Directions Worksheets | Free Worksheets About Giving Directions
These free PDF worksheets help students learn and practice giving directions in English. From map-following tasks to speaking activities, they can be used in a variety of ways during your lesson. They’re designed for kids and beginner ESL classes.
Giving Directions Worksheets
Follow the Directions on the Map
Students read and follow the directions on the map to find the place name to complete the worksheet.
Directions Matching Worksheet
After reading direction phrases or place names, students draw a line to the corresponding image.
Information Gap – Asking for Directions
A speaking activity for pairs. Students each receive half a map and ask their partner questions like “Where is the library?” to complete their missing information. When finished, both maps should match.
Places Around Town Bingo
As places are usually taught alongside directions, this bingo game can be used to review place names.
Directions Writing Worksheet
Students write key words such as straight, right, left, next to, and between three times each to practice spelling and reinforce vocabulary.
Blank Map Worksheet
A versatile blank map for any directions activity. For example, students can ask, “Where is the school?” and follow your spoken instructions before drawing it in.
Bonus: Review Directions Vocabulary with This Game
Here’s one of our Giving Directions Games you can use as a review after students complete these worksheets. In the game, students see a map with four places labeled. They must memorize the map, and when the place names disappear, give directions to those locations.
More Resources for Teaching Directions
If you’re teaching how to give directions in English, you can review and introduce vocabulary with our printable Directions Flashcards and guide your whole class with our ready-to-use Directions PowerPoint Lesson.