Giving Directions

Turn left, go straight, it's opposite the bank.

Visual Explanation

Giving instructions

imperative verb+direction / landmark

Examples

Go straight and turn right at the traffic lights.

The post office is opposite the supermarket.

Take the second street on the left.

Basic directions: Turn left, turn right, go straight on, go past the church, cross the bridge.
Position words: 'Opposite' means facing it. 'Next to' means beside it. 'Between' means in the middle of two things.
Asking for directions: 'Excuse me, how do I get to the station?' 'Is there a supermarket near here?'

Tip

Start with 'Excuse me' when asking a stranger for directions. It sounds much more polite than jumping straight to the question.