How to ask and giver directions dialogues
- 2. Here are some examples: Go along the street until you reach the traffic lights. You’ll see a bank on the left. It’s about two blocks from here. I prefer going to the airport on the highway because it’s faster. My office building is in front of the mall. Go straight on for about one kilometre. The cinema is next to the bank. Could you tell me how to get to the bank? Do you know where the museum is? We can’t find the subway station. Is it near here? Where can we find a park near here?
- 3. Go past the cinema. (Pass the cinema.) Go along this road. Go straight on/ahead. (Stay on this road – don’t turn.) Go through the tunnel. At the roundabout, take the first exit. Turn left at the crossroads. Take the second right. It’s on your left. You’ll see it in front of you. It’s on the other side of the road. You’re going the wrong way. 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 …?
- 4. 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.
- 6. Take a right/left Got it I understand Do you understand? Go straight Opposite Take the first / second / third / right Go right / left / straight at the light / corner / stop sign Continue straight on Turn right / left at the light / corner / stop sign Get on the bus / subway at 12th Ave. / Whitman Street / Yellow Lane Follow the signs for the museum / exhibition center / exit Common Questions When Asking for Directions Is it far? / Is it close? How far is it? / How close is it? Could you please give me directions? Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / gas station? Where can I find a bookstore / restaurant / bus stop / restroom? Is the museum / bank / department store near here? Practice Dialogue: Taking the Subway John: Linda, do you know how to get to Samson's and Co.? I've never been there before. Linda: Are you driving or taking the subway? John: The subway. Linda: Take the blue line from 14th Ave. and change to the gray line at Andrew Square. Get off at 83rd street. John: Just a moment, let me write this down. Linda: Take the blue line from 14th Ave. and change to the gray line at Andrew Square. Get off at 83rd street. Got it? John: Yes, thanks. Now, once I get to Andrew Square, how do I proceed? Linda: Once you are on 83rd street, go straight, past the bank. Take the second left and continue going straight. It's across the street from Jack's Bar.
- 7. John: Can you repeat that? Linda: Once you are on 83rd street, go straight, past the bank. Take the second left and continue going straight. It's across the street from Jack's Bar. John: Thanks, Linda. How long does it take to get there? Linda: It takes about a half-hour. When is your meeting? John: It's at 10 a.m. I'll leave at 9:30. Linda: That's a busy time. You should leave at 9. John: OK. Thanks, Linda. Linda: Not at all. Practice Dialogue: Taking Directions Over the Telephone Doug: Hello, this is Doug. Susan: Hi Doug. This is Susan. Doug: Hi Susan. How are you? Susan: I'm fine. I have a question. Do you have a moment? Doug: Certainly, how can I help you? Susan: I'm driving to the conference center later today. Could you give me directions? Doug: Sure. Are you leaving home? Susan: Yes. Doug: OK, take a left onto Bethany street and drive to the freeway entrance. Take the freeway toward Portland. Susan: How far is it to the conference center from my home? Doug: It's about 20 miles. Continue on the freeway to exit 23. Take the exit and turn right onto Broadway at the stoplight. Susan: Let me repeat that. Take the freeway to exit 23 and turn right onto Broadway. Doug: That's right. Continue on Broadway for about two miles and then turn left onto 16th Ave. Susan: OK. Doug: On 16th Ave., take the second right into the conference center. Susan: Oh that's easy.
- 8. Doug: Yes, it's very easy to get to. Susan: How long does it take to get there? Doug: If there's no traffic, about 25 minutes. In heavy traffic, it takes about 45 minutes. Susan: I'm leaving at 10 in the morning, so the traffic shouldn't be so bad. Doug: Yes, that's right. Can I help you with anything else? Susan: No that's it. Thanks for your help. Doug: OK. Enjoy the conference. Susan: Thanks, Doug. Bye. Practice Dialogue: Directions to the Museum (On the street corner) Tourist: Excuse me, can you help me? I'm lost! Person: Certainly, where would you like to go? Tourist: I'd like to go to the museum, but I can't find it. Is it far? Person: No, not really. It's about a five-minute walk. Tourist: Maybe I should call a taxi. Person: No, It's very easy. Really. (pointing) I can give you directions. Tourist: Thank you. That's very kind of you. Person: Not at all. Now, go along this street to the traffic lights. Do you see them? Tourist: Yes, I can see them. Person: Right, at the traffic lights, turn left into Queen Mary Ave. Tourist: Queen Mary Ave. Person: Right. Go straight. Take the second left and enter Museum Drive. Tourist: OK. Queen Mary Ave., straight on and then the third left, Museum Drive. Person: No, it's the second left. Tourist: Ah, right. The second street on my left. Person: Right. Just follow Museum Drive and the museum is at the end of the road.
- 9. Tourist: Great. Thanks again for your help. Person: Not at all. Practice Dialogue: Directions to a Supermarket Tom: Could you go to the supermarket and buy some food? There's nothing to eat in the house! Helen: Sure, but I don't know the way. We've just moved in. Tom: I'll give you directions. Not to worry. Helen: Thanks. Tom: At the end of the street, take a right. Then drive two miles to White Ave. After that, it's another mile to... Helen: Let me write this down. I won't remember it! Tom: OK. First, take a right at the end of the street. Helen: Got it. Tom: Next, drive two miles to White Ave. Helen: Two miles to White Ave. After that? Tom: Take a left onto 14th Street. Helen: Left onto 14th Street. Tom: The supermarket is on the left, next to the bank. Helen: How far is it after I turn on to 14th Street? Tom: It's not far, maybe about 200 yards. Helen: OK. Great. Is there anything special you want? Tom: No, just the usual. Well, if you could get some beer that would be great! Helen: OK, just this once!