Giving directions
City Vocabulary
(traffic) sign
Roundabout
Fountain
Avenue/ highway
Corner
Block
Traffic light
Crossroad
Tunnel
Crosswalk
Bridge
Sidewalk/ pavement
City Vocabulary
(traffic) sign
Roundabout
Fountain
Avenue/ highway
Corner
Block
Traffic light
Crossroad
Tunnel
Crosswalk
Bridge
Sidewalk/ pavement
Giving directions
Turn around and go back the way you came
Gira y regresa por el camino donde viniste
Go straight ahead
How far is it from here?
You pass/ you go past the
Seguir recto/ ir derecho
Que tan lejos esta de aqui?
Pasas el
Turn left/ turn right at
It's about a mile from here
You walk three blocks
Girar a la izq. / girar a la der.
Esta como a una milla de aqui
Caminas tres cuadras
Take the first street on the left/ right
It's a long way on foot
You cross the street/ road
Tomar la primer calle a la izq/der
Es un camino largo a pie
Cruzas la calle
The _____ will be on your right
You're going the wrong way
Follow the signs
El _____ estara a tu derecha
Vas por el camino equivocado
Sigue los señalamientos
You will see the _____ on the right
It's not that far
It's opposite the/ in front of the
Verás el _____ a la derecha
No esta tan lejos
Esta del otro lado de/ enfrente de
Keep going until you reach/ get to the
Take this road/ street
It's next to the
Continua hasta que llegues a
Toma este camino/ calle
Esta a lado de/ junto a/ pegado a
Walk along until you see a
Etsa bastante cerca
It's at the end of the avenue
Camina hasta que veas una
It's quite close
Esta al final de la avenida
Go/ drive through the tunnel
It's between A and B
Keep going for another 2 miles
Atraviesas el tunel
Esta en entre A y B
Continua por otras dos millas
Giving directions
Gas station
Shoe store
Bars
Mall/ movies
Museum
Escuse me, could you tell me how I can get to the Supermarket?
Amusement park
Pharmacy
Church
City Hall
Coffee shop
Stadium
Zoo
Escuse me, I'm looking for the bank, am I on the right road?
ATM
Hotel
Park
Bank
ATM
Police Station
Hospital
Escuse me, I'm a little lost, How do I get to the nearest gas station?
Supermarket
Gym
Aquarium
Restaurant
Bus station
Airport
Gas station
Escuse me, are you from around here? which would be the best way to the airport?
School
Library
Gas station
Dentist
Bakery
slow
Fast
Giving directions
Gas station
Shoe store
Bars
Mall/ movies
Museum
Amusement park
Pharmacy
Church
City Hall
Coffee shop
Stadium
Hey buddy are you able to reach the places where these people are going to guide you to?
Zoo
ATM
Hotel
Park
Bank
ATM
Police Station
Hospital
Supermarket
Gym
Aquarium
Restaurant
Bus station
Airport
Gas station
School
Library
Gas station
Dentist
Bakery
Whom Whose
Whose: de quien
Whom: A quien
Whom did you see at the party last night?
Whose turn is it to cook dinner?
Whose idea was it to go on vacation?
Whom did you give my phone number?
Whose phone is ringing?
Whom did she invite to the wedding?
Whose keys are on the table?
Whom did the boss hire for the vacant?
Whose bag is that in the corner?
Whom did you tell about this?
Whose birthday is next?
Whom are you texting?
Whose car is parked in front of the house?
Whom else did you show this to?
Collocations
Make
- Do something wrong/ right
Do
Part 1
- Do the chores/ duties/ housework
Collocations
Make
Do
Part 2
Pay
Keep
Break
Save
Collocations
Go
- Go North/south/east/ west
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
Opting for a fordable table and chairs can help save space in a compact kitchen
We need to think of a way to save more space when we move to our new apartment
I don't like to do the dishes I prefer sweeping and mopping
Do you want me to help you do the dishes? Yes, thank you
She couldn't go on like that and decided to break the silence by revealing all the truth
We need to be brave and break the silence because this needs to be known as soon as possible
Hello good evening, I'd like to make a reservation for two for tonight, please.
