Expressions to refuse your permission

a. No, please don’t.
b. I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
c. I’m afraid, but you cannot.
d. I’m afraid you cannot.
e. Sorry, you are not permitted.

Note: Borrow shows that something is temporarily taken from another person. Lend shows that something is temporarily given to another person.

Examples:

Correct

a. Could I borrow a thermometer from a nurse?
Yes, she can lend you the thermometer.

b. Could you borrow some gauze from your mother?
I’m sorry, but that’s not possible. There is no gauze at home.

Audio 18

GRAMMAR 2 (grámar tu)

Expressions to give directions

go ahead or go straight	(ir recto o hacia delante)
turn right	(girar a la derecha)
turn left	(girar a la izquierda)
make a “U” turn	(Hacer un giro en U)
two blocks from here	(a dos bloques de aquí)
on the corner	(en la esquina)
pass the traffic light	(pasa el semáforo)
over there	(justo ahí)