocabulary.

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These dialogues focus on asking for and giving directions. Practice these English dialogues that give directions to different locations in a city. Once you feel comfortable with the vocabulary, ask for directions in your city with a partner or a classmate. Pretend you are traveling in your city.

Key Grammar Points to Remember

Imperative form:You should use the imperative form when providing directions. The imperative form is comprised of only the verb without any subject, and it tells someone directly what to do. Here are some examples of the imperative from the dialogue.

Take the blue line.

Continue going straight.

Change to the grayline.

While you would not use the imperative form in normal polite speech as it is considered too abrupt, it is appropriate when providing asked-for guidance.

Asking questions using how: How combines with many adjectives to ask information about details. Here are some common questions with how:

How long? Used to ask about the length of time

How much or many? Used to ask about price and quantity

How often? Used to ask about repetition

Key Vocabulary Words and Phrases Related to Directions

There are a few important grammar and vocabulary points to remember when asking for and giving directions.

Take a right/left

Got it

I understand

Do you understand?

Go straight

Opposite

Take the first / second / third / right

Go right / left / straight at the light / corner / stop sign

Continue straight on

Turn right / left at the light / corner / stop sign

Get on the bus / subway at 12th Ave. / Whitman Street / Yellow Lane

Follow the signs for the museum / exhibition center / exit

Common Questions When Asking for Directions

Is it far? / Is it close?

How far is it? / How close is it?

Could you please give me directions?

Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / gas station?

Where can I find a bookstore / restaurant / bus stop / restroom?

Is the museum / bank / department store near here?

Practice Dialogue: Taking the Subway

Practice Dialogue: Taking Directions Over the Telephone

Practice Dialogue: Directions to the Museum

(On the street corner)

Practice Dialogue: Directions to a Supermarket

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Learn to Ask for and Give Directions in English

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These dialogues focus on asking for and giving directions. Practice these English dialogues that give directions to different locations in a city. Once you feel comfortable with the vocabulary, ask for directions in your city with a partner or a classmate. Pretend you are traveling in your city.

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Teacher observes role-play activities and provides instant feedback based on usage of vocabulary and clarity.

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Students complete a written quiz on key phrases and write a short dialogue involving asking and giving directions.

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Quiz: Quiz on giving directions (places in the city - directions)

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All games (Quiz): Quiz on giving directions (places in the city - directions) - Let’s check if you handle all expressions and structures to ask and give directions in English. This is just a practice exercise, so don’t worry if you have to take it 2 or 3 times to remember structures and vocabulary.

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Students answer: 'What was the most challenging part of asking or giving directions? How did I overcome it?'

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What did you learn today about asking and giving directions? Share your experiences in small groups.

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Write one clear direction sentence using today’s new vocabulary before leaving class.

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Complete the worksheet with scenarios requiring asking and giving directions.

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148 Giving Directions English ESL worksheets pdf & doc

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A selection of English ESL giving directions printables

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Use an online map tool to write three questions about a city’s landmarks.

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