We need to call and see if there are rooms available then make a reservation for two days
My mom loves to make breakfast for all the family in the mornings and I help her when I can
Can you make breakfast tomorrow? I have to leave earlier and I'll come back until midday
I had to pay for an extra pillow, which I found very unfair because that's supposed to be included in the price
If it says don't touch it, don't touch it because you will have to pay for it if you break it
At some point it will be too late and In the end we will have to pay the price for not taking care of the environment
I'm sure the murderer will pay the price in jail for his actions
Keep in mind the doctor told you not to eat fast food and look at you, it's the first thing you're doing
Getting home before midnight is something you should keep in mind because it could be dangerous out there
Can you help me do my nails? I have a wedding tomorrow and I want to look great
Can you recommend a good place so I can do my nails, it's urgent.
Please come in and take a seat the meeting will start shortly
You can take a seat in the waiting room until the doctor calls your name
I think we're in time to save the environment if we all do our part recycling and planting trees
You can also help save the environment by stopping wasting water when you shower, when you wash the car, the dishes, etc.
I made a list of everything I'm going to buy before going to the store so I don't forget anything
On sundays I make a list of all the tasks I need to complete in the week.
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
If you don't want to pay a fine you mustn't break the traffic rules
He had to pay a fine for being drunk while driving because it could be dangerous
When I was about to pay the bill she told me not to worry because it was on her that time
I was going to pay the bill but at that moment I realized I didn't have my wallet with me luckily she told me it was her treat, I thought I was going to stay there to do the dishes
Prisoners are always allowed to make a phone call when they are arrested
I need to make a phone call but I forgot my phone at home, could I borrow yours?
My grandma used to make me a chocolate cake on my birthday, I miss her a lot
We need to buy all the ingredients to make a cake with the grandma's recipe
Please come in and take a seat the meeting will start shortly
You can take a seat in the waiting room until the doctor calls your name
The suspect finally made a confession to the police after hours of interrogation.
In the church, people are encouraged to make a confession of their sins.
I had to pee and told my friend to take my place in the queue
The English teacher got sick yesterday and the substitute teacher had to take his place temporarily
Turning off the lights when you're not using them can help you save energy and money
Don't forget to turn off all your devices when you're not using them because we need to save energy
A student at Oxford university made a big discovery for the new COVID vaccine
Scientists made a big discovery in medicine, it could be the cure for cancer
Hey keep calm it was just a little accident it was nothing I didn't hurt myself
We don't have to use elevators during an earthquake, instead we must keep calm and find a safe place
Before traveling it's essential to take precautions such as checking the engine and the breaks of your car
During the pandemic everyone took many precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus
Once you get back to Spain let's keep in touch, I'll inbox you on Facebook
I fell in love with a girl in Paris last year but before coming back to Mexico I asked for her number because I wanted to keep in touch with her
I want to make a donation to a local shelter so they can keep rescuing abandoned pets
We would like to make a donation to charity and help those in need
Sarah always does a good job when it comes to dogs, she is simply amazing
The mechanic did a good job fixing my car I'm glad the annoying noise disappeared because it was driving me crazy
I'll make you an offer and you decide if you take it or not, it's up to you
Before purchasing something expensive you can make an offer and negotiate the final price
On a birthday is very common to close your eyes and make a wish before blowing out the candles
When you see a shooting star the tradition says you should make a wish
You should take responsability for your actions and their consequences
Parents should teach their kids to take responsability for their behavior
I always make a list when I do the shopping to ensure I don't forget anything
She prefers to do the shopping in Walmart to Costco because according to her she gets better offers
She likes to keep control of everything, actually she's always been like that when something gets out of her hands, she gets mad
If you own a business you have to keep control of it as much as you can, employees, expenses, incomes, outcomes, etc.
