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Entries in directions (giving directions) (3)

Monday
Aug292011

“It's one building over from a little playground.”

English Lesson: One building over

You've invited a new friend over to your apartment. You're giving her directions to get there. You end by explaining where your apartment building is:

It's one building over from a little playground.

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Friday
Feb182011

“Transfer to the 'R' at 42nd Street.”

Your mother is visiting you from out of town. She wants to go to a museum while you're at work. You're giving her directions to get there, and you say:

Transfer to the "R" at 42nd Street.

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Tuesday
Jan252011

“You'll pass a coffee shop on your right. Right after that, veer off to the left and you'll see it on the left side of the street.”

Veer left after the coffee shop.

Your sister and her husband are visiting you from out of town. Your brother-in-law wants to go to a drug store and needs directions. You're telling him how to get there. As part of your directions, you say:

You'll pass a coffee shop on your right. Right after that, veer off to the left and you'll see it on the left side of the street.

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