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Conversation Beginner · Module 13 · Unit 62

Direction Words (Using navigation markers: left, right, straight, next to)

Pre A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss direction words and learn how to navigate around town.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. How do you go straight to school?
  2. When do you turn left or right?
  3. Have you ever given directions to someone?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • left

    noun/adjective

    /left/

    Meaning:The opposite of right.

    Turn left at the corner.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common direction word in navigation.

  • right

    noun/adjective

    /raɪt/

    Meaning:The opposite of left.

    Turn right after the school.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used daily in giving directions.

  • go straight

    phrasal verb

    /ɡoʊ streɪt/

    Meaning:To continue without turning.

    Go straight until you see the traffic light.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common instruction in cities.

  • take a right

    phrasal verb

    /teɪk ə raɪt/

    Meaning:To turn right.

    Take a right after the park.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used in spoken directions.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel asks Rachel for directions while trying to find a supermarket and park.
  • Daniel
    Can you tell me how to get to the supermarket?
  • Rachel
    Go straight and take a right at the traffic light.
  • Daniel
    Is it far from here?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Where should Daniel turn right?
  2. What place is next to the post office?
  3. How does Rachel describe getting around?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does 'go straight' mean?

  2. Opposite of left is ____.

  3. Turn ____ at the traffic light.

  4. Go ____ until you see the park.

  5. straight / go / traffic light / the / at

  6. right / take / a / the / park / at

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you give directions in your town?
  2. When do you use left or right most?
  3. Tell me about getting lost before?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How do people go straight in city?
  2. Where do you take right in town?
  3. What’s hardest direction word for you?
  4. Do you ever get lost downtown?
  5. How do you explain left to visitors?
  6. What’s easiest way to get around?
  7. Do you prefer maps or asking people?
  8. How often do you use directions daily?
  9. Where is traffic light near your home?
  10. What road do you walk straight often?
Rachel
No, it’s right next to the post office.
  • Daniel
    Great, and the park?
  • Rachel
    Take a left after the school and go straight.
  • Daniel
    Thanks, that helps a lot.
  • Rachel
    Anytime, it’s easy to get around here.