She wanted to join a martial class but she was between doing Taekwondo or karate
It's important to do taekwondo with discipline and perseverance if you want to earn a black belt
I hate to break a promise but I won't be able to make it to the event tonight
I feel terrible about it because I know it's important to never break a promise but I had to, I had no choice
Content creators can make money through advertising and sponsorships
Many people try their luck in the lottery, hoping to make a fortune overnight
The puppy got into the mud and made a mess all over the carpet I had a hard time cleaning it
The kids wanted to bake cookies but instead they ended up making a mess in the kitchen
The next day it took me hours to clean up the living room because everyone made a mess, there were cups and bottles everywhere
We're planing to take a long vacation in Europe to explore different cultures and historical sites
Sometimes it's good to unwind and get rid of stress of work and taking a vacation somewhere in Europe
The little bird managed to break free from its cage after a long time of being locked up
He wanted to break free from that boring lifestyle and live a different life in a different environment
In the race he took the lead from the beginning and won easily
My coworker and I decided to take the lead on the new project because nobody wanted
All the dwarves were sad because Snow White didn't wake up until the prince broke the spell by kissing her
In fairy tales, the kiss of true love often breaks the spell where the princesses are trapped
It's not polite to make fun when somebody falls down it's better to help them to stand up
In my English classes we're not allowed to make fun of others when they make a mistake
Stop making fun of me, help me stand up instead because I sprained my ankle
I prefer to pay in cash for small purchases when it comes to big purchases I use the credit card
You can't pay by credit card in some countries and you have to pay in cash when you want to buy something
You should take responsability for your actions and their consequences
Parents should teach their kids to take responsability for their behavior
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
Life is more exciting when you're willing to take risks and get out of your comfort zone
Taking risks in life can lead you to success if you make decisions wisely
We're planing to take a flight to Paris next week because we sould like to vitit the Eiffel Tower
If you want to get there quicker I recommend that you take a direct flight
We're planing to take a flight to Paris next week because we sould like to vitit the Eiffel Tower
If you want to get there quicker I recommend that you take a direct flight
Instead of complaining about everything why don't you take the initiative and do something different?
We decided to take the initiative and organize a party for the boss that day
When we were waiting in line she asked to keep her place while she went to pee
Can you keep my place warm? I'll just go to buy some more popcorn and refill my soda
It's perfectly fine to make mistakes, that way you learn from them and grow as a person
I admit I made a mistake and I want to apologize with you I didn't mean it
Don't worry if you make a mistake during your presentation just breathe and keep going
I didn't do anything why are you arresting me? There must have been a confusion
She didn't do anything to save our relationship that's why we broke up because she didn't care anymore
We had to wait for her but she spent hours in front of the mirror doing her makeup
She wasn't in a hurry so she took her time to do her makeup watching a tutorial on YouTube
We're planing to take a long vacation in Europe to explore different cultures and historical sites
Sometimes it's good to unwind and get rid of stress of work and taking a vacation somewhere in Europe
I would like to make a proposal to improve the work environment
Everyone made different proposals some are really good some not that much
We don't get along that's why they always make plans to go out without me on weekends
She always makes plans without asking for permission that's why her parents get angry with her
Please come in and take a seat the meeting will start shortly
You can take a seat in the waiting room until the doctor calls your name
Go take a shower before you get in the bed because I just washed the sheets
In the mornings I take a shower after working out because I don't like to go to work sweating and smelling bad
If you ever think of breaking the law think twice because because it always ends up badly
Citizens mustn't break the law if they don't want to end up in a trial and then in jail
She does yoga every morning because it helps her to get rid of stress of work
You should try doing yoga If you feel tense and stressed, I will help you improve your physical and mental health, believe me
I didn't remember I'll take an exam tomorrow morning, I'll have to review my notes tonight
She always feels nervous and feels like she has to pee before taking an exam
We made some changes in the house because we thought it was time for some modifications
Sometimes, it's necessary to make some changes to adapt to different circumstances.
