| Asking for Directions |
| Excuse me. Is there a grocery store around here? |
| Yeah. There's one right across the street. |
| Where's Tanner's Leather Shop? |
| It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to the bank. |
| How do you get to the zoo? | |
| Go straight down this street for two blocks. | Okay. |
| Turn left when you get to Maple Street. | And then? |
| Stay on Maple for half a block. It's on the right. | Got it. |
| Look for the big animal sign. You can't miss it. | Thanks. |
| Can you tell me how to get to Phoenix? |
| Sorry, I don't live around here. |
There are many ways to ask for and give directions
in English. Here are a few of the most common phrases:
| Asking for Directions |
| How do you get to (the) … |
| How do I get to (the) …. from here? |
| Can you tell me how to get to (the) … |
| Could you give me directions to (the) |
| Could you direct me to (the) |
| Giving Directions |
| First, go (straight) down/up this street until you get to (the)… |
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Then, turn left/right. |
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Then go down ______ Street for ____ block(s)*. |
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It's on the right/left. |
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Next to (the) |
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Across (the street) from (the) |
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Between (the) … and (the)…. |
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Around the corner from (the) |
*Remember: In English, we count the blocks, not the streets.
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