These exercises will help you practise the key phrases and structures from the course on giving directions in English. Complete each activity to build your confidence at A2 level.
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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Gaps: Giving Directions
Complete each sentence with the correct word or phrase from the course (e.g. straight, left, right, next to, turn).
- Go ___ on this road and you will see the park on your right.
- ___ left at the traffic lights and the school is just ahead.
- The pharmacy is ___ to the supermarket, so you can't miss it.
- Take the first street on the ___ and the hotel is at the end.
Correction
- Go straight on this road and you will see the park on your right.
- Turn left at the traffic lights and the school is just ahead.
- The pharmacy is next to the supermarket, so you can't miss it.
- Take the first street on the right and the hotel is at the end.
Exercice 2 — Spot the Mistake: Direction Phrases
Each sentence contains one mistake. Rewrite the full sentence correctly.
- Go straight to and you will reach the station.
- Turn on left at the corner and the post office is there.
- The café is next the bookshop, on the main street.
- Take the second road at the right and the museum is in front of you.
Correction
- Go straight on and you will reach the station.
- Turn left at the corner and the post office is there.
- The café is next to the bookshop, on the main street.
- Take the second road on the right and the museum is in front of you.
Exercice 3 — Choose the Right Direction
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete each direction phrase naturally and accurately.
- Excuse me, how do I get to the train station? — Go straight, then ___ right at the big roundabout.
- Where is the library? — It is ___ to the town hall, on the left side of the square.
- How far is the supermarket? — It is not far. Just go ___ for two blocks and you will see it.
- Can you help me find the bank? — Yes, take the first street ___ the left and the bank is on the corner.
Correction
- Go straight, then turn right at the big roundabout.
- It is next to the town hall, on the left side of the square.
- Just go straight for two blocks and you will see it.
- Take the first street on the left and the bank is on the corner.
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