Lesson No 20E-Asking for and giving directions
Asking for and Giving Directions
Asking for directions:
- “Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the [place]?”
- “Is there a [place] near here?”
- “How do I get to the [place]?”
- “Could you point me in the direction of the [place]?”
Giving directions:
- “Go straight ahead and turn left at the next corner.”
- “It’s about [distance] from here.”
- “You can’t miss it. It’s the [landmark] building.”
- “Take the [bus/train/metro] to [stop].”
Example conversation:
Person A: “Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train station?”
Person B: “Sure. Go straight ahead for two blocks, then turn left. The train station is on your right.”
Person A: “Thank you.”
Sample Conversations About Asking and Giving Directions
Asking for Directions
- Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train station?
- Could you please give me directions to the nearest supermarket?
- How do I get to the airport from here?
- Is there a shortcut to the park?
- Can you point me in the direction of the museum?
Giving Directions
- Go straight ahead and turn left at the next corner.
- Walk down this street until you reach the main road.
- It’s about 5 minutes walk from here.
- You can’t miss it, it’s the big red building.
- Take the bus number 20 and get off at the third stop.
Example conversation:
You: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train station?
Stranger: Sure, go straight ahead and turn left at the next corner. Keep walking for about 5 minutes and you’ll see it on your right.
Vocabulary for Directions
Cardinal Directions
- North: Up on a map
- South: Down on a map
- East: Right on a map
- West: Left on a map
Relative Directions
- Straight ahead: Go directly forward.
- Turn left: Turn to the left.
- Turn right: Turn to the right.
- Go straight: Continue in the same direction.
- Bear left/right: Turn slightly to the left/right.
- U-turn: Turn around to face the opposite direction.
Landmarks
- Intersection: The place where two roads cross.
- Corner: The place where two streets meet.
- Block: A city block.
- Landmark: A famous or recognizable building or place.
Distance
- Near: Close by.
- Far: A long distance away.
- Around the corner: Nearby.
- A few blocks away: A short distance away.
