Asking and Giving directions

Expressions

Expression to ask for direction

Could you tell me the way to........?
Can you direct me to........?
Please tell me how I can get to.........from here.
Which way is it to.........?
I need direction to get to.......
I would like to go to......
Is this the way to.......

Expression to give direction

Go down/up this road/street until you get to......
Keep going/stay on this street until you see.....
Turn right/left
Make a left/right turn
Take the first left/right turn
Follow this street until you come to a traffic light/an intersection/etc.
It's next to the bank/store/etc.
It's across the street form......
You'll pass.....you can't miss it.

Giving Directions in Buildings

Go down/ up this hall/ corridor
Go straight ahead
Turn left/right
Make a left/ right turn
Go around the corner to your left/ right
Go across the hall
Go upstairs/ downstairs to the second floor
It's the second door on your right as you come from the stairs/elevator is......
It's upstairs/elevator
It's on this floor
It's next to the........
It's at the end of the.....
It's just across from.....
It's on the aisle two/three/four in the basement
It's through that door there.
It's on the opposite of the.....
Conversation

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Dialog 1
Student : Good morning, can I help you?
Mr. Agus : Good morning, could you tell me where the director's office?
Student : Sure, it's at the end of the corridor. You just go straight ahead this corridor.
Mr. Agus : At the end of the corridor? Is it on the left or on the right side?
Student : The left side. There is a sign on the door.
Mr. Agus : You're welcome.

Dialog 2
Fadly : Excuse me, I'd like to see the branch manager.
Security Guard : Do you have an appointment?
Fadly : Yes, he is expecting me.
Security Guard : Okay. Please fill out a visitor's form.
few minutes later
Security Guard: (after receiving and reading the form). Go upstairs to the third floor, then
turn left. The branch manager office is the first room on the right side.
Fadly : Thanks.
Security Guard : Forget it
Ask for and give directions English lesson
In this English lesson you will how to ask for directions and how to give directions to
someone who as asked you.

Asking for directions to go somewhere.

Where is the chemist?
Can you give me directions to the nearest bus stop?
How do you get to the train station?
Where can I find the nearest bakery?
How do I get to park?
Is there a supermarket near here?
Is there a sports shop around here?
Can you tell me how to get to library from here?
What’s the best way to get to the computer store from here?
What’s the quickest way to get to the music store from here?
What’s the easiest way to get to the nearest Mc donalds from here?

Asking for and giving directions with examples

Excuse me sir. Is there a bank around here? Library.
Can you give me directions to
the petrol station?
Can you tell me how to get to the
London bridge?
Where’s the nearest bus station?
How do you get to the mall?
Is there a bank near here?
Excuse me sir. Could you please tell me
where I can find the nearest chemist?
Yes, there is one right across the street next to
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.
Am sorry I cant help as am not from around
here.
It’s on the corner of Oxford Street and Mayfair
Lane. Next to the train station.
You have to go straight along this road for
about 200 metres. Turn right when you
see Apple street. carry on straight ahead till you
see a Tesco supermarket. The mall
isopposite the supermarket.
Yes, there is one in Orange Street. Orange
Street is the third road on your right.
Yes, there is one next to the Bakery. Go back
the way you came. Turn right after you go past
the bank and there is one on your left next to the
hospital.
Asking for and giving directions vocabulary
It is on the left
It is on the right
It is straight on
opposite
near
next to
between
at the end of Oxford street
on the corner of James road
at the end of Stanley Street
Behind the Petrol station
in front of the Mall
just around the corner from here

Landmarks you can use when giving directions

When giving directions you will often use landmarks as a way of giving directions.
Example
Excuse me sir. Is there a bank around here? Yes, there is one right across the street next
to Library.
traffic lights
crossroads
junction
level crossing
signpost
T-junction
dead end
underpass
roundabout
flyover
motorway bridge
railway bridge
dual carriageway
pedestrian crossing
zebra crossing