Giving directions in english

1. How do we give directions in English?
2. What are the phrases used for giving directions?
3. What is mentioned while giving directions?

How do we give directions in English?

Here are some common phrases you can use:

1. Go past the cinema. (Pass the cinema.)
2. Go along this road.
3. Go straight on/ahead. (Stay on this road – don't turn.)
4. Go through the tunnel.
5. At the roundabout, take the first exit.
6. Turn left at the crossroads.
7. Take the second right.
8. It's on your left.

What are the phrases used for giving directions?

These are useful phrases when you are giving directions:

• Go straight.
• Turn left.
• Turn right.
• Walk along the post office.
• Take the first (street) on your left/right.
• Walk over the bridge.
• Stop at the crossroads.
• At the traffic light turn left/right.

What is mentioned while giving directions?

Other useful phrases for giving direction:

• It is this way / that way.
• You are going to wrong way.
• You are going in the wrong direction.
• You will pass a bakery on your left.
• It will be on your left or right.
• This straight road will lead you to the hospital.
• You will see the entrance on the left.