English Form One Notes – Giving Directions
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GIVING DIRECTIONS
This roquites students to have knowledge of how to ask for directions and identify the four points
of a compass; using various prepositions such as: near to, in front of, beside, behind, under,
adjacentto between, on, in, o, by, at, into, onto, etc. for different situations.
Stating Directions
Giving and Asking for Directions
Give and ask for directions
Learning words and expressions related to the directions below:
Tum left go straight ahead
7
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—__ eu —
Tum right cross 7
“| r A B
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uu ui :
U :
7
se ; ;
ma A /| || a
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bt /
+ Tame
+ Watkaog
Important isues when giving directions
+ Use basic English to offer directions
+ Short phrases are best.
+ Speak slowly
+ Use clear pronunciation
+ Spell out word i necessary
In giving directions
1. Use transitions: After that, then, next, when you gett… 80
2. Specify distance: Some people fee! better knowing how long it will take to gt to their
destination, example “t’s about five minutes away.”
3. Use landmarks:”Vou will se large clock”, “You wil see blue large building.”
4. More useful languages It’s on [street name], It’s opposite. I’s near
5. Repeat yourself: Ifyou repeat the direction again, the other person will fel comfortable.
6. Clavify:Make sure thatthe person understands your directions example “did you get all
thar”
7. Don’t guess: [am sorry Tm not from here, ‘m afraid can’t help you.”
Four Points of the Compass
Show four points ofthe compass
The Compass