English First Additional Language Grade 8 Term 2
Giving
directio
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Listed below are some phrases to use when giving directions.
Phrases Examples
Go past Continue past something so that is now behind you
Go across Cross something, like a road or crossroads
Go along Continue down a road
Go straight on Don’t turn left or right
Go up Walk/drive up a hill
Go down Walk or drive down a hill or a road
Go through Pass through something, such as a tunnel or a town
Go out of Exit
In front of you You can see it facing you
On the corner It’s where two roads meet at a 90° angle
Next To The destination is just next to some landmark.
Between The place is exactly in between two other places
At The End The place is at the end of the road.
Behind The place is behind some famous landmark
Around The Corner The destination would come once you take the turn.
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Giving
directio
ns
Listed below are some phrases to use when giving directions.
Phrases Examples
Go past Continue past something so that is now behind you
Go across Cross something, like a road or crossroads
Go along Continue down a road
Go straight on Don’t turn left or right
Go up Walk/drive up a hill
Go down Walk or drive down a hill or a road
Go through Pass through something, such as a tunnel or a town
Go out of Exit
In front of you You can see it facing you
On the corner It’s where two roads meet at a 90° angle
Next To The destination is just next to some landmark.
Between The place is exactly in between two other places
At The End The place is at the end of the road.
Behind The place is behind some famous landmark
Around The Corner The destination would come once you take the turn.
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