Sorry we made some changes to the itinerary because of the bad weather
On social media everyone is free to make comments to express different points of view
I made a comment on his photo yesterday and I can't believe he replied to me
I told the kids to keep quiet because we were at a hospital and they were making so much noise
He told his kids he was going to give them a surprise if they kept quiet while he worked
Today I decided to break the rules of the school because I didn't wear my uniform as usual
You can't break the rules because you can get in trouble if you get caught
For a better understanding while taking classes it's advisable to take notes
I like to take notes in class because that way I can study them before an exam
Could you please keep it down? I'm trying to study and I can't concentrate well
The neighbors asked us to keep it down after 10 pm because they want to sleep
I'll keep my promise and I'll take you to a nice restaurant on our anniversary since it's a speacial occasion
Don't worry about it, I'll keep my promise to take you to Disneyland on your birthday, leave it to me
Can you do me a favor and pick my son up when he gets out of school?
What are you doing? I'm doing you a favor, you thank me later
For a better understanding while taking classes it's advisable to take notes
I like to take notes in class because that way I can study them before an exam
Oh it smells good, what are you making for dinner? Lasagna, can you set the table? Sure!
He decided to surprise her making dinner that night because it was a special occasion
I'll get home a bit late because I'll stop by the supermarket to buy toilet paper, could you make dinner in the meantime?
Even though it was difficult for her she made an effort to learn a new language
Their relationship was very damaged but they decided to make an effort to save it
Despite the difficult situation, she decided to make an attempt to solve the problem.
Before giving up, it's good to make an attempt and see if there's a way to succeed.
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
I told the teacher that and I had to do everything because my teammate didn't do her part of the project
To fight climate change its crucial that everyone does their part recycling
Here's your change. Don't worry it's ok you can keep the change
The rich man told the waiter to keep the change as a tip, it was 500 dollars
Sorry for breaking your heart but you're not the type of guy I'm looking for
He had a crush on her but she broke his heart when she told him she just wanted him as a friend
She's out of his league besides she has a boyfriend, that's going to break his heart when he knows
I need to make the payment before the deadline to avoid extra charges
It's important to be sure it's a safe page when you're going to make a payment online
The janitor usually does the cleaning in the afternoons
My roomie and I take turns to do the cleaning she cleans on Wednesdays and I clean on Fridays
She's planning to do an interview with the CEO of Facebook that's why she's very nervous
The radio host will do an interview with my favorite author
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
Customers can use the app to make a deposit without going to the bank.
"I would like to make a deposit of one thousand dollars into my account."
If you can't transfer money you can always make a deposit
She started doing gymnastics from a very young age that's why she is really good at it
Doing gymnastics will help your daughter improve her flexibility and strength, besides she will like it
Every morning I make my bed before going to work I made it a habit since I was young
My mom taught me to make my bed when I was a child and I make it every morning since then
Customers can make a request for a refund if the product is defective or doesn't meet their expectations
We're thinking about making a request for a ramp for disabled people
Everyone will participate but we just have to take turns orderly
Each player will take turns and roll the dice those are the rules
Many people enjoy doing sport because it helps them to keep a healthy life
If you're looking for a balanced lifestyle doing sport is a good option
When I was a child my cousin and I used to break grandma's windows when we played soccer
I had to break my car window because I left the keys inside
It would make a huge difference in the world if everyone recycled mainly for global warming
Small acts can make a big difference in someone's life because actions speak louder than words
We're planing to take a long vacation in Europe to explore different cultures and historical sites
Sometimes it's good to unwind and get rid of stress of work and taking a vacation somewhere in Europe
It takes a lot of dedication and discipline to do Ballet if you want to become a professional
The dance academy offers classes for those who want to learn how to do Ballet
My classmates from highschool and I decided to do business and start a small company
It was a pleasure doing business with you
The coach encouraged his team to do their best and that helped them to win the match
When learning a new language it's important to do your best if you want to achieve your goal sooner
I came up with some good jokes and that helped break the ice and tension among us
Nobody was willing to break the ice so I decided to take the iniciative
If you want to break the ice with someone you could start talking about the weather
We made a deal on who was going to do the laundry on weekends wnd who the dishes
We couldn't agree on which movie to watch so we made a deal and we saw hers first and then mine
It always takes her like 30 minutes to do her hair in the mornings
Her mom usually helped her do her hair when she was just a girl
On lazy weekends we like to do puzzles to relax and unwind
Doing a puzzle is a good way to exercise your mind and enhance your concentration
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
Your homework will be to do a summary of the movie we just saw
Don't forget to do a summary where you present the main points of the topic
It's important to pay attention to the English teacher if you don't want to miss some tricks and tips
When you're a kid your parents always tell you to pay attention when you cross the street
While driving it's essential to always pay attention to whatever could happen
Please keep me posted about how your dad is feeling and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask me
I need you to keep me posted about how the project is going and if anything is needed
I know it's hard for you but you have to make a decision, whom are you going to choose? Him or me?
