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READING ACTIVITY

Five multiple-choice questions on directions. How well will you do?

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In this programme, we look at language you can use when asking for and giving directions.

We listen to our reporter Helen as she tries to find her way around London and the office and we look at different expressions she hears on her journeys

When you’ve listened to the programme, don’t forget to practise what you’ve learned with the quizzes below!

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Language for giving directions
Left go left turn left it’s on the left take a left take the second (turning) on the left
Right go right turn right it’s on the right take a right take the second (turning) on the right
Ahead go ahead go straight ahead go straight on

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT?

Now it’s time for you to have a go at practising the language we’ve looked at in this programme. Part A is a short listening activity and part B is a multiple choice quiz. Good luck! 

A. LISTENING ACTIVITY
Listen to the conversation. Which building in our strangely square town is the nearest Post Office to your location?

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Asking the way – Vocabulary

Useful phrases

Picture	English sentence
	Go straight on Elm Street.
	Go along Elm Street.
	Go down Elm Street.
	Follow Elm Street for 200 metres.
	Follow Elm Street until you get to the church.
	Turn left into Oxford Street.
	Turn right into Oxford Street.
	Take the first turning on the right.
	Go past the pet shop.
	Go along the river.
	Go over the bridge.
	Go through the park.
	Go towards the church.
	Go up the hill.
	Go down the hill.
	Cross Oxford Street.
	The bookshop is opposite the church.
	The bookshop is between the church and the pet shop.
	The bookshop is on/at the corner.
	The bookshop is in front of the church.
	The bookshop is behind the church.
	The bookshop is next to the church.
	The bookshop is beside the church.
	The bookshop is near the church.

Useful words:

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	car park parking lot (AE)
	crossroads
	roundabout
	traffic lights

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