Grammar: Direction Prepositions

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Have you ever lived out of a suitcase? In this lesson, students will listen to an audio recording of an airline employee assisting a traveler, providing them with a feel for real airport conversations. They'll explore various aspects of airports through discussions, learning specific language and phrases commonly used in these settings. Aimed at adults and teens, the lesson combines engaging activities with practical learning to help students navigate the language of air travel. Additionally, students will complete interactive worksheets from the workbook, enhancing their understanding. There's also a review section encompassing vocabulary terms that serves as homework, reinforcing the lesson's key concepts.

A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Free Lessons, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Travel   |   30 min   | A2B1-1

In English grammar, "direction prepositions" are essential for indicating the direction or movement of someone or something. They are a fundamental part of both British and American English. Here's a guide to understanding and using direction prepositions:

• What are Direction Prepositions?: Direction prepositions are words that show where something or someone is moving towards. They help describe the path or route taken by the subject.

• Common Direction Prepositions:

  1. 'To': Indicates movement towards a specific destination. Example: "She is going to the store."
  2. 'From': Shows the starting point of a movement. Example: "He traveled from London to Paris."
  3. 'Into': Suggests entering or movement inside something. Example: "The cat jumped into the box."
  4. 'Out of': Opposite of 'into', used for exiting. Example: "She walked out of the room."
  5. 'Through': Implies moving in one side and out the other. Example: "We drove through the tunnel."
  6. 'Across': Means going from one side to the other. Example: "The bridge runs across the river."
  7. 'Along': Refers to movement in a line with something long. Example: "They strolled along the beach."

• Usage in Sentences: Direction prepositions are used to provide clarity on the direction or movement in a sentence. For instance, "The bird flew over the tree."

• Importance in Descriptions and Instructions: They are especially important in giving directions, describing travel routes, and in storytelling to depict movement of characters and objects.

• Combining with Verbs of Motion: Direction prepositions often combine with verbs of motion to give precise information about the direction of the action. For example, "run towards", "move away from".

Understanding direction prepositions is crucial for accurately describing movements and locations. They are key in everyday communication, especially when giving or asking for directions, and in writing to set scenes and narrate events.