Preposition of movement

Lesson 1: Giving directions
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Lesson 1: Giving directions

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Preposition of movement
Prepositions of movement show movement from one place to another place. These prepositions always describe movement and we usually use them with verbs of motion. The most common preposition of movement is the preposition to, which describes movement in the direction of something, 
for example: How do you go to work?

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the man bikes.......... the river
A
across
B
over
C
between
D
along

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the ball is going ...... the net
A
away from
B
through
C
over
D
along

Slide 5 - Quiz

you have to hit the ball......the net
A
in
B
along
C
over
D
onto

Slide 6 - Quiz

the balloon is popping ......the box
A
out
B
across
C
out of
D
over

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the baby is climbing... the stairs...
A
on
B
through
C
around
D
up

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the guy is walking......the bridge
A
over
B
onto
C
across
D
up

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Exercise 1: Listening
We're going to watch a video about giving directions.


Listen carefully because there's a twist  at the end.

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Slide 12 - Video

Asking for directions
  • If you are lost, or cant find the place you are looking for, how would you ask someone to help you?
  • Ways to ask for directions-
  • Excuse me! Do you know where ________is, please?
  • Excuse me! Can you give me directions to_________,please?
  • Excuse me! Where is the nearest________, please?
  • How do I get to___________, please?
  • Can you tell me how to get to_________, please?
  • Excuse me! I’m lost! Can you help me please?

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Giving simple directions
  • Go straight on/ Carry straight on.
  • Turn right.
  • Turn left.
  • Take the …..1st road on the left/2nd road on the right
  • It is opposite……
  • It is in between……
  • It is next to…….
  • It’s on the corner.
  • It’s about a …..minute walk, from here.

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Exercise 2: Listening
Look at map. You are going to listen to directions to four different places. Write in the places as you hear them.
  • Post office
  • Underground station
  • Cinema
  • Bus station

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