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Maps vocabulary — A1

Map vocabulary for finding your way around, including north, south and an arrow, plus simple words like map, place and find.

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map
/mæp/
A flat drawing of an area showing roads, rivers, and towns to help you find places.
Example: We opened the map to see how far the beach was.
north
/nɔrθ/
The direction that is at the top of a map.
Example: Scotland is in the north of Britain.
south
/saʊθ/
The direction that is at the bottom of a map.
Example: We drive south every winter to find warm weather.
find
/faɪnd/
To discover the location of something you are looking for.
Example: Can you find the hotel on this map?
place
/pleɪs/
A particular position, area, building or town.
Example: This is the place where we first met.
arrow
/ˈæroʊ/
A sign shaped like → that shows a direction.
Example: Follow the red arrow to the exit.
city map
A flat drawing of a town that shows its streets and buildings.
Example: We picked up a free city map at the hotel.
road map
A map that shows the roads between towns and cities.
Example: Dad checked the road map before we drove to the next city.
turn left
To change direction so you go towards the left side.
Example: Please turn left at the next corner.
turn right
To change direction so you go towards the right side.
Example: You must turn right after the bank.