Giving And Asking Direction
How long? Used to ask about the length of time
How much or many? Used to ask about price and quantity
How often? Used to ask about repetition
Key Vocabulary Words and Phrases Related to Directions
There are a few important grammar and vocabulary points to remember when asking for and
giving directions.
Take a right/left
Got it
I understand
Do you understand?
Go straight
Opposite
Take the first / second / third / right
Go right / left / straight at the light / corner / stop sign
Continue straight on
Turn right / left at the light / corner / stop sign
Get on the bus / subway at 12th Ave. / Whitman Street / Yellow Lane
Follow the signs for the museum / exhibition center / exit
Common Questions When Asking for Directions
Is it far? / Is it close?
How far is it? / How close is it?
Could you please give me directions?
Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / gas station?
Where can I find a bookstore / restaurant / bus stop / restroom?
Is the museum / bank / department store near here?
Useful hints on asking and giving directions
Questions you can ask about directions
Can you please tell me how do I can get to Oxford Street?
Where is the nearest supermarket?
How can I get to the local market?
I'm trying get to Downing Street.
How do I get to the office?
What's the best way to get to your house next?
Where is Mc Donalds can you tell me please?
How to give directions to somebody else
Go straight on till you see the hospital then turn left.
Turn back, you have gone past the turning.
Turn left when you see a roundabout.
Turn right at the end of the road and my house is number 67.
Cross the junction and keep going for about 1 mile.
Take the third road on the right and you will see the office on the right.
Take the third road on the right and you will see the shop on the left.
Take the second road on the left and you will see the house on the left.
Take the second road on the left and you will see the hospital straight ahead.
The hospital is opposite the railway station.
The shop is near the hospital.
The house is next to the local cricket ground.
The shop is in between the chemist and KFC.
At the end of the road you will see a roundabout.