Sarah couldn't make a decision between the two dresses so she bought both
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
I'm late for work I'll have to take a cab and I hope there's not much traffic
It's pouring outside let's take a cab instead of walking
After the concert we decided to take a cab instead of waiting for public transportation despite it was more expensive
You should take responsability for your actions and their consequences
Parents should teach their kids to take responsability for their behavior
During the pandemic everyone was asked to keep the distance in public spaces in order to avoid getting infected
It's important to keep the distance between vehicles while driving if you don't want to crash
His new album broke a sales record within the first week of its launch
The cake contest was a success and someone broke the record by baking the largest cake ever seen
She trained non-stop to break the record of the fastest woman in the world
I didn't want to go to the party that day because I had an exam the next day that's why I had to make an excuse
He knew it was his fault but instead of admitting it he just made excuses
Stop making excuses for not going to the gym remember it was one of your new year's resolutions
If you want to build arms and chest you should do push-ups in your routine
If you want to get a six pack don't forget to have a good diet and do sit-ups in your routine
She broke her ankle the day before yesterday that's why she's using crutches to get around
I haven't broken a bone since I was in elementary school and it was because I fell off a tree
Wearing protetive gear broke/ cushioned his fall when he fell off the motorbike
They both stumbled but he broke her fall because she fell on him
The instructor did a demonstration to show us how to do it properly
Our teacher will do a demonstration to show us how nitrogen reacts when we mix it with hydrogen
My roomie invited me to a party yesterday, we all got drunk and I made a lot of new friends
She's so outgoing that's why it's so easy for her to make new friends wherever she goes
Moving to a new city will not only help me get a new job but also make new friends
I made you a promise that I would always be there for you whenever you need me and I'm going to fulfill it
I made her a promise that I would go to her birthday party and I won't let her down
I need to make room for the new furniture in the living room, can you help me?
Could you make room in your busy schedule to go grab a coffee tomorrow?
I need to make an appointment with the dentinst for a check-up, I'll call him later
To see the dotor you'll have to make an appointment in advance
She usually does the laundry on weekends because it's when she has time
Remember it's your turn to do the laundry I did it last week
We're planing to take a long vacation in Europe to explore different cultures and historical sites
Sometimes it's good to unwind and get rid of stress of work and taking a vacation somewhere in Europe
He started doing karate from a very young age that's why he's really good at it
Many people choose to do karate as a way of self-defense because you never know when you are going to need it
After a long fay at work it's good to take a rest to recharge your energy
The doctor advised her to take a rest to recover from the illness
It's always good to save money for unexpectes expenses or emergencies
Nowadays it's useless to save all your money in a bank, it's much better to invest it because it loses its value over the time
Don't forget to do your homework because the teacher might get angry if you don't do it
I didn't do my homework because I forgot, no actually my dog ate it all
For a better understanding while taking classes it's advisable to take notes
I like to take notes in class because that way I can study them before an exam
Before starting with intense workout it's advisable to do warm-up exercises to prevent injuries
Fitness trainers always emphasize the importance of doing a proper warm-up before working out
It's not always easy to make a choice when you're between a rock and a hard place
I can't make a choice between going to Spain or Paris for vacation can you help me decide which one is the best option?
