It’s on + street name

It’s across from
It’s opposite
It’s near
It’s around the corner from

Turn right at the next street

Get in the left lane.
Go one more block. Then turn right.
At the next traffic lights turn…
It’s going to be on your right.

In tells us the noun is in an enclosed space (surround or closed off on all sides). Basically, when something is inside something

 

On tells us that the following noun is located on a surface. Use on when one thing is attatched to or touching somehing.

 

 

information

 

how to give directions

Think of the simplest route. Shortcuts may be faster, but they can also be more complicated! If the person is lost or has poor navigation skills to begin with, give them directions with minimal turns. For example: Make a left on Baker street, then a right at the light, and go straight all the way down that road until you get to the highway.

 

Specify distance. How far along a particular road does the person need to go? There are several different ways to tell them:

 

Simplify the directions. For example: "Turn left onto Baker Street" instead of "At Baker Street, turn left."

 

Say which side of the street their destination is on. For example: "My house is on the left."