Being somewhere or going somewhere
asks location. asks destination; is also correct. A location uses : . A destination uses : . The preposition gives location and gives a destination.
Understand the route
, and are common direction phrases. and specify the turn. and say near or far from something. You can request if the explanation is too quick.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
La estación está el centro.
The station is in the centre.
Voy mercado.
I am going to the market.
¿ vas? A la estación.
Where are you going? To the station.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
La estación está de mi casa. Son dos minutos a pie.
The station is close to my house. It is two minutes on foot.
Primero a la , luego a la derecha.
First left, then right.
Voy la farmacia.
I am going to the pharmacy.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
Where is the train station?
The second street on the right.
It is far from the centre.
Practice 4/5 · In situations
What helps in this situation?
Choose the right words for the situation.
A neighbour gives directions too quickly. You need them more slowly.
You say:
Ask for a slower explanation.
A neighbour gives directions too quickly. You need them more slowly.
You say:
Ask for a slower explanation.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