People usually make love with their couple when they're in love with them
Some people wait until getting married to make love with their couple
For a better understanding while taking classes it's advisable to take notes
I like to take notes in class because that way I can study them before an exam
Before traveling it's essential to take precautions such as checking the engine and the breaks of your car
During the pandemic everyone took many precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus
Please come in and take a seat the meeting will start shortly
You can take a seat in the waiting room until the doctor calls your name
Can you keep a secret? Ofc I know how to keep a secret I'll zip my lips you know you can trust me
She asked me to keep a secret about the secret party but I couldn't resist the temptation and I spilled the beans
It's important to acknowledge when you do something wrong and learn from it
She felt guilty after doing something wrong accidentally at work
Please don't make noise I'm trying to concentrate on my work and I can't if you're making noise
The car started making a strange noise in the morning I'll call the mechanic for a check-up tomorrow
I try to do exercise at least three times a week because sometimes I don't have enough time
Doing exercise will always be good for your heath, strength and mobility and ofc it helps you increase your self-esteem
On black friday people usually take advantage of the discounts and buy lots of things
She took advantage of her days off to visit and give her family the good news
Second, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you get a consistent dough
Hey your boss told me you're doing great in your new job, keep it up!
My personal trainer encouraged me to keep it up and in a few weeks I'll see the results
Let's make a comparison between the two smartphones before deciding which one to buy.
Before making a decision, it's a good idea to make a comparison of the pros and cons.
He saved her life because he knew CPR and helped her when she passed out and was unconcious
You saved my life that day when I hadn't studied for the exam and you let me copy you
Don't worry I'll save you a seat while you buy the groceries and popcorn but don't take too long
If I'm late and you arrive first please save me seat next to you
Using AI can help you save time when you're working but you have to use it wisely
I always take this shortcut because it heps me save time and get to my job faster
I usually don't eat onion but I'll make an exception with my tacos this time
The restaurant didn't allow pets but they made an exception with us that day
I would like to make a suggestion if you guys don't mind.
If anyone would like to make a suggestion raise the hand
For a better understanding while taking classes it's advisable to take notes
I like to take notes in class because that way I can study them before an exam
She took a lot of pictures at the party last night when everyone was drunk
Excuse me could you take a picture of me? Sure say cheese!
Look the sunset is amazing let's take a picture of us before the sun hides
We always do the housework on weekends because it's when we both have enough time
If you help me do the housework or at least clean your room I'll let you hang out with your friends
My neighbors and I decided to take action and do something to fix the trash problem
Instead of being there just complaining why don't you take action and do something to solve the problem?
We did an experiment in physics class to demonstrate chemical reactions
Scientists often do many experiments to understand the behavior of a particular substance
Don't you think that In a relationship both people should make a loyalty commitment?
You made a commitment with her and I idk what you're going to do but you can't let her down
May I ask you a favor? Can you help me keep track of the expenses for this project?
She likes to keep track of her running progress using a fitness app
I went to the bank in the morning to make a withdrawal from my savings account
The ATM allows you to make a withdrawal of up to $500 per day
Students were asked to make a presentation about global warming because it's going to help them for their final grade
As your final project you will have to make a presentation about Second World War and present it tomorrow
My mom always takes her pressure medicine in the mornings before going to work
Don't forget to take your medicine three times a day if you want to recover soon
After months of keeping a balanced lifestyle I broke the diet eating tacos last night, now I feel guilty.
I was tempted to eat tacos and break the diet that day but I had to be strong
You can pay by credit card in many places nowadays, it's very useful because that way you don't have to be carrying money with you
Can I pay by credit card?Sure, insert your card when the terminal prompts you. Take your card please.