on the left vs to the left

[ljiljan]

In the next sentence I put to, but I should have on:

Just after the telephone kiosk, to the left, there is a car park.

For what reason "to" is inappropriate in this situation?

[Alan]

Hi Ljiljan,

You would need 'on the left' because this is a static situation -no movement whereas you would say 'turn/go to the left' because movement is involved.

Alan
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[ljiljan]

Thanks Alan!

I really didn't know that. In general it seems that I've got a problem with prepositions. I suppose I should get some book on it.

Thanks again.