Giving Directions (Wegbeschreibungen geben)



Lesson Objective:



By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to ask for and give basic directions in Russian using common expressions and vocabulary.



Vocabulary List:



  • Где находится...? – Where is...?

  • Прямо – Straight ahead

  • Налево – To the left

  • Направо – To the right

  • Рядом – Nearby

  • Близко – Close

  • Далеко – Far

  • Перейдите улицу – Cross the street

  • Поверните – Turn

  • Улица – Street

  • Площадь – Square

  • Остановка – Bus stop

  • Метро – Subway/Metro



Grammar Point:



When giving directions in Russian, the imperative form is commonly used to tell someone what to do. For example:



  • Идите прямо – Go straight

  • Поверните направо – Turn right

  • Поверните налево – Turn left



Note that Russian uses the prepositional and accusative cases after many of the prepositions involved in directions. For example:



  • Идите к остановке – Go to the bus stop (dative case)

  • Идите через площадь – Go across the square (accusative case)



Exercises:



Reading Comprehension:



Read the dialogue below and answer the questions:



Турист: Извините, где находится метро?

Житель: Идите прямо, потом поверните налево. Метро рядом с площадью.

Турист: Спасибо!



Questions:



  • Where is the metro station?

  • What direction should the tourist turn?

  • What landmark is the metro near?



Listening Comprehension:



Listen to a native speaker give directions to a museum. Write down the key phrases you understand and identify the directions given. (Teacher plays audio or reads script.)



Speaking Practice:



Practice this dialogue with a partner:



Person A: Excuse me, how do I get to the library?

Person B: Go straight, then turn right. The library is next to the supermarket.



Now switch roles and make up your own directions to a new location.



Summary:



In this lesson, you learned how to ask for and give directions in Russian using common vocabulary and imperative verb forms. You practiced understanding and producing short dialogues about finding locations.



Homework:



  • Write five sentences giving directions to a place in your town in Russian.

  • Memorize the vocabulary list for directions.

  • Listen to one Russian video or podcast that includes someone asking for directions and try to summarize what you understood.