Asking and giving

directions

Asking for directions

expressions• How can I get to…?• Where is the…?• How far is the … from the…?• Is there a … around here?

• Use polite expressions like «excuse me» or «Can you tell me…?» to ask for directions.

Giving directions expressions

• Go to the corner of… and…• Turn left• Turn right• Pass the…• Go straight ahead on… Street/

avenue until you get to• It’s between the … and the…• It’s across from / in front of…

Transitions• Use these words to connect

ideas

• After that• Then• Next• When you get to… go to…• Finally

Example• Excuse me. How can I get to the

hospital?

Go straight ahead on King’s Avenue and turn left when you get to River Street. Pass the gym and the Post Office. The Hospital is between the School and the Church, across from the Hotel.