EFL interaction activity about directions

1. DDirectionsirections English DepartmentEnglish Department
SecondarySecondary CPI Tino GrandíoCPI Tino Grandío
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1. Find Start on the map. Follow the
directions. Then write where you
are.
a. First, you walk straight on to the
end of the road. Then you turn
left. After that, go down the road
and take the first turning on the
left. _________________
b. You walk straight on and take the
second turning on the right. Next,
go down the road until you come
to a church. It’s opposite the
church. ____________________
c. First, you have to walk straight on to the crossroads. Turn right. Then you walk straight
on and take the fist turning on the left. Turn left again and it’s at the end of the street.
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d. Someone wants to go to the bank. Write directions from Start.
2. Read the following dialogue. Then, in pairs, write a similar dialogue. Imagine you
are in Praza Maior in Lugo and ask about several well-known places. (The library,
the market of Sto. Domingo, Instituto Xoán Montes, Instituto Politécnico)
USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS
• Excuse me.
• Could you tell me
the way to…?
• Is there a … near
here?
• How can I get
to…?
• Could you say that
again, please?
• Sorry, I don’t
understand. Could
you speak more
slowly?
• OK. Thanks a lot.
• Sure.
• Yes, of course.
• It’s near here.
• Take the first (2nd, 3rd)
turning on the right / left.
• Go straight on.
• Go straight ahead.
• Go past the …
• Turn left / right.
• It’s on the right / left.
• It’s on the corner.
• It’s opposite the…
• It’s between the… and
the…
• Turn right / left at the
traffic-lights.
• You’re welcome.
Man Excuse me. Can you tell me where the
tourist information office is?
Susan Sure. It’s in High street.
Man How do I get there?
Susan Go straight ahead. Take the third turning
on the left. Go past the cathedral. It’s on
the corner, between the newsagent’s and
the secondary school.
Man OK. So, I have to take the second turning
on the left and...
Susan No, the third turning on the left.
Man Thank you very much.
Susan You’re welcome.