1. Giving and Asking for Directions
DIRECTIONS
Asking for directions
- Excuse me, could you tell
me the way to …… please?
- Excuse me, I'm looking for
the town hall.
- What's the best way to
the secondary school?
- Where is the nearest bus
stop?
Giving directions
We use the imperative
(Infinitive without `to`)
- Go straight on, take the
first turning on the right,
turn right, turn left, walk
down the street. Don’t turn
left.
- It's about a mile /
kilometre / two blocks
from…"
Useful phrases
- You can't miss it.
- The church is within
walking distance.
- It takes about 10 minutes
by bus.
- It's a 10-minute walk.
Final Tips
- If you're giving directions
over the phone, remember to
speak slowly.
- If you're speaking face-toface with someone, use your
hands to show left, right, or
straight on.
- Use "please" when you ask
someone to give you
directions.
metres, Then, turn
Read the dialogue and translate the words in
bold.
Mike: Excuse me, I´m looking for Portobello Road. Is it
near here?
Man: Yes, it´s just
round the road.
Mike: What´s the
best way to go?
Man: Go straight
here for about 200
left on to Elgin

2. Crescent.
Mike: Straight on, then left?
Man: Yes, that´s right. Then, take the first turning on the right. Walk down
the street and turn left.
Mike: Great, How far is it?
Man: Oh, it isn´t far. It´ll take about ten minutes to walk there.
Mike: OK. Thanks very much.
Man: No problem.
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