Foreign Languages
Giving directions.
Definition
Giving directions involves using imperative verb forms and location vocabulary to tell someone how to get from one place to another. Key phrases typically include commands like 'turn left,' 'go straight,' and 'it's next to.' This skill combines knowledge of prepositions, landmarks, and command forms.
How it works · 5 phases
Step by step.
- Identify the starting point and destination.
- Use imperative (command) forms of movement verbs like 'go,' 'turn,' 'continue.'
- Include prepositions of location such as 'next to,' 'across from,' 'between.'
- Reference landmarks or street names to make directions clear.
- Confirm arrival with phrases like 'it's on your right' or 'you'll see it.'
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 Spanish: 'Siga derecho y luego gire a la izquierda' — Go straight and then turn left
- 2 French: 'Tournez à droite, c'est en face de la boulangerie' — Turn right, it's across from the bakery
- 3 German: 'Gehen Sie geradeaus und dann links' — Go straight ahead and then left