Changing the route · Giving an alternative route

Giving an alternative route in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Giving an alternative route.

Use an imperative such as turn or continue for directions. First, then and after that order the steps. Add a clear landmark to make the route easier to follow.

Context: Changing the route. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

After you cross, turn right and follow the river.

بعد العبور، انعطف يمينًا واتبع مسار النهر.

The museum is next to the small park.

المتحف بجانب الحديقة الصغيرة.

This route takes about five minutes longer.

يستغرق هذا الطريق نحو خمس دقائق إضافية.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: After you cross, turn right and follow the river.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: يستغرق هذا الطريق نحو خمس دقائق إضافية.