In this posting, we will learn how to ask for directions and how to give directions to someone who asked .
Expression to Ask For Directions :
- Could you tell me how to get to the post office ?
- Do you know where the police office is ?
- I’m looking for this address. Do you know where it is ?
- Excuse me. am I on the right for train station ?
- Can you point me where the market ?
- Don’t you mind showing me the way to the food stall ?
- Could you tell me the way to …?
- Can you direct me to the bank ?
- Which direction is it to the Star Cafe ?
Expression to Give Directions :
- You must go down this street.
- Turn left until you find a big building.
- You are going in the wrong way. Just go back to the crossroads then turn right.
- Keep going for about 200 meters.
- You are in the wrong direction.
- Go up this road till you find …..
- Go straight away.
- Take the first road.
- It’s located next to the Bank.
- If you turn left , it’s a dead end.
- Take the second left if you want to find the Bank.
- Walk up to the second floor. The office is on the second floor.
- It’s only 2 kilometers from here.
- It’s not too far, it’s only ten minutes by car.
- Take a public transportation to new street.
- It’s across from the bank.
- Just follow this street until you see …
- Don’t take this road.
- When you are out of hotel, you must turn left.
- it’s in the basement.
Conversation About Directions :
Conversation 1 :
Adi : Excuse me, Sir. I’m lost.
Deni : Yes. What I can do for you ?
Adi : I’am looking for this address. Can you tell me the way to waterfall ?
Deni : Ups. You are going in the wrong way.
Adi : So. What Should I do ?
Deni : It’s easy. Just go that way by public transportation.
Adi : Thanks a lot, Sir.
Deni : Don’t mention it.
Conversation 2 :
Ria : Excuse me. Am I in the right way to Bahama street ?
Dody : yes, you are. It’s not too far from here.
Ria : How far is it ?
Dody ; It’s only twenty minutes on foot and ten minutes by car.
Ria : Thank you very much.
Dody : It’s a pleasure to help you.