Part 5: Speaking
Communication skills about neighbourhoods
Speaking: Asking for and Giving Directions
11. Useful Expressions
Asking for directions:
- Excuse me, where is the ...?
- Can you tell me the way to ...?
- How can I get to ...?
- Is it far from here?
- Which way is the ...?
Giving directions:
- Go straight (ahead).
- Turn left / right.
- It's on your left / right.
- It's opposite / next to / between ...
- Take the first / second turning.
22. Model Conversation
A: Asking for directions to the museum
Tourist: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the museum?
Local: Sure! Go straight along this street. Then take the second turning on the left. The museum is on your right, opposite the post office.
Tourist: Is it far from here?
Local: No, it's about 10 minutes' walk.
Tourist: Is there a bus I can take?
Local: Yes, bus number 12 goes there. The bus stop is in front of the supermarket.
Tourist: Thank you very much!
Local: Not at all!
33. Speaking Practice
Practice with a partner:
Student A: You are at the park. Ask for directions to:
- The bank (go straight, turn right, opposite the pharmacy)
Student B: Give directions using the information above.
Then switch roles. Student B asks for directions to the cinema (go straight, turn left, next to the restaurant).