Asking and Giving Directions Asking for Directions How can I get to …? Where is the …? How far is the … from the …? Is there a … around here? Could you tell me how to get to …? How do I find …? Pardon me, I’m lost. how do I get to …? Which is the best way to …? Could you direct me to …? Which way do I go to get to …? What’s the best way to …? Excuse me, do you know where the … is? Is this the right way for …? … Giving Directions Go straight ahead. Turn back./Go back. Turn left/right. Go along … Cross … Take the first/second road on the left/right. It’s on the left/right. Go past. The easiest way is to … The best way is to … It’s on the corner It’s in the middle of the block. … Examples of Asking and Giving Directions 1. A: Excuse me sir. Is there a bank around here? B: Yes, there is one right across the street next to Library. 2. A: Can you give me directions to the petrol station? B: Of course I will, just follow this road until you come to the main road. Turn right and then continue for about 100 metres. You will see the petrol station on the left. 3. A: Is there a bank near here? B: Yes, there is one in Orange Street. Orange Street is the third road on your right. 4. A: Excuse me, where is the School? B: It is across from the police office. 5. A: Excuse me! Could you tell me where the nearest bank is, please? B: Walk two blocks and turn left at the bookstore. The bank will be across the street, next to the post office. A: Is it far from here? B: No, it’s just a ten-minute walk. A: Thank you very much. B: You’re welcome.