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Lecture 6

Following and Giving Directions


Review of Lecture 5
• In lecture 5, we learnt to
– Differentiate between regrets and apologies
– Use expressions of regrets
– Use expressions of apology
– Accept an apology graciously
– Write a letter of apology
Objectives of Lecture 6
• After completing lecture 6, you should be able
to
– Follow directions
– Structure clear directions
– Read a city map
– Use vocabulary related to transitions
– Use imperative form of sentences
– Use prepositions of place and motion
Prepositions
Location
Useful Expressions
Language for asking directions

Can you tell me the way to the (nearest) post office

Do you know how to get to bus stop

toilet

Covent Garden

Trafalgar Square

Bush House
Useful Expressions
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
Transition Words
• First
• Then
• Next
• After that
• Wait a second….
• No, sorry….

Note: Transition words are like road signposts.


Directions
Listening Activity
Listen to the Native Speakers

Listen to this audio clip taken from BBC Learning English.

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.
Practice Situations
• Download the handout “Giving Directions”
and follow the instructions to practice asking
and giving directions.
• Download the handout “Directions” and
practice giving and following directions with a
partner.
Summary of Lecture 6
• In lecture 6, you learnt how to
– Follow directions
– Structure clear directions
– Read a city map
– Use vocabulary related to transitions
– Use imperative form of sentences
– Use prepositions of place and motion

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