ASKING FOR & GIVING DIRECTION

EXPRESSIONS USED IN ASKING DIRECTIONS

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to

________?
Excuse me, do you know where is _______?
Excuse me, Im looking for _______, could you tell
me where is this place?
Is this the right way to ______?
Are we on the right road for _______?
How can I go to _______?
Wheres the best way to __________?
EXPRESSIONS USED IN GIVING DIRECTIONS

Go straight
Turn right/ left
On your right/ left
Cross
Next to
This/that way
It will be on your right/ left
Corner
Behind
Beside
 1. Excuse me. Is there a grocery store around here?
Yeah. There's one right across the street.
2. Can you tell me how to get to Phoenix?
Sorry. I don't live around here.
3. Where's Tanner's Leather Shop?
It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to the
library.
4. How do you get to the bank?
Go straight down this street for two blocks. Turn left
when you get to Maple Street. Stay on Maple for half
a block. It's on the left hand side.
EXAMPLE:

Scenario:
Andrea doesnt know how to get to the post
office. She goes to a police officer to ask for
directions.
Andrea: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the post office?
Police Officer: Sure. Its not far from here. Walk straight ahead until
you get to Main Street.
Andrea: Sorry to interrupt you. How many blocks is that?
Police Officer: Its about two or three blocks. Its the first traffic light
you come to. When you get to Main Street, turn right
and walk one block to Broadway. Then turn left and go
about half a block.
Andrea: which side of the street is it on?
Police Officer: coming from this direction, itll be on your right side. Its
in the middle of the block, next to the Sweets Ice Cream
Shop. You cant miss it. Do you want me to repeat any of
that?
Andrea: no, thats okay. Ive got it. Thanks a lot
Police Officer: youre welcome