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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to Speak English Daily.
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I'm Emma.
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Let me tell you about David.
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Smart guy.
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Lived in London for two years.
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Good English.
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One day, a tourist stopped him on the street.
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Excuse me.
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How do I get to the British Museum?
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Davig knew exactly where it was.
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5 minutes walking distance.
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He could see it from where they were standing. But he froze.
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His mind went blank.
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He pointed vaguely down the street and said, "Uh, go that way.
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It's over there." You will find it.
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The tourist looked confused, walked in the completely wrong direction got lost.
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David felt terrible, Not because his English was bad.
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but because he never learned how to give directions.
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You know the answer.
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You know where it is.
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But you don't know how to explain it.
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If this has happened to you before, this video is for you.
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Go straight down this street.
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Turn left at the second traffic light.
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You will see it on your right.
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It is right next to the post office.
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Thank you.
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Today, you're learning 40 ways to give directions in English, not just turn left and turn right.
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Complete, natural phrases that actually help people find what they are looking for.
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These are the exact phrases native speakers use when someone asks them for help.
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Keep walking straight until you see a big intersection.
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Take the second right after the traffic light.
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You cannot miss it.
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It is the tall building with the blue sign.
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If you reach the park, you have gone too far.
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These phrases guide people clearly, confidently, professionally.
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We're covering everything.
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starting directions, turning instructions, distance markers, landmarks, arrival confirmation, correcting if they go wrong.
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Every phrase uses simple A1 -A2 vocabulary.
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but these simple words in the right combinations, if crystal clear directions.
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Here's what you need to understand: Giving good directions is a skill that makes you helpful.
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Valuable.
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Someone people can rely on.
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By the end of this video, you will never freeze when someone asks for directions again.
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You will have the exact phrases to guide anyone, anywhere, clearly and confidently.
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Ready to stop pointing and start directing like a confident English speaker?
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Let's begin!
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Shadowing Practice.
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Category 1.
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Starting the directions.
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From here, you need to go straight ahead.
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from here You need to go.
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straight ahead.
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From here, you need to go straight ahead.
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The first thing you do is turn right.
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The first thing you do is turn right.
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The first thing you do is turn right.
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Start by walking down this street.
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Start by walking down.
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This street.
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Start by walking down this street.
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You are going to head in that direction.
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You.
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are going to head in that Direction.
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You are going to head in that direction.
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Let me tell you the easiest way to get there.
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Let me tell you the easiest way to get there.
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Let me tell you the easiest way to get there.
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Category 2.
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Giving turning instructions.
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Turn right at the next corner.
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Turn right at The next corner.
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Turn right at the next corner.
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Turn left when you see the traffic light.
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Turn.
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left.
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when you see the traffic light.
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Turn left when you see the traffic light.
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Take the second right after the bank.
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Take the second right.
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After the bank.
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Take the second right after the bank.
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Make a left at the big intersection.
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Make a left, at the big,
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Intersection Make a left at the big intersection.
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You will turn right just before the bridge.
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You will turn right just before.
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The Bridge.
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You will turn right just before the bridge.
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Category 3.
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describing distance and time.
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Walk straight for about five minutes.
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Walk straight for about five minutes.
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Walk straight for about five minutes.
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It is just two blocks from here.
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It is.. just two blocks from here.
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It is just two blocks from here.
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Keep going for about 300 meters.
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Thank you.
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Keep going for about 300 meters.
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Keep going for about 300 meters.
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You will get there in less than 10 minutes.
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You will get there in less than 10 minutes.
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You will get there in less than 10 minutes.
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It is only a short walk from this location.
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It is only a short walk from this location.
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It is only a short walk from this location.
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Category 4: Using Landmarks for Guidance.
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You will see a big red building on your left.
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You will.
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See a big red building on your left.
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You will see a big red building on your left.
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Look for the coffee shop on the corner.
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Look.
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4 the coffee shop, On the corner.
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Look for the coffee shop on the corner.
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There is a tall tree right in front of it.
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There.
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is a tall tree right in front of it.
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There is a tall tree right in front of it.
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You will pass a gas station on your right.
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You will pass a gas station on your right.
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You will pass a gas station on your right.
