Asking for and Giving Directions in English

Asking for directions can be scary in a second language.

This lesson will teach you:

1. how to ask for directions
2. prepositions of location
3. how to give directions

Ask: How do I get to + name of place.

How do I get to the bank?

How do I get to the library?

Use these imperatives when saying where to go:

1. go straight
2. turn left
3. turn right
4. go two blocks
5. it will be on your right/left
6. cross Davis street
7. go to Davis street

Prepositions of location:

Question: Where’s the bookstore? (look at the map above)

Answer: It’s on the corner of Main Street and Maple Street.

Question: Where’s the swimming pool?

Answer: It’s behind the grocery store.

Question: Where’s the newsstand?

Answer: It’s across from the movie theater.

Question: Where’s the pay phone?

Answer: It’s next to the bank.

Question: Where’s the music store?

Answer: It’s between the newsstand and the bank.

Question: Where’s the grocery store?

Answer: It’s on Davis Street.

Using the map let’s practice asking for directions! Find “You are here”. Let’s start there.

Question: How do I get to the Chinese restaurant?

Answer: Go straight to the corner of Main and Maple. Turn left. The Chinese restaurant is between the bank and the bookstore.

Question: How do I get to the post office?

Answer: Cross Davis Street. The post office will be on your left, next to the Italian restaurant.

Question: How do I get to the swimming pool?

Answer: Cross the street. Go the corner of Maple and Main. Turn right. The swimming pool will be on your right.

That’s all for today! Thanks for watching and reading.