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How can I give directions in English?

How can I give directions in English?

Giving directions

  1. Go past the cinema. (Pass the cinema.)
  2. Go along this road.
  3. Go straight on/ahead. (Stay on this road – don’t turn.)

What are the phrases used for giving directions?

These are useful phrases when you are giving directions:

  • Go straight.
  • Turn left.
  • Turn right.
  • Walk along the post office.
  • Take the first (street) on your left/right.
  • Walk over the bridge.
  • Stop at the crossroads.
  • At the traffic light turn left/right.

How do you write directions?

Checklist for Writing Instructions

  1. Use short sentences and short paragraphs.
  2. Arrange your points in logical order.
  3. Make your statements specific.
  4. Use the imperative mood.
  5. Put the most important item in each sentence at the beginning.
  6. Say one thing in each sentence.

How do you politely ask for something in an email example?

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  1. Thank you for your assistance.
  2. Thank you in advance for your help.
  3. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
  4. Please let me know if you have any questions.
  5. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.

How to ask for and give directions in English?

To learn how to ask for and give directions in English, you need to be familiar with: 1 Prepositions of place 2 Wh-Questions 3 Simple Present More …

What is the past tense of give directions?

To obtain or provide directions, usually by reading a map Find more words! What is the past tense of give directions?

What are the prepositions for directions in English?

Prepositions of Place and Directions. To give directions in English you need to know the most common prepositions of place. Next to. In front of. Across from. Near. Inside. By. Behind.

How to give directions to the other person?

Speak slowlyso the other person can understand. Speak slowlyso the other person can write down the instructions if talking on the phone. When speaking with someone, use yourhands to demonstrate what you mean, left, right]

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