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TOPIC 2: GIVING DIRECTIONS
Giving direction helps to show where someone he/she want to reach also
through this topic students could have a knowledge on how to ask for directions
and identify the four points of a compass; The Common words (prepositions)
used includes: left, right, straight, crossing, opposite, near to, in
front of, beside, behind, under, adjacent to, between, on, in, to, by, at,
into, onto, etc. for different situations.
The main purpose of this topic is
to give compass direction mainly four cardinal points i.e. East, West, North, South.
The compass is instrument
for find direction. It has magnetized needle which sits on a face. The face has
different directions drawn on it. The needle always points to the magnetic
north. The compass sometimes called Magnetic compass.
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Words Used when
Giving Directions
Go straight
Cross bridge
Turn left
Keep straight
Turn right
You will see
Cross junction
Walk along
Important Issues
when Giving Directions
1. Use basic English to offer directions.
2. Short phrases are best.
3. Speak slowly.
4. Use clear pronunciation.
5. Spell out words if necessary.
Asking
for and giving directions
Rehema: Excuse me could you tell
me the way to the pharmacy?
Suzy: yes, it’s that the way, just go straight away after two houses turn left,
it’s on the corner opposite the post office.
Rehema: Thanks, I’ have only been
in town for a few days, so I really
don’t know my way around yet
Suzy: Oh! I know how you feel. I was born in this town so I know where
everything is.
In
giving directions:
1. Use transitions: After that, then, next, when you get to……… go
2. Specify
distance: Some people feel better
knowing how long it will take to get to 3. their destination, example
"it’s about five minutes away."
4. Use landmarks: "You will see large clock", "You will see blue large
building."
5. More useful
language: It’s on [street name], It's
opposite ...., It’s near.....
6. Repeat yourself: If you repeat the direction again, the other person will feel
comfortable.
7. Clarify: Make sure that the person understands your directions, example "did
you get all that?"
8. Don’t guess: I am sorry, I'm not from here, I'm afraid I can’t help you."
Exercise
Locating places
Discuss the location of the school
1. Where the school situated in
Tanzania? (north, south, East, west or central)
2. Is it in town or in the
country side?
3. Are there any houses, shops or
offices nearby?
4. How many roads lead to the
school?
5. Do the roads leading to your school have name?
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