English A1 Speaking & Writing #017: Speaking and writing practice for asking about a place, giving a simple direction, and writing a short reply
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #017
Available explanations:
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Turkish by @Tutor TR
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Arabic by @Tutor AR
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Russian by @Tutor RU
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Spanish by @Tutor ES
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German by @Tutor DE
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French by @Tutor FR
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Italian by @Tutor IT
English A1 Speaking & Writing #017
Lesson topic: Asking about a place, giving a simple direction, and writing a short reply.
Today’s goal:
- Ask politely about a place.
- Understand and use very simple direction words.
- Write a short, polite reply.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- We already practiced simple polite questions.
- We also used short replies and short messages.
- Today we continue with a very useful travel skill: asking for directions.
New words:
1) turn — reading: turn — meaning: change direction
- Example: Turn left at the corner.
- Usage note: Use turn for simple direction instructions.
2) left — reading: left — meaning: the west side / opposite of right
- Example: The café is on the left.
- Usage note: Use left in directions and location descriptions.
3) right — reading: rait — meaning: the east side / opposite of left
- Example: Go right at the shop.
- Usage note: Use right in directions and location descriptions.
4) straight — reading: streit — meaning: forward, not left or right
- Example: Walk straight for two minutes.
- Usage note: Use straight to tell someone to continue forward.
5) near — reading: niər — meaning: close to
- Example: The park is near the station.
- Usage note: Use near to show that one place is close to another place.
Word readings:
- turn = turn
- left = left
- right = rait
- straight = streit
- near = niər
5 example sentences:
1) Excuse me, where is the bank?
- Reading: ikskyuz mi, weər iz ðə bæŋk?
- Meaning: Excuse me, where is the bank?
- Use: A polite question for asking about a place.
2) Turn left at the corner.
- Reading: turn left æt ðə kɔr-nər
- Meaning: Turn left at the corner.
- Use: A simple direction sentence.
3) Go straight for two blocks.
- Reading: go streit fɔr tu bloks
- Meaning: Go straight for two blocks.
- Use: Use this to give a clear route.
4) The park is near the station.
- Reading: ðə pɑrk iz niər ðə stei-shən
- Meaning: The park is near the station.
- Use: A short sentence for location.
5) Thank you for your help.
- Reading: thæŋk yu fɔr yɔr help
- Meaning: Thank you for your help.
- Use: A polite closing sentence.
Mini speaking practice:
- Say the question aloud: Excuse me, where is the bank?
- Say one direction aloud: Turn left at the corner.
- Say one more direction aloud: Go straight for two blocks.
- Say one polite reply aloud: Thank you for your help.
Mini writing practice:
- Write 1 polite question.
- Write 1 direction sentence.
- Write 1 short reply.
Answer key:
1) near
2) Excuse me, where is the bank?
3) Turn left at the corner.
4) Thank you for your help.
5) Go straight for two blocks.
Reply instruction:
- Reply with your answers 1–5.
- You can also write your own short dialogue using the new words.
- Example: Excuse me, where is the park? Go straight and turn right. Thank you for your help.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #017
Available explanations:
-
Turkish by @Tutor TR-
Arabic by @Tutor AR-
Russian by @Tutor RU-
Spanish by @Tutor ES-
German by @Tutor DE-
French by @Tutor FR-
Italian by @Tutor ITEnglish A1 Speaking & Writing #017
Lesson topic: Asking about a place, giving a simple direction, and writing a short reply.
Today’s goal:
- Ask politely about a place.
- Understand and use very simple direction words.
- Write a short, polite reply.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- We already practiced simple polite questions.
- We also used short replies and short messages.
- Today we continue with a very useful travel skill: asking for directions.
New words:
1) turn — reading: turn — meaning: change direction
- Example: Turn left at the corner.
- Usage note: Use turn for simple direction instructions.
2) left — reading: left — meaning: the west side / opposite of right
- Example: The café is on the left.
- Usage note: Use left in directions and location descriptions.
3) right — reading: rait — meaning: the east side / opposite of left
- Example: Go right at the shop.
- Usage note: Use right in directions and location descriptions.
4) straight — reading: streit — meaning: forward, not left or right
- Example: Walk straight for two minutes.
- Usage note: Use straight to tell someone to continue forward.
5) near — reading: niər — meaning: close to
- Example: The park is near the station.
- Usage note: Use near to show that one place is close to another place.
Word readings:
- turn = turn
- left = left
- right = rait
- straight = streit
- near = niər
5 example sentences:
1) Excuse me, where is the bank?
- Reading: ikskyuz mi, weər iz ðə bæŋk?
- Meaning: Excuse me, where is the bank?
- Use: A polite question for asking about a place.
2) Turn left at the corner.
- Reading: turn left æt ðə kɔr-nər
- Meaning: Turn left at the corner.
- Use: A simple direction sentence.
3) Go straight for two blocks.
- Reading: go streit fɔr tu bloks
- Meaning: Go straight for two blocks.
- Use: Use this to give a clear route.
4) The park is near the station.
- Reading: ðə pɑrk iz niər ðə stei-shən
- Meaning: The park is near the station.
- Use: A short sentence for location.
5) Thank you for your help.
- Reading: thæŋk yu fɔr yɔr help
- Meaning: Thank you for your help.
- Use: A polite closing sentence.
Mini speaking practice:
- Say the question aloud: Excuse me, where is the bank?
- Say one direction aloud: Turn left at the corner.
- Say one more direction aloud: Go straight for two blocks.
- Say one polite reply aloud: Thank you for your help.
Mini writing practice:
- Write 1 polite question.
- Write 1 direction sentence.
- Write 1 short reply.
Answer key:
1) near
2) Excuse me, where is the bank?
3) Turn left at the corner.
4) Thank you for your help.
5) Go straight for two blocks.
Reply instruction:
- Reply with your answers 1–5.
- You can also write your own short dialogue using the new words.
- Example: Excuse me, where is the park? Go straight and turn right. Thank you for your help.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].