Wordreference

Dear students 

These are websites that you can use it as a tool in addition you can find there a variety of aids for English learners as second language.

http://www.wordreference.com/tools/mini/index.aspx

http://games.wordreference.com/

   

Directions Game

A way to give and follow directions 

 INTERACTIVE GAME

Destination Impossible is a game created by the developers at the BBC to practice how to understand and follow directions. This game is very simple. First you have to choose a character like in the image below

Then you are given assignments or objectives to complete depending on the character you choose.

Finally, once you choose the task, you will start the interactive game. You will start at one specific point in the map and you will have to choose among the letters “A,B or C” according to the directions and instructions.

Destination Impossible is an excellent way of practicing how to follow instructions with the imperative form and also to review important vocabulary so that you never get lost in any city or town.

LINK: “Game to learn how to follow directions in ENGLISH”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/formal-and-informal-speaking

Directions

Learning to Ask and Tell Directions in English

In this English Speaking activity, you will learn how to ask and tell the directions. You are going to learn about the most common ways used to ask and tell the directions in English and you can do exercises following the lessons to practice using these English functions.

Learning the commom English words or phrases to ask and telling directions:

near / left / on the left / right / on the right / opposite / corner / on(round) the corner / up(down) the road / turn left(right) / go straight(ahead) on / go along the ….street / take the second left(right) turning / go over the crossroad / go past the ……. / roundabout / square / intersection / on the corner of ….. street and …… street /

Common questions:

• Is there a drugstore near here?
• Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the train station?
• Excuse me! How do I get to the nearest supermarket?
• Hi! I am new here! Could you pleased tell me where I can find a barber shop?
• Where is the police station? I need to report a stealing case.

Practice Asking and Telling Directions:

Conversation 1:

• A: Excuse me, is there a bank near here?
• B: Yes, there is one on the corner.
• A: Thanks a lot.
• B: No problem.

Conversation 2:

• Kim:     Excuse me. I’m lost. Could you please tell how to go to New World hotel?
• Joanna: I’m not sure. I am a tourist, too.
• Kim:     Thanks anyway.
• Joanna: Oh, there is a police officer over there, you can ask him .
• Kim:     Well, I think so. Thank you very much.

GAMES

Enjoy playing with these games in English

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/spelling

Welcome students

Dear students,
Welcome to this new blog in wich we will find interesting materials and resources to improve our English.
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