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The document provides phrases and questions for asking and giving directions in English, including how to inquire about locations and respond with directions. It categorizes responses into asking for directions, giving directions (straight, turn, cross), and asking for repetition. It serves as a practical guide for navigating and communicating in English-speaking environments.

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Direction

The document provides phrases and questions for asking and giving directions in English, including how to inquire about locations and respond with directions. It categorizes responses into asking for directions, giving directions (straight, turn, cross), and asking for repetition. It serves as a practical guide for navigating and communicating in English-speaking environments.

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Dezika G
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Asking and Giving Direction in English

Asking directions.

* Can you give me directions to the nearest hospital?


* Are we on the right road for London?
* How do you get to the bus stop?
* Where is the carnival?
* Where can I find the nearest car park?
* How do I get to library?
* Is there a pet shop near here?
* Where is the nearest post office?
* Do you know where the shopping center is?
* Is there a sports shop around here?
* Can you tell me how to get to train station from here?
* How can I get to the pub?
* What’s the best way to get to the amusement park from here?
* What’s the quickest way to get to the airport from here?
* What’s the easiest way to get to the nearest drugstore from here?
* Could you tell me where the nearest grocery store is?
* Where are you exactly?
* How do you get to the supermarket from here?
* I am looking for this address, am I in the right place / how can I get there?
* Can you tell me the way to the Nature Hotel?
* Is this the right way for the campground?
* Do you have a map?
* I am trying to find an exchange office. Could you tell me how to get there?
* I am trying to get to the police station, Can you show me on the map?
* Could you help me, please? I’m looking for the bank.
* Does this bus go to the center?
* Do you know the cafe?

Answering the question:

1. If we don’t know the answer, we can say;


* I am sorry.
* I don’t know.
* I am stranger here myself.

2. If we or someone know the question, give the directions:

a. Giving Directions to Say ‘Go Straight’:


* Go straight.
* Go straight along this road.
* Go past the bus stop.
* Go toward the church.
* Go ahead.
* Go straight ahead
* Keep on the straight road.
* Keep walking ahead.
* Follow this street for 300 metres.
* Follow the road until you get to the bank.

b. Giving Directions to Say ‘Turn’:


* Turn right.
* Turn left.
* Turn left past the bank ( pass the bank and then turn left )
* Turn back ( go back)
* Turn left after the bridge.
* Turn right at the second turning ( turn left when you reach the turning )
* Turn right from the first alley.
* Turn left on to Daniel Street.
* Turn left at the end of the corridor.
* Turn right / left at the traffic lights / roundabout, etc.
* Turn left after you pass the bakery.
* Turn left past the phone shop.

c. Giving Directions to Say ‘Cross’;


* Cross the pub.
* Pass the school.
* You will cross some traffic lights.
* Cross the taxi rank and you are there.
* Go over the bridge.

d. Giving locations:
* on the left.
* on left.
* on the right.
* on right side.
* on the straight ahead.
* on left after the gas station.
* straight ahead on the right.
* straight ahead of you.
* straight ahead on the left next to the book shop.
* opposite.
* opposite the bank.
* on opposite side of the Street.
* across the road.
* near my office.
* next to Mall.
* behind the hospital.
* in front of the bus station.
* between the our office and the supermarket.
* on the right in between the pet shop and the grocery store.
* at the end of Paris Street.
* on/at the corner of Daniel Road.
* over there, near the police station.
* just right / left around the corner.
* (just) around the corner.
* just around the corner on the left / right side.
* left around the corner next to the market.
* left around the corner from the subway.
* further down the road on the left.
* the biggest / smallest building on the left.
* in the centre of the town.
* the first turning on the right after the bank.

3. Asking for repetition:


* Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
* Could you say that again please?
* Could you repeat it again please?
* What did you say the street name was?
* Could you speak up please?
* Could you speak a little louder?
* Could you show me please?

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