ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTION

A. Asking and Giving Direction?

Not everyone knows where they are going and may need help with directions from time
to time. Directions may be needed to get to a nearby town, or directions to the newest
mall in town or directions to the nearest rest room in a large building.
The Expressions Used in Asking for Directions:
 How do I get to …? (Bagaimana saya bisa ... ?)
 What's the best way to …? (Apa cara terbaik untuk ... ?)
 Where is …? (Dimana ... ?)
 Would you like to tell me the way to……?(Maukah kamu memberitahuku jalan ke…..?)
 Can you help me………………? (Bisakah kamu membantuku………………….?)
 Can you tell me the way to………..? (Bisakah kamu memberitahuku jalan ke……….?)
The Expressions Used in Giving Directions:
 It’s OK…………..
 Go straight on (until you come to …). (Jalan lurus ( sampai Anda datang ke ... )
 Turn back./go back.( Hidupkan kembali . / Kembali .)
 Turn left/right (into …-street). (Belok kiri / kanan ( ke ... - jalan))
 Go along …( Pergi bersama-sama ...)
 Cross …( Lintas ...)
 Take the first/second road on the left/right (Ambil jalan pertama / kedua di sebelah kiri /
kanan)
 It's on the left/right.( Ini di sebelah kiri / kanan .)
 Straight on (lurus)
 Opposite (seberang)
 Near (dekat)
 Next to (sebelah)
 Between (antara)
 At the end (of) (Pada akhir (dari))
 On/at the corner (Pada / di sudut)
 Behind (di belakang)
 In front of (Di depan)
 (just) around the corner (( hanya ) sekitar sudut)
 Traffic lights (lampu lalu lintas)
 Crossroads, junction (perempatan , pertigaan)
 Signpost (papan penunjuk salam)

B. The Material Related to the Language Function in Giving Direction

1. Example Dialog
Larry : Excuse me. I am trying to find the post office. Can you help me?
Woman : The post office? Let’s see now. Oh yes. You go straight down this street to the
corner. Turn left and go one block until you come to the tennis court. Go straight ahead
and turn right. It’s on the right side of the street just past the grocery store. You can’t
miss it.
Larry : I see. Go straight to the corner. Left and then right.
Woman : That’s it.
Larry : Thanks a lot.
Woman : You’re welcome.

Example 2

Miftahul : Hii, good morning.

a girl : Hii, good morning, can I help you, Sir?
Miftahul : Yes, I am still finding my friend’s home.
A Girl : Do you have a map?
Miftahul : No, I don’t. She just gives this address
A gril : May I see?
Miftahul : Yes, of course. here you are
A girl : Pelita treet? Ok. From here you must go on this street, if you find the
intersection, you have to turn left. you will pass Al-Hilmah Bulukarto’s mosque. and
you will see the orange home, that is your friend’s home.
MIftahul : Thank you
A girl : By the way, you can follow me
Miftahul : Thank you so much