Asking and Giving Directions
Asking for Directions
How can I get to …?
Where is the …?
How far is the … from the …?
Is there a … around here?
Could you tell me how to get to …?
How do I find …?
Pardon me, I’m lost. how do I get to …?
Which is the best way to …?
Could you direct me to …?
Which way do I go to get to …?
What’s the best way to …?
Excuse me, do you know where the … is?
Is this the right way for …?
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Giving Directions
Go straight ahead.
Turn back./Go back.
Turn left/right.
Go along …
Cross …
Take the first/second road on the left/right.
It’s on the left/right.
Go past.
The easiest way is to …
The best way is to …
It’s on the corner
It’s in the middle of the block.
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Examples of Asking and Giving Directions
1. A: Excuse me sir. Is there a bank around here?
B: Yes, there is one right across the street next to Library.
2. A: Can you give me directions to the petrol station?
B: Of course I will, just follow this road until you come to the main road. Turn right and then continue for about 100 metres. You will see the petrol station on the left.
3. A: Is there a bank near here?
B: Yes, there is one in Orange Street. Orange Street is the third road on your right.
4. A: Excuse me, where is the School?
B: It is across from the police office.
5. A: Excuse me! Could you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?
B: Walk two blocks and turn left at the bookstore. The bank will be across the street, next to the post office.
A: Is it far from here?
B: No, it’s just a ten-minute walk.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome.
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