Lesson 16: Giving Directions
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask for and give directions in English. This is a practical skill for helping someone find a location or asking for help when you are lost.
Tutorial
Here are some useful phrases for giving directions:
- Go straight: e.g., “Go straight for two blocks.”
- Turn left / Turn right: e.g., “Turn left at the traffic light.”
- It’s on your left / right: e.g., “The café is on your right.”
- Take the first/second street: e.g., “Take the second street on your left.”
- It’s next to / across from / between: e.g., “The bank is across from the supermarket.”
To ask for directions, use these questions:
- Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to [place]?
- Where is the nearest [place]?
- How do I get to [place]?
- Could you show me on the map?
Sample Conversation
Person A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the library?
Person B: Sure! Go straight for two blocks, then turn left at the traffic light. The library is on your right, next to the post office.
Person A: Got it! So, go straight, turn left at the light, and it’s next to the post office?
Person B: Yes, that’s right!
Person A: Thank you so much!
Person B: You’re welcome. Good luck!
Quiz
1. What phrase can you use to ask for directions?
Correct! “Where is the nearest bank?” is a question to ask for directions.
Show Answer2. What does “turn left” mean?
Correct! “Turn left” means to move to the left side.
Show Answer3. What does “across from” mean?
Correct! “Across from” means on the opposite side.
Show Answer4. How do you say someone should keep moving in the same direction?
Correct! “Go straight” means to keep moving in the same direction.
Show Answer5. Which phrase can you use to describe a location?
Correct! “It’s on your left” describes a location.
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