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Asking for directions

Ask the way and understand simple directions.

1Learn

Goal: Ask the way and understand simple directions.

How do I get to…? / Where is…? Then listen for: go straight, turn left / right, next to, opposite, on the corner.

2Key phrases

How do I get to the railway station?
Is it far from here?
Go straight and turn left at the signal.
It’s next to the bank, opposite the temple.
Take the second right.
It’s about ten minutes on foot.

3Sample conversation

A
Excuse me, how do I get to Lulu Mall?
B
Go straight, take the first left, and it’s on your right.
A
Is it far?
B
No, about five minutes.

4Practice quiz

Question 1 of 4Multiple choice
“Opposite the bank” means:

5Speaking challenge

Speaking challenge

Give directions from your home to the nearest bus stop, step by step.

0:45

Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.

Finish this lesson

Do the practice quiz above, then mark it complete.

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