asking and giving directions

1. Word list of asking for and giving directions
straight on -rovno
opposite - oproti
near blizko
next to vedla
between medzi
at the end (of) na konci
on/at the corner na rohu
behind za
in front of - pred
(just) around the corner – za rohom
traffic lights - semafory
crossroads, junction - krizovatka
signpost – smerova tabula
Language for asking directions
Can you tell me
Povieš mi
Do you know
Vieš Ako sa
How do I get to
What's the best way
to the bank ?
the way to
najbližšiu cestu na
poštu?
how to get to
dostanem na ...
Aká je najlepšia cesta
do banky?
the (nearest) post Office?
bus stop?
toilet ?
Covent Garden?
Trafalgar Square?
Bush House ?
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2. Language for giving directions
Left
go left- ist vlavo
turn left- odbočte vľavo
it's on the left- je to vľavo
take a left- odbočte vľavo
take the second (turning) on the left- na 2.odbočke odbočte vľavo
Right
go right
turn right
it's on the right
take a right
take the second (turning) on the right
Ahead- rovno
go ahead- choďte rovno
go straight ahead- choďte rovno
go straight on – choďte rovno
Go straight on (until you come to …). – choď rovno až kým prídeš na…
Turn back./Go back. – Vráť sa!
Turn left/right (into …-street). – Odbočte vlavo/vpravo
Go along … - choďte pozdĺž
Cross … - cez
Take the first/second road on the left/right – zoberte na 1./2. zakrute
It's on the left/right. – je to v lavo

3. it's this way je to tato cesta
it's that way je to tamta cesta
you're going the wrong way Ideš zlou cestou
you're going in the wrong direction Ideš zlým smerom
continue straight ahead for about a
mile (one mile is approximately 1.6
kilometres)
Pokračuj rovno niekoľko míľ
you'll pass a supermarket on your left – miniete supermarket po ľavej strane
keep going for another ... Chodte stale až po
it'll be ... to bude
on your left bude to vlavo
on your right Bude to na pravo
straight ahead of you bude to rovno pred vami

4. How far is it?
how far is it? Ako je to daleko?
how far is it to ...? Ako je daleko...
the airport ...na letisko?
how far is it to ... from here? Ako je daleko...odtiaľ
the beach ...z pláže
is it far? Je to ďaleko?
is it a long way? Je to dlhá cesta?
it's ... Je to
not far Nie ďaleko
quite close Celkom blízko
quite a long way Dosť dlhá cesta
A long way on foot Dlhá cesta peši
A long way to walk Dlhá cesta peši
about a mile from here (one mile is
approximately 1.6 kilometres)
Asi míľa odtiaľ
Giving directions to drivers
follow the signs for ... Nasledujte značky...
the town centre ...na centrum
Birmingham

5. continue straight on past some traffic lights Pokračujte rovno a prejdete cez semafory
at the second set of traffic lights, turn left Na druhom semafore odbočte vľavo
go over the roundabout Prejdite cez kruhovy objazd
take the second exit at the roundabout Zoberte druhy vychod z kruhoveho objazdu
turn right at the T-junction Odbočte vpravo na križovatke
go under the bridge Chodte pod mostom
go over the bridge Chod na most
Dialogues:
Asking Directions
Objectives: To be able to ask for and understand directions.
Dialogue:
A. Is there a grocery store near here? Sú blízko nejaké potraviny?
B. Yes, there's one over on State Street. Áno, jeden je
A. Where is State Street?
B. Go down this street for two more blocks. Turn right and go a block. ABC
Supermarket is on your left.
A. Thanks.
Practice 1: Command-Response
Stand up. Postavte sa
Turn right.
Turn left.
Go straight ahead.
Stop.
Turn right and go four steps.
Turn left and go two steps.
Sit down.
Practice 2: Vocabulary Development
Is there a grocery store near here?
school on State Street?
shoe store on King Street?
bakery

6. movie theater
bank
Practice 3: Vocabulary Development
Yes. There is a hotel on State Street.
bakery on First Avenue.
cafe on Avenue A.
drug store on First Avenue.
Practice 4: Question-Response
Is there a bakery on First Avenue? Yes, there is.
hotel State Street? No, there isn't.
school King Street?
bank Avenue A?
Practice 5: Vocabulary Development
Where is State Street?
J.C. Penny's?
Sears?
the post office?
the police station?
the railroad station?
Practice 6: Question-Response
Where is the post office? It is on State Street.
the police station? First Avenue.
the railroad station? Station Road.
the bus station? Avenue B.
Sears? Broadway Street.
Practice 7: Following Directions
1. You are on Broadway Street and Avenue C. Go straight ahead on Broadway
Street for three blocks, turn right and go one block. Turn left and go one half a
block. What is on your left?
2. You are at the railroad station. Go along Station Road to the first stop light.
Turn left and go three blocks. Turn right and go two blocks. What is on your
right?
3. You are at the Greyhound Bus Station Road on State Street. Go up State Street
to Center Street. Turn right and go two blocks. Turn left and go four blocks.
What is on your left?
4. You are at the stop light on Station Road and Fourth Avenue. Go down Station
road to Center Street. Turn right and go three blocks. Turn right and go two
blocks. What is on your right?
Practice 8: Giving Directions
1. I am on Station Road and Avenue C. How can I get to the Post office?
2. I am on Avenue B and Broadway Street. Is there a drugstore near here?

7. 3. I am at the Elementary School on Broadway Street. How can I get to the fire
station?
4. I am at the stop light on Station Road and Fourth Avenue. Where is a hotel
from here?