Directions

This lesson focuses on common expressions used to give and follow directions in everyday and business situations. You'll learn clear, polite ways to guide someone and to ask for directions.

• Typical expressions: turn left/right, go straight, take the first/second exit, it's on your left/right
• Use concise, chronological steps when giving directions
• Adapt tone: polite questions when asking, direct imperatives when giving (in spoken contexts)

Useful for airports, offices, meetings, and city navigation.

Be clear, chronological, and polite. Use landmarks and numbers to reduce ambiguity.

• Give steps in order: first, then, next, finally.
• Use imperatives for spoken directions: 'Turn left', 'Go straight'.
• Include distance or time when possible: 'for two blocks', 'about a five-minute walk'.
• Use landmarks: 'next to the post office', 'opposite the hotel'.

Confirm understanding: ask 'Do you want me to show you on a map?' or 'Will that work for you?'

Avoid vague language and mixed word order. These errors cause confusion when giving or following directions.

• Using vague terms only: saying 'over there' without a clear reference point.
• Wrong prepositions: mixing up 'in', 'at', 'on' for locations and movement.
• Unclear sequence: giving steps out of order or skipping transitional words.
• Overly long instructions: too many details without clear segmentation.

Keep directions short, use landmarks, and confirm with the listener.