ESL WORKSHEET - Prepositions of movement

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

PREPOSITIONS OF MOVEMENT

LinguaHouse

Nov. 20, 2022

Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Asking for and Giving Directions; Movement and Speed; Situation Based; Grammar Practice; Prepositions; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 11/20/2022

In this updated lesson, students look at prepositions of movement and practice how to use them. The worksheet contains both visual and written activities and a short listening exercise. At the end, students will practice using the prepositions to talk about their everyday lives.

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Person A: Did you climb over the wall at the start like I did?
Person B: No, I actually ran around the side of it!
Person A: Oh really? And what did you do next? Did you go through the gate?
Person B: Well, I headed towards it, but then I decided to jump into the lake and swim across it instead.
Person A: Ah, I see. When I left the tunnel, I had to go up a small hill and then run between two rows of trees.
Person B: Yes, I saw you there! After I got out of the water, I ran past you, but you didn’t see me.
Person A: No, I didn’t. So that’s how you managed to finish before me!

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/prepositions-of-movement. Accessed on February 18, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.