Giving & Asking for Directions 

Teacher’s Note (Pre-A1/A1)

Welcome to this fun, practical directions lesson for true beginners!

Overview

This complete pack (3 PDFs) teaches essential survival English: asking for and giving simple directions in a town. 

  • PDF 1 (1 page): Teacher’s warm-up, key vocab/phrases, and personal questions to activate prior knowledge. 
  • PDF 2 (35 pages): Ready-to-print flash cards (pictures + words) for matching and vocab building – colorful, clear, and reusable. 
  • PDF 3 (3 pages): Talkmor Town map activities – preposition fill-in, follow-directions paths, questions, and pair practice.
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Why teachers love this:

Visual map + flash cards make abstract directions concrete and fun.

Students quickly move from matching vocab → describing the map → real pair role-plays.

Perfect for 30–45 min classes; extend with extra pair Q&A or “I’m lost!” game.

Tips for Success

  • Project or print the Talkmor Town map large for pointing. 
  • Use gestures/arrows heavily – beginners respond best visually. 
  • Praise effort: “Great! You used ‘next to’ perfectly!” 

Enjoy the lesson – watch your students confidently give directions! 




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