How to use prepositions of place to give directions JosĂŠ G. CĂŠspedes
Where is it? In: in a place “ Where is John?” “ In the bedroom. / In the kitchen / In Paris.” In: in a special place, special usage
The ball is in the box
In bed - “ Where’s Susan? “ She’s in bed.” On a shelf, on a plate, on a balcony On the floor, on a wall, on a door There are some books on the shelf and some pictures on the wall.
The ball is on the box.
There are a lot of apples on those trees. Don’t sit on the grass. It’s wet.
John's house
Jane's house
John's house is beside Jane's house.
Jane's house is between Bill's and John's houses.
Bill's house
Bill's house is next to Jane's house.
Useful vocabulary Asking about places or locations
Patterns Excuse me. Where is (the)……? (This is also used in asking about location) Excuse me. How can I get to (the) …….? Excuse me. How do I get to (the) …… ? Excuse me. How do you get to (the) ……? What’s the best way to get to (the) …….?
The possible responses It’s next to the post office. It’s on Main Street. It’s between the bakery and the barber shop. It’s on the corner of Ninth Street and Pine (Street). It’s in Davis County, near Kaysville. It’s on route 1-15, between Farmington and Kaysville. It’s ten miles north of Salt Lake City. Sorry, I don’t know. /I have no idea.
Directional words in use • First, go down State Street until you get to 4th South Street. • Then, turn left. • Then, go down 4th South for three blocks. • It’s on the right side of the street next to Wendy’s. • (First,) go down this street (for……
Common direction phrases Go straight on. Go straight ahead. Turn left/right at/on /into………Road. Go past ………. Take the first left/right turn. second Take the next turn. It’s two blocks down/up this street on your left/right. Keep walking /driving until you see the……….. Cross the bridge/street. Go around the corner. Go through the park.
Let’s practice!
Fill in the blanks using the vocabulary in the box
Davis: Excuse me, ________ is the post office, _________? Curtis: Turn ________ at the next corner. Then go ________until you _______ to the traffic lights. Turn _______ there. The __________ is ____________ the cinema.
Fill in the blanks with the correct information. Use the map to guide you in the directions. ___________ me, how do I ______ to the cinema? Go_____________. Turn_______ at the corner. Then take the _________ road on your_______. ___________to the ______ of the road. _________ left there. The cinema is on your__________, ____________the castle. _________ you very much. You're________________.
Look at map and decide each sentence is true (T) or false (F).
* You are here.
____1. The jewelry store is behind the Italian restaurant. ____2. The bar is on Second Avenue.
____3. The police station is on the left from Fire Department. ____4. The toy store is across from the Chinese restaurant. ____5. The movie theater is opposite the Book store. ____6. The sporting goods store is behind the Furniture store. ____7. The bar is next to the Chinese restaurant.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.
1. Emily always studies ____________ her room. 2. Kevin’s pen is ____________ the desk.
3. ____________Wednesday, I have to clean my house. 4. I’m going to China ____________ May. 5. I have to be at work ____________ 8.00. 6. Ken’s and Brian’s apartment is ____________ this street. 7. I found a ring in the park ____________ my way home. 8. I saw a bear yesterday when I was walking ____________ this road. 9. ____________ winter, we go to Australia to visit my aunt. 10. I get many phone calls ____________ home. 11. He came ____________ school at 9:00. 12. This letter came ____________ England. 13. Studying English is fun ____________ me. 14. My girlfriend bought the tickets ____________ me. 15. I can’t go shopping ____________ you today. 16. It’s important ____________ us all to study.
Let’s do it!
Draw your own town. Then, place the name of your classmates in different places around the town. Ask questions providing directions to get to the right place.