How you can ask for directions

Say “Excuse me” before you ask a person. To make it sound like a question, make your voice go up on “me”.

“Excuse me. How do I get to (the railway station) please?”

“Excuse me. Where’s the nearest (post office) please?”

“Excuse me. I’m looking for the Number 6 bus stop.”

Giving directions

The person who helps you often says how near or far the place is:

“It’s about five minutes from here.”

“It’s about a ten-minute walk.”

“It’s easier if I can show you on the map…”

Specific instructions

Here are some useful words and phrases for giving directions on the street. Maybe you’re helping a driver, or someone who stops you to ask for directions.

“Turn left / right.”

“Go straight on at the lights / when you come to the crossroads.” (Lights = traffic lights; crossroads = where two roads cross)

“Go across the roundabout.” (Roundabout = where all the cars go round a circle in the middle of the road)

“Take the first turning / road / street on your left / right.” (Turning = road that goes left or right)

“You’ll see / You’ll come to a (bank). Then …”

“Don’t take the first road.”

“Go on for about (2 minutes / 100 metres).”

If you know the way…

Use basic English to offer directions. Short phrases are best. Speak slowly and use very careful pronunciation. Spell out a word if necessary.

The easiest way is to…

The quickest way is to…

The best way is to…

go + direction (right, left, down, up, through)

take + road name

turn + right/left

stay on + road name for + distance or time

ที่มา Everyday English. Giving directions.

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