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Module #3 Asking for and giving directions-

Prepositions of Place

I. Datos Generales
Nombre de la Asignatura: English II Código: INE 205
Unidades valorativas: 3 Duración del Módulo: 10 días

I. Specific Objectives:
-Practice the use of prepositions of place and location when giving directions.
-Learn basic phrases to ask and give directions.

II. Goals to achieve:

-Use the English language to provide or ask for an address.

III. Activities and Assignments

-Complete exercises in self-study, skills, and assignments section in the
Richmond Learning platform – E Workbook corresponding to unit 6 of
Personal Best Level A1-B.

IV. Content

Introduction

In this module you will learn common questions to ask directions and the
probable responses to give directions.

One difficulty when speaking English language is using prepositions; this

module explains when to use prepositions of place and location. Read
the explanations carefully to avoid confusion.
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Vocabulary

Conversation builders: asking for and giving directions

Asking for directions:

Excuse me.

Is there a post office near here?

Is there a post office around here?

Where’s the post office?

Where is the nearest supermarket?

How can I get to the local market?

I'm trying to get to Downing Street.

How do I get to the office?

What's the best way to get to your house ?

Where is UTH? Can you tell me please?

Can you please tell me how I can get to San Isidro Avenue?

Giving directions:

Go straight on/ahead.

Go down this Street.

Turn right/left at…

It’s on the left/right corner.

It’s near/next to/across from/between…

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

Turn back, you have gone past the turning.

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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 road on the right and you will see the office on the right.

Take the second road 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 between Pizza Hut and KFC.

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

At the corner of the road you will see a red building.

Go straight on at the traffic lights.

Turn right at the crossroads.

Follow the sign posts for San Pedro Sula.

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Grammar

Other prepositions of place and location

Dialogue - Giving directions

When giving directions to someone it is best to use short basic English

sentences. Speak slowly when talking to the other person and spell out words if
they don't understand and if possible draw a map.

1 A: Excuse me, where’s the bank?

B: OK … Go straight ahead, and the bank’s on the left, across from the supermarket.

2 A: Excuse me. Is there a post office near here?

B: Yes, there is. Go down this street … and it’s on the corner.

3 A: Excuse me, where’s the museum, please?

B: The museum? Well, turn right here, and it’s on the left, next to a café.

4 A: Excuse me, is there a movie theater around here?

B: Yes, there is. Turn right, then turn left, and the theater is on the left.
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Practice giving directions using the following map. YOU are where the red arrow is.
Where is the hotel?
*Go straight ahead one block on Market Street, the hotel is on your right.
*The hotel is across from the movie theater.
*The hotel is between Market Street and Long Avenue.
Try it-
Excuse me, where is the police station?
Is the school near the restaurant?
Where is the central station?
Can you tell me how to get to the grocery store?
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TIPS II

Speak slowly so the other person can write down the instructions if talking on
the phone.

When speaking with someone, use your hands to demonstrate what you
mean, left, right, or straight on.

Always try and use the word "please" when you are asking someone for
directions. It's polite, and people are more likely to help you!
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V. Bibliography II

Textbook: Personal Best A1B, Editorial Richmond, 1st Edition.

Workbook: Personal Best A1B, Editorial Richmond, 1st Edition.
English and Spanish dictionary www.dictionary.com
English Lab – Richmond https://richmondlp.com/
English Central Website- www.englishcentral.com