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It is right next to the post office.
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it is right next to "The Post Office." It is right next to the post office.
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Category 5: Describing Final Location.
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That is your destination on the right side.
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That is your destination on the right side.
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That is your destination on the right side.
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The place you want is straight ahead.
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The place you want.
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is straight ahead.
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The place you want is straight ahead.
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You will find it on the left corner.
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You will find it on the left corner.
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You will find it on the left corner.
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It is the building with the green door.
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It is the building with the green door.
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It is the building with the green door.
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You cannot miss it!
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It has a huge sign!
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You.
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Cannot miss it.
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It has a huge sign.
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You cannot miss it.
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It has a huge sign.
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Category 6: Giving Alternative Routes.
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If that route is blocked, Take this street instead.
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If that route is blocked, take this street instead.
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If that route is blocked, Take this street instead.
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There is another way through the parking lot.
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There is another way through the parking lot.
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There is another way through the parking lot.
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You can also go around the back entrance.
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You can also go around the back entrance.
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You can also go around the back entrance.
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The side entrance might be easier to find.
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the side entrance might be easier to find.
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The side entrance might be easier to find.
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You have two options to get there from here.
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You have two options to get there from here.
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You have two options to get there from here.
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Category 7: Warning about wrong turns.
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If you see the train station, you went too far.
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If you see the train station, you went too far.
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If you see the train station, you went too far.
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Do not turn at the first light.
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Wait for the second one.
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Do not turn at the first light.
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Wait for the second one.
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Do not turn at the first light.
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Wait for the second one.
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If you reach the park, you have gone the wrong way.
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If you reach the park, you have gone the wrong way.
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If you reach the park, you have gone the wrong way.
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Make sure you turn before you see the hospital.
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Make sure you turn before you see the hospital.
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Make sure you turn before you see the hospital.
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If you cross the bridge, you have missed it.
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If you cross the bridge, you have missed it.
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If you cross the bridge, you have missed it.
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Category 8: Confirming They Understand.
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Does that make sense to you?
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Does that make sense to you?
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Does that make sense to you?
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Do you think you can find it now? Do you think?
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You can find it.
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Now?
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Do you think you can find it now?
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Would you like me to repeat any part?
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Would you like me to repeat any part?
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Would you like me to repeat any part?
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Are those directions clear enough for you?
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are those directions Clear enough? for you.
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Are those directions clear enough for you?
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Let me know if you need me to explain again.
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Let me know if you need me to explain again.
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Let me know if you need me to explain again.
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Great work.
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You just practiced all 40 professional introduction phrases.
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Now, let's watch these phrases work in real professional situations.
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You'll see four conversations.
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a job interview, a networking event, a first day at work, and a client meeting.
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Notice how the same phrases adapt to different contexts.
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Conversation 1.
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Tourist asking for museum.
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Excuse me, how do I get to the British Museum from here?
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Sure.
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Let me tell you the easiest way to get there.
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From here, you need to go straight ahead down this street.
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Okay.
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Straight ahead.
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Yes.
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Walk straight for about 5 minutes.
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You will pass a gas station on your right.
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a gas station on the right, Got it.
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After the gas station, turn left at the next corner.
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You will see a big red building on your left when you turn.
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Turn left at the red building.
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Exactly.
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Then keep going for about two blocks.
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The museum is on the right side.
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You cannot miss it.
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It has huge columns in front.
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So, straight for five minutes, left at the red building, then two more blocks, Perfect!
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That is your destination on the right side.
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It is only a short walk from this location.
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Thank you so much.
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Conversation 2: Coworker looking for meeting room.
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Hi.
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I am new here.
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Where is conference room B?
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Welcome!
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Start by walking down this hallway to the end.
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down this hallway, okay?
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Yes.
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When you reach the end.
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Turn right at the big intersection.
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You will see elevators on your left.
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Turn right at the elevators.
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Do not take the elevators.
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Just walk past them.
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Take the second right after the elevators.
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Thank you.
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Second right, not the first one.
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Correct.
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If you take the first right, that is the wrong hallway.
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Wait for the second one.
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Got it.
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Second right.
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Then you will find it on the left corner.
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It is the room with the glass door.
