Lesson 20
Directions and Instructions
Direcoes e instrucoes
Direcoes e instrucoes
Goal
Give directions and instructions
- 1Learn places in town
- 2Use the imperative for orders, instructions, and suggestions
Places in Town (1)
| English | Pronunciation | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|
| city | /ˈsɪt.i/ | cidade (grande) |
| town | /taʊn/ | cidade (menor) |
| street | /striːt/ | rua |
| school | /skuːl/ | escola |
| hospital | /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/ | hospital |
Places in Town (2)
| English | Pronunciation | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|
| bank | /bæŋk/ | banco |
| supermarket | /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/ | supermercado |
| park | /pɑːk/ | parque |
| restaurant | /ˈres.trɒnt/ | restaurante |
Places in Town (3)
| English | Pronunciation | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|
| station | /ˈsteɪ.ʃən/ | estação |
| airport | /ˈeə.pɔːt/ | aeroporto |
| pharmacy | /ˈfɑː.mə.si/ | farmácia |
| cinema | /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ | cinema |
Vocabulary Practice
I live in a small ____.
We buy food at the ____.
The train is at the ____.
I need to go to the ____ for money.
The Imperative
O Imperativo: Ordens e Instrucoes
1
Order
Stop!
2
Instruction
Turn right.
3
Warning
Be careful!
4
Request
Open the door, please.
Affirmative Imperative
Base verb without subject
Listen to me.
Escute-me.
Come here.
Venha aqui.
Be quiet.
Fique quieto.
Negative Imperative
Don't + base verb
Don't move!
Não se mova!
Don't touch that.
Não toque nisso.
Don't be late.
Não se atrase.
Common Mistake: Don't vs No
X
No touch the dog.
Don't touch the dog.
X
Not move.
Don't move.
Imperative with Be
Be careful!
Cuidado!
Be quiet.
Fique quieto.
Don't be late.
Não se atrase.
Don't be rude.
Não seja rude.
Let's: Suggestions for Us
Let's + base verb
Let's go!
Vamos!
Let's eat pizza tonight.
Vamos comer pizza hoje.
Let's not argue.
Vamos não discutir.
Common Mistake: Let's
X
Let's going.
Let's go.
X
Let's to eat.
Let's eat.
X
Don't let's go.
Let's not go.
Giving Directions
Turn right at the corner.
Vire à direita na esquina.
Go straight ahead.
Vá em frente.
The bank is on the left.
O banco está à esquerda.
Practice: Directions
How do I get to the supermarket?
Go straight on Main Street.
Turn left at the park.
The supermarket is on the right.
Summary
| Point | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Afirmativa | Verb at the start | Sit down. |
| Negativa | Don't + verb | Don't talk. |
| Suggestion | Let's + verb | Let's go. |
| Negative Suggestion | Let's not + verb | Let's not wait. |
| With Be | Be / Don't be | Be careful. Don't be late. |
Common Mistakes Recap
- 1Do not use a subject: 'You open the door' is wrong. Say 'Open the door'.
- 2Use 'Don't' for negative commands, not 'No' or 'Not'. 'No touch' is wrong.
- 3After 'Let's', use the base verb. 'Let's going' is wrong. Say 'Let's go'.
Wrap-up
Lesson 20 Complete
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