The department store
Imagen: Manhattan en 1660. Dominio Público. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Castelloplan.jpg/800px-Castelloplan.jpg
Instructions: Look carefully at the following map. Go over the names of the streets and the places around.
Getting started: To the department store
Instructions: Look at the map and listen how to get to the department store.
It’s on the right
Instructions: Choose True or False.
How to give directions
Let’s find out how to give directions.
Instructions: Read about useful vocabulary to give and follow directions.
Look at the different ways to ask for and give directions:
| Asking for directions |
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Could you tell me how to get to the …? How do I find…? Excuse me, how do I get to…? Which is the best route to …? |
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Go straight / go along On your right On your left Turn right Turn left It’s on the first floor |
Cross the street It’s on your right It’s on your left It’s on the corner of It’s next to / across from / in front of Go over |
Quiz
Where is the bank?
Instructions: Click on the icon to listen and follow the directions on the map. Where are you: A or B?
Evaluation
Understanding directions
Instructions: Write the number next to the indications to express the correct order.
- Turn left.
- Go straight for three blocks.
- First, go up Market Street to Second Avenue.
- The cinema is opposite the French restaurant.
- Go past the hospital.
- Turn right at the traffic lights.