Asking for Directions
A short elementary dialogue focusing on prepositions of place (next to, opposite, on the corner of) and basic imperative forms for giving directions.
Vocabulary
turn left
go in the direction of your left side
turn right
go in the direction of your right side
straight ahead
continue in the same direction, without turning
on the corner of
where two streets meet
opposite
on the other side of the street, facing it
Learning focus
- Follow common directions and identify landmarks in a town.
Before listening
- Which words help someone find a place in your town?
Transcript
Speaker 1
Excuse me, can you help me? I am looking for the train station.
Speaker 2
Of course. The station is not far from here.
Speaker 1
Great. How do I get there?
Speaker 2
Go straight ahead for two blocks. Then turn left at the traffic lights.
Speaker 1
Left at the traffic lights. Okay.
Speaker 2
Walk past the bank and turn right on the corner of King Street.
Speaker 1
Right on King Street. Is the station opposite the park?
Speaker 2
Yes, exactly. It is a big building with a clock on top.
Speaker 1
Thank you so much!
Speaker 2
You are welcome. Have a good day.
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Comprehension Questions
1. Where does the tourist want to go?
2. What does the tourist do at the traffic lights?
3. What is opposite the park?
True / False
The station is far from where the tourist is.
False — The passer-by says 'The station is not far from here.'
The tourist turns right on King Street.
True — The passer-by says 'turn right on the corner of King Street.'
Answer key
- The train station
- Turns left
- The train station
Teacher Tips
- Draw a simple map of three streets on the board before listening. Students follow the route with their finger as they listen.
- Teach the difference between 'turn left' and 'turn right' with a quick TPR activity before pressing play.
- Extension: students write their own directions between two places in their town and swap with a partner.
Extension activity
- Draw a simple map and give a partner directions to two places.
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