Important Vocabulary
Asking for Directions
Understanding how to ask for directions is an important skill for English learners because it helps them communicate effectively in real-life situations. Whether they are traveling, exploring a new city, or simply trying to find a location, being able to ask for and understand directions builds confidence and independence. It also provides opportunities to practise listening, speaking, and using polite expressions—key elements of everyday English communication.
Here are 10 important terms when asking for directions in English:
Voice Selection
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Select the voice for Person 2:
Conversation 1
In this conversation, Janet wants to know how to get to the library.Excuse me.
Can I help you?
Can you tell me how to get to the library please?
Yes. Go to the end of the road, then turn right.
Okay.
Walk for about 100 metres until you reach the statue, then turn left.
The library is the white building on the right.
Thank you.
Conversation 2
In this conversation, [preparing...] wants to know how to get to the museum.Can you help me please? I am lost.
Where do you want to go?
I am trying to get to the Natural History Museum.
Stay on this road until you reach the roundabout.
Take the third exit to turn right.
Stay on this road for one mile until you reach another roundabout.
Take the first exit to turn left.
Okay.
Stay on this road for about half a mile. The museum is on the right.
Thank you. That was very helpful.
You are welcome.
Conversation 3
In this conversation, [preparing...] wants to know how to get to the petrol station.Hello. Can you tell me where the nearest petrol station is please?
Sure. Take the first road on the right, and then the second one on the left called Oliver Road.
Stay on Oliver Road until you reach the mini-roundabout, then take the first exit to turn left onto Main Street.
Stay on Main Street until you reach the Shell garage on the right.
Is it far?
It is about 3 miles.
Great. Thank you.
This page was written by Craig Shrives.
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