Directions & Transport — Intro — Lingadoo Vocabulary Worksheet

Key Vocabulary

Word		Meaning	Example sentence
map	n.	a picture that shows streets, places, or countries	Use a map if you are lost.
route	n.	the way from one place to another	This route is faster by bus.
corner	n.	the place where two streets or sides meet	Turn left at the corner.
traffic lights	n.	lights that control cars and people crossing roads	Wait at the traffic lights.
crossroads	n.	a place where two roads cross	The shop is near the crossroads.
pavement	n.	the path beside a road for walking	Walk on the pavement.
bus stop	n.	a place where buses stop for passengers	The bus stop is outside the bank.
roundabout	n.	a circular road where several roads meet	Take the second exit at the roundabout.
go straight	v.	to continue in the same direction	Go straight for two minutes.
turn left	v.	to change direction to the left	Turn left after the station.
turn right	v.	to change direction to the right	Turn right at the museum.
opposite	prep.	across from something	The cinema is opposite the library.

Common Collocations

map: city map, online map
route: bus route, walking route
corner: street corner, on the corner

traffic lights: red traffic lights, traffic lights ahead
crossroads: busy crossroads, at the crossroads
pavement: wide pavement, crowded pavement

bus stop: nearest bus stop, bus stop sign
roundabout: small roundabout, busy roundabout
go straight: go straight ahead, go straight on

turn left: turn left here, turn left at the lights
turn right: turn right here, turn right at the corner
opposite: opposite the bank, directly opposite

Language Tips

Giving directions

Use turn left, turn right, and go straight to explain a route.

Add at the traffic lights or at the corner to make directions clear.

Place words

Opposite means across from something. A crossroads is where two roads cross.

A bus stop is the place where buses pick up passengers.