1. Basic Directions
North
South
East
West
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Useful expressions:
Head north.
Go south.
Walk east.
Turn west.
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2. Turning Directions
Turn left
Turn right
Take the first left
Take the second right
Make a left turn
Make a right turn
Bear left (slight left)
Bear right (slight right)
Veer left
Veer right
Continue straight ahead
Keep going straight
Go straight on
Follow the road
Stay on the path
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3. Position / Location Words
Next to
Beside
Opposite
Across from
Between
In front of
Behind
On the left-hand side
On the right-hand side
At the corner
On the corner
Near
Close to
Adjacent to
Along
Around
Around the corner
In the middle of
In the centre of
At the end of
At the beginning of
Beyond
Past
Before
Inside
Outside
Within
Surrounding
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4. Movement Verbs
Walk
Go
Head towards
Continue
Proceed
Follow
Cross
Pass
Enter
Exit
Leave
Approach
Reach
Climb
Go down
Go up
Circle around
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5. Common Map Features
Road
Street
Lane
Avenue
Boulevard
Path
Footpath
Track
Trail
Bridge
Tunnel
Roundabout
Junction
Crossroads
Crossing
Entrance
Exit
Gate
Staircase
Lift (UK English)
Ramp
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6. Landmarks Often Mentioned
Car park
Reception
Café
Restaurant
Shop
Library
Bank
Bus stop
Train station
Playground
Garden
Park
Lake
River
Pond
Fountain
Statue
Museum
Information desk
Visitor centre
Toilets
Picnic area
Sports centre
Hall
Auditorium
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7. Distance Expressions
A short distance
A long way
About 50 metres
Approximately 100 metres
Halfway along
Immediately
Shortly after
Just before
Just beyond
A little further
At the far end
Nearby
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8. Sequence Words
First
Then
Next
After that
Afterwards
Finally
Before
After
Once you reach…
When you get to…
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9. Useful IELTS Listening Phrases
It’s on your left.
It’s on your right.
You’ll see…
You can’t miss it.
It’s directly opposite…
It’s just past…
It’s just before…
It’s beside…
It’s between…
It’s at the end of the road.
Follow the signs.
Cross the bridge.
Go through the gate.
Walk along the path.
Keep going until you reach…
Turn immediately after…
The building overlooks the lake.
The entrance faces the park.
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Common words that often confuse IELTS candidates
Word
Meaning
Opposite
Directly facing another place
Across from
Same as opposite
Beside
Right next to
Adjacent to
Next to (more formal)
Beyond
Further than
Past
After passing something
Along
Following the length of something
Around
Encircling or nearby
Bear left/right
Take a slight left/right
Veer left/right
Change direction slightly
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