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Almost every set of directions is built from the same small words: turn, left, right, straight, on, next to, across from, around the corner. If you know these, you can follow directions in any English-speaking city, and give them too.
Notice the two kinds of "left." "Turn left" is an action: you change direction. "It's on your left" tells you where the place is when you arrive. Listen for "turn" to know you're moving and "on your" to know you're there.
Phrases
change direction
don't turn; keep walking the same way
where the place is when you pass it
at the point where two streets meet
very close, but you need to turn to see it
beside, touching or very close
facing it, with the street in between
with one thing on each side
at the back of something
continue; don't stop or turn yet
turn at the first street on your left
something friendly people say; it means it's very clear
Say it out loud
Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.
Practice · 3 min
Say the line that fits. Situation on the left, one natural line on the right.
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Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.