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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!

Listen - realmedia     Download - mp3 (1.9 MB)     Script (pdf - 24k)

Language for asking directions
Can you tell me Do you know	the way to how to get to	the	(nearest)	post office bus stop toilet
		Covent Garden Trafalgar Square Bush House

Language for giving directions
Leftgo left turn left it's on the left take a left take the second (turning) on the left
Rightgo right turn right it's on the right take a right take the second (turning) on the right
Aheadgo ahead go straight ahead go straight on

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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? 

Activity - real media     Activity - mp3 (175k)     Activity script (19k)

The city

1. Giving directions
2.  Asking and giving directions
3. How do I get to the zoo?
4. Practice giving direction

How to Ask for Directions	How to Give Directions	How to Locate Places
How can I get to...? Where is _______? Is there a ____ near here?	Go straight on... Turn left / Turn right Take the second corner on the right / left. Walk three blocks   /   Cross the street The ________ will be on your right/ left Take _______ street	___ is next to the ___ ___ is in front of the ___ ___ is opposite of the ___ ___ is on the corner of __ ___ is at the back of ___

Exercise A:   Look at the street map. Where can you find the following items?

a.   some aspirins b.   CDs c.   newspaper d.   canned goods e.   some stamps

f.   paintings g.   fish h.   books i.   letters j.   movie

Exercise B:   Make conversation with your partner. Ask and answer about the places below.

Example:

Person 1 : Excuse me? Is there a phone box near here?

Person 2 : Yes. Go straight ahead, it's on the left between the hotel and town hall.

Person 1 : Thanks a lot.

a.   A public library b.   A bank c.   A public toilet d.   A music shop e.   A supermarket 5. TRUE OR FALSE?

f.   A bus stop g.   A park h.   A post office i.   A school j.   A shopping center