Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) in the middle of في منتصف There was a large cat sitting in the middle of the road. The cake was still frozen in the middle. He fell asleep in the middle of the film. Many children feel caught in the middle when their parents divorce. إلى اليسار to the left to the right إلى اليمين The car swerved to the left and then to the right. They first drove to the left and to the right. in front of أمام I would never say this in front of my daughter. The match took place in front of 60,000 people. I think she has got a brilliant career in front of her. on this side في هذا الجانب Write your answers on this side of the page. in the distance في المسافة The man could be seen in the distance. We saw lights in the distance. www.recycling=english.com

Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) here and there هنا وهناك It's about gathering a few points here and there while waiting for their team to return.  in the foreground في المقدمة Inflation and interest rates will be very much in the foreground of their campaign. in the background في الخلفية I could hear a TV in the background. Shy by nature, I preferred to stand in the background rather than get anywhere near the spotlight. He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. opposite to مخالف He said things which were totally opposite to what I had actually said. www.recycling=english.com

adjacent to المتاخمة لل Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) in the centre of في وسط "Eurovision 2013" song contest appeared in the centre of attention of the British media. adjacent to المتاخمة لل Our farm land was adjacent to the river. The site of the new building is adjacent to the park. Here هنا There هناك Any team that wants to beat us, either here or on the road, has to run more than us. There are not many good restaurants around here. They are going to Hawaii, and they plan to stay there until the end of June. The day he was there for my press conference in October, I was really proud. Behind خلف The car behind us was flashing its lights. The teacher was standing behind me, looking over my shoulder. www.recycling=english.com

Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) Next التالي After me, he is the next tallest boy in the class. Next time I will bring a book. I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in hospital. From من She began to walk away from him. We are open from 8 to 7 every day. From now on you can work on your own. Over خلال/عبر It happened over a hundred years ago. I crossed over to the other side of the street. He turned over and went to sleep. This is in my opinion preferable over all the blowouts we saw last year. Where حيث I have hidden the money where no one will find it. "That's where I've been since the start, but anything can happen." www.recycling=english.com

Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) Near قرب People near to retirement need to know their pension funds are sufficient. Above فوق She stared up at the stars above. Many of the documents mentioned above are now available on the Internet. Below دون The unemployment rate for those below the age of 35 is significantly higher, at over 6 percent. Across عبر I walked across the road. Before قبل Think carefully before you choose. Under تحت There are piles of books under my desk. The technology has been under development since early 1980s. www.recycling=english.com

Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) Beneath تحت No, one just sees human spirit crushed beneath robot customer service. Up فوق Could you help me carry this old trunk up to the attic? I got off my bike and walked up the hill. Among بين Continuing fear and anger among patients is magnified by uncertainty. Beyond وراء Looking beyond this month, I predict that funding will be much better for this program. They are very large, and all of them are well beyond their design life. www.recycling=english.com

Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) Between بين In the first meeting between the schools, the Dutchmen were simply better. Further إضافي We will not accept any work that is not of a satisfactory standard. Further, you will not paid for such work. Around حول The number of cameras posted around the city will triple to 150, from 50. Wherever أينما You can ask for help whenever you need it. The roof leaks whenever it rains. We try to help whenever possible. Whenever I smiled, he smiled back. www.recycling=english.com

Transitions and phrases for Space / Location / Place Use Example(s) Nearby قريب My father lives nearby. The people sitting nearby had to leave. The car is parked nearby. Amid وسط Amid this frustrating period of transition, we have learned many things. The minister resigned amid accusations of bribery and corruption. He finished his speech amid tremendous applause. Alongside جنبا إلى جنب A police car drove up alongside us. Peter was riding on a donkey with his father walking alongside. Beside بجانب Choose a window seat near the front of the plane or beside a wing. My painting looks childish beside yours. www.recycling=english.com