GIVING DIRECTIONS

A.Go straight on. Then take the first left on to Green Street. Walk past the library and it’s the building next to the library on the left. 

B.Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights. You will see a shop on the right. Go past that and it’s on the right next to the shop. 

C.Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and go straight on until you get to the roundabout. At the roundabout turn left. Go past the theatre. It’s the building next to the theatre, opposite the hospital. 

D.Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and take the second right on to King’s Road. Go past the bookshop. It’s the building next to the bookshop opposite the café.

Word List Asking for and Giving Directions How do I get to …? What's the best way to …? Where is …? Go straight on (until you come to …). Turn back./Go back. Turn left/right (into …-street). Go along … Cross … Take the first/second road on the left/right It's on the left/right. straight [streɪt] on opposite ['ɒpəzɪt] near [nɪə] next to Near … (dekat) On the corner of … & … (disudut antara … & ….) Far from … (jauh dari) In front of … (di depan) Opposite … (berlawanan) Across the street from … (dari seberang jalan) Next to … (berikutnya) Go to … (menuju) Go past the … (melewati) Go straight .. (jalan lurus) Go down … ( jalan turun) Go up … ( jalan naik/tanjakan) Between … (diantara) Behind … ( di belakang) Beside … (disamping) Turn left (belok kiri) Turn right (belok kanan) Take the first corner (ambil sudut/belokan pertama) Take the second corner (ambil sudut/belokan kedua) Intersection (perempatan) T-Junction (pertigaan) On the left (sebelah kiri) On the right (sebelah kanan) Among (diantara banyak)

between [bɪ'twiːn] at the end (of) on/at the corner behind [bɪ'hʌɪnd] in front of (just) around the corner traffic lights crossroads, junction [ʤʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n] signpost ['sʌɪnpəʊst] next to behind upstairs opposite on top of in under on in front of downstairs Naming the place on the left/right at the bottom at the end at the top next to behind upstairs opposite on top of

 

 

Important verbs and prepositions when giving directions

Can you please tell me how I can get to Oxford Street?
Where is the nearest supermarket?
How can I get to the  local market?
I'm trying to get to Downing Street.
How do I get to the office?
What's the best way to get to your house next ?
Where is Mc Donalds can you tell me please?

How to give directions to somebody else 

Go straight on till you see the hospital then turn left.
Turn back, you have gone past the turning.
Turn left when you see a roundabout.
Turn right at the end of the road and my house is number 67.
Cross the junction and keep going for about 1 mile.
Take the third road on the right and you will see the office on the right
Take the third road on the right and you will see the shop on the left
Take the second road on the left and you will see the house on the left
Take the second road on the left and you will see the hospital straight ahead
The hospital is opposite the railway station.
The shop is near the hospital.
The house is next to the local cricket ground.
The shop is in between the chemist and KFC.
At the end of the road you will see a roundabout.
At the corner of the road you will see red building.

Just around the corner is my house you will need to stop quickly or you will miss it.
Go straight on at the traffic lights.
turn right at the crossroads.
Follow thesignposts for Manchester.

Directions inside a building

Match the questions and answers below.

1‘Where is the computer room?’

2‘Excuse me, where are the men’s toilets?’

3‘Can you tell me where the public telephone is, please?’

4‘How do you get from the main entrance to the cafe?’

a‘They’re just past the computer room.’

b‘It’s at the end of the corridor, opposite the kitchen.’

c‘Go along the corridor and it’s the door straight ahead, next to the toilets.’

d‘Next to the office, opposite the lounge.’

to the left/right

With these directions, ‘of’ is needed if you name the place, for example:

‘It’s at the top of the stairs, to the left of the bathroom.’

‘The lift’s at the end of the corridor.’

For example:

‘You’ll find her room on the left, past the lift.’

The word ‘just’ is often used when meaning ‘a little bit’:

‘You’ll see his room on the right, just next to the dining room.’

‘The toilets are on the left, just before (you get to) the dining room.’

‘It’s just past the office. You can’t miss it.’

How to give directions

along the corridor

round the corner

down/up the stairs

past the office

For example:

‘Go along here, round the corner and it’s on the right, at the bottom of

the stairs.’

‘You go along here, down the stairs, and it’s straight ahead (of you).’

‘If you go along here, you’ll see his room on the left, just past the

bathroom.’

William : Could you tell me how to get to the Post Office ,please ? (bisakah anda menunjukan kepada saya bagaimana cara untuk pergi ke kantor pos?

Monique : Sure. Just go straight until you arrive at the first T-junction, after that you turn left and go straight until you see traffic light, and you must turn right. You will go past the Swimming pool , and the post office beside of swimming pool. (pasti, anda jalan lurus sampai anda tiba di pertigaan pertama, setelah itu anda belok kiri dan jalan lurus sampai melihat lampu lalu lintas, dan anda harus belok kanan. Anda akan melewati kolam renang. Dan kantor pos disamping kolam renang.

Tina: Nope. Next, go along the way until you find the market. That will be the only market in there. So, it will be easy to be recognized. After that, look at the left. You will see Royal Residence. I can not help you any more but when you find at Royal Residence, you can ask for help to Mr. Security there. I’m sure if he will help you to get that address.
(Tina: Tidak. Selanjutnya, pergi sepanjang jalan sampai Anda menemukan pasar. Itu akan menjadi satu-satunya pasar di sana. Jadi, itu akan mudah untuk dikenali. Setelah itu, lihat ke kiri. Anda akan melihat Royal Residence. Saya tidak dapat membantu Anda lebih tetapi ketika Anda temukan Royal Residence Anda dapat meminta bantuan ke bapak keamanan di sana. Saya yakin jika ia akan membantu Anda untuk menuju alamat tersebut)

Jane: Alright. I will replay the direction. From Main Street, I will go along until I find the market. On the left, that is Royal Residence. I got it. Thanks, sir.
(Jane: Baik. Aku akan ulang petunjuk arah nya. Dari Main Street, saya akan jalan terus sampai saya menemukan pasar. Di sebelah kiri, ada Royal Residence. Saya paham. Terima kasih tuan)

Tina: You’re welcome. I hope that you don’t get lost.
(Tina: Sama-sama. Saya berharap bahwa Anda tidak tersesat)