What are common words for giving directions?

When you give directions, you tell people how to move. These are some basic verbs and phrases:

• To change direction, use turn left أو turn right.
• To continue moving forward, use go straight.
• To move from one side to another, use cross أو go over.

You can also say where something is located using on the left أو on the right.

What are important places on a map?

When you ask for or give directions, you often talk about places you see on the street.

• Traffic lights: These are red, yellow, and green lights that control cars and people.

• Roundabout: This is a circular road where traffic goes around a central island.

• Bridge: This is a structure that goes over water or another road.

• Crossing: This is a special part of the road where people can walk across safely. It is also called a crosswalk.

• Square: This is an open public area in a town or city, often with shops or cafes around it.

How do I ask for directions in English?

It is important to be polite when you ask for help. Start with Excuse me.

• الاستخدام Where is...? to ask about a place.
• الاستخدام How do I get to...? to ask for instructions to a place.

How do I give simple directions in English?

When you give directions, use the words you learned. Speak clearly and slowly.

• Start with an action, like Go straight.
• Then add a place, like Turn left at the traffic lights.
• Finally, say where the place is, like The shop is on the right.

أمثلة

• Go straight for two blocks.
• Turn left at the next street.
• Turn right after the bank.
• The shop is on the left.
• The park is on the right.
• Cross the street carefully.
• Go over the bridge.
• Turn left at the traffic lights.
• Take the second exit at the roundabout.
• Walk over the bridge.
• Use the crossing to go to the other side.
• The big square is in the city center.
• Excuse me, where is the museum?
• How do I get to the bus station?

التدريب

الأخطاء الشائعة لدى المتحدثين باللغة الإسبانية

يرتكب المتحدثون باللغة الإسبانية أحيانًا الأخطاء التالية:

• Using 'go to left' or 'go to right': في اللغة الإنجليزية، نقول turn left أو turn right. We do not use 'go to'.

  خطأ: Go to left here.
  الصحيح: Turn left here.

• Using 'in the left' or 'in the right': For position, we use on the left أو on the right.

  خطأ: The shop is in the right.
  الصحيح: The shop is on the right.

• Confusing 'plaza' with 'square': While 'plaza' is sometimes understood, the common English word for an open public space in a town is square.

  خطأ: Meet me in the plaza.
  الصحيح: Meet me in the square.

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the difference between left and right?

Left is the opposite of right. For example, your heart is on the left side of your body.

What does go straight mean?

It means to continue walking or driving forward, without turning. You do not change direction.

Can I say walk straight?

نعم،, walk straight is correct when you are on foot. Go straight works for both walking and driving.

What is a crossing?

A crossing is a special place on the road where people can walk safely from one side to the other. It is also called a crosswalk.

Will I need this vocabulary for the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam?

Yes, this vocabulary is very useful for the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam, especially in speaking parts where you might describe a picture or answer questions about places and directions.

الدروس ذات الصلة

• Directions vocabulary