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Look for the sign that says "Conference Room B".
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The room with the glass door on the left.
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Wait, I should ask you that.
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Do you think you can find it now?
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Yes!
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Thank you so much.
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If you reach the cafeteria, you have gone the wrong way.
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The meeting room is before the cafeteria.
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Perfect.
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Thanks for the warning.
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Conversation 3.
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Helping Delivery Driver.
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Hi, I have a delivery for apartment 405.
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"Which building is that?" You are in the right place.
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The first thing you do is turn left out of this parking lot.
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Lest out of the parking lot.
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Thank you.
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Yes.
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Then keep going for about 300 meters.
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You will pass a tall tree right in front of the second building.
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A tall tree in front of the second building.
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That is not your building.
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Keep walking straight until you see a big intersection.
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Building C is straight ahead after that intersection.
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So, I pass the tree, keep going to the intersection, then straight ahead, Exactly.
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The building you want is the one with the green door.
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You cannot miss it.
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It has a huge number 4 on the side.
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Green door with a big number four.
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Right.
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You will get there in less than 5 minutes on foot.
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Would you like me to repeat any part?
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No, that was very clear.
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Thank you.
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You can also go around the back entrance if the front is locked.
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That is another way to access the building.
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Good to know.
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Thanks again.
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Wow!
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You just saw how professional introductions work in different situations.
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Now let me give you the most important lessons to remember from everything we covered today.
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Clear directions follow a pattern.
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Landmarks are more helpful than street names.
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Time and distance together work best.
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Oh.
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Warn about common mistakes.
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Always confirm understanding, so here's your specific action step for this week.
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Practice giving directions out loud even when nobody asks.
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Imagine someone asked you how to get there.
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Say the directions out loud using the phrases from today.
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Practice until it feels natural.
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Then, when someone actually asks you for directions, you will be ready.
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You now have 40 ways to give clear directions in English: not vague pointing, real, helpful guidance.
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You practiced today.
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You heard these phrases in real situations.
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You understand the pattern: movement plus distance plus landmark plus location.
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Now use them.
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Help that lost tourist.
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Guide your coworker.
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Direct the delivery driver.
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I'm Emma from Speak English Daily.
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Stop pointing and hoping.
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Start directing with consonants.
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Your helpful English is waiting.
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Thank you for practicing with me today.
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Now go give directions in English.
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Keep speaking.
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Keep helping.
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Take care, everyone.
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Bye.
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau B1 s’appuie sur la vidéo « English Speaking Practice: Giving Directions Naturally ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : direction, straight, corner, phrase, ahead. Cette vidéo contient 323 phrases et 2154 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 22:38. Le locuteur parle lentement, environ 95 mots par minute, ce qui laisse le temps d’imiter chaque son. 91 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc facile à suivre.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
Les 15 mots les plus avancés de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| phrase nom | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | expression |
| intersection nom | /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ | carrefour, intersection |
| landmark nom | /ˈlændmɑːk/ | repère, point de repère |
| meter nom | /ˈmitəɹ/ | mètre, compteur |
| destination nom | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | destination, arrivée |
| cafeteria nom | /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/ | cafétéria, cafèt’ |
| confidently adverbe | /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ | candidement, confidemment |
| freeze verbe | /ˈfɹiːz/ | geler, glacer |
| instruction nom | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | instruction |
| consonant nom | /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ | consonne |
| vaguely adverbe | /ˈveɪɡli/ | vaguement |
| lest | /lɛst/ | de peur que, sans quoi |
| professionally adverbe | professionnellement | |
| vocabulary nom | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | vocabulaire, lexique |
| vague adjectif | /veɪɡ/ | vague |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- Does that make sense to you?
- Do you think you can find it now?
- Would you like me to repeat any part?
- Are those directions clear enough for you?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant | has happened · have gone · have missed |
| Voix passive be + participe passé — l’accent est mis sur ce qui arrive, pas sur qui le fait | is blocked · is locked |
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | Keep walking · stop pointing · Keep going |
| Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupe | the easiest · the most important |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 6 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, don't, we're. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, combinations /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃənz/, confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/, meter /ˈmitəɹ/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme phrase, intersection, landmark.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.