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Asking for and Giving Directions
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Goal Ask how to get somewhere and understand the answer.
ASKING
- Excuse me, where is the post office?
- How do I get to the train station?
- Is there a chemist near here?
GIVING DIRECTIONS
- Go straight ahead.
- Turn left / Turn right.
- It's on the corner.
- It's next to / opposite / between the bank and the cafe.
- It's about five minutes' walk.
DIALOGUE
Nadia
Excuse me, is there a chemist near here?
Man
Yes. Go straight ahead, then turn left at the traffic lights. It's opposite the supermarket.
Nadia
Thank you so much!
PRACTICE
Match: 1. opposite 2. next to 3. between
a) beside b) in the middle of two things c) on the other side
Show answers
1-c 2-a 3-b
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