Giving Directions in Writing

Use imperatives and landmarks.

Examples

• Turn left at the bank.

Key rules

• Use imperatives for instructions: Turn left, Go straight
• Name landmarks such as the bank or the station
• Use sequence words such as first, then and after that

Common mistakes

• Turn left at the bank. → Turn left at the bank, then walk straight for 200 metres. (add a landmark and distance)

Use cases

• Giving a friend directions to your house
• Writing a route for a visitor
• Describing a route in an exam