Asking and Giving Direction

When we go to somewhere, we need to know where the location is. Not everyone knows where they are going and may need helps with directions to get to a near with the location. Where you are going, the expressions below can help you when asking or giving for directions.

The expressions for asking the directions

•       Could you tell me how to get to …………………………………?
•   How do I find ……………………………………………………………………?
•   Which way do I go to get to …………………………………………?
•   Pardon me, I’m lost, how do I get to the ……………………?
•   Could you direct me to ……………………………………………………?
•   Which is the best route to ………………………………………………?
•   Etc.

The prepositions of locations for giving the directions

1.          Go straight
2.    Cross
3.    Behind
4.    Go to
5.    On your right
6.    Across from
7.    Turn right
8.    On your left
9.     In front of
10.        Turn left
11.    Beside/ next to
12.    On the corner of
13.    Walk up
14.    Walk down
15.    Walk along

The negative response in giving the directions

•      Yes, of course. Go ahead this street, it is beside bank.
•   Certainly. Just turn right on that corner ………………………
•   Yes, sure. Walk across that T junction ………………………
•   For the negative response in giving the directions
•   No, I’m sorry. I don’t know either
•      No, I’m sorry. I can’t. I’m a ne comer here.

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