Map Labeling
Following directions and understanding locations.
Lesson Goal: Learn how to listen for spatial keywords to navigate a map and find specific locations.
Listening for Directions
When someone gives you directions, they paint a picture with words. You must be able to follow their path in your mind (or on a map).
Listen carefully for Prepositions of Place. Words like behind, next to, and across from are the keys to finding your destination. You also need to recognize Landmarks—words like intersection or roundabout—which act as turning points on your journey.
Go to the next tab to learn the directional vocabulary, then listen to the guide in the Practice tab to locate the buildings!
Landmarks 🗺️
ចំណុចសម្គាល់នៅលើផ្លូវ
Roundabout
/ˈraʊnd.ə.baʊt/
រង្វង់មូល
Intersection
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈsek.ʃən/
ផ្លូវប្រសព្វ (ផ្លូវបំបែក)
Placement 🧭
ការប្រាប់ទីតាំង
Adjacent (to)
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
នៅក្បែរ / ជាប់នឹង
Across from
/əˈkrɑːs/
ទល់មុខគ្នា
More Placement 🚶
ការប្រាប់ទីតាំងបន្ថែម
Behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
នៅពីក្រោយ
Straight
/streɪt/
ត្រង់ (ទៅមុខ)
🎧 Click play to listen:
📝 Comprehension Check
1. Where is the library located?
2. What should the tourist do at the roundabout?
3. Where is the cafe?
Real World Tasks
Practice your navigation English!