Giving Directions

Here are some sample phrases and expressions to use in giving directions in English.

(First,) go down this street (for ____ blocks).

(Then,) turn left/right at the traffic light.
(After that,) go straight on _____ Street until you get to the ______.
(When you get to the _____,) turn left/right again.
(Then,) stay on_______Avenue for about _______ yards/meters.
It's on your left, next to the __________. You can't miss it!

Asking for Directions

Here are some phrases and expressions for asking directions in English.

 Where is (the) . . . ? (This is also used in asking about location.)

 How do you get to (the) . . . (from here)?
 How do I get to (the) . . . ?
 Can you tell me how to get to (the) . . . ?
 Can you give me directions to (the) . . . ?
 What's the best way to get to (the) . . . ?

EXAMPLE
1. Excuse me. Is there a grocery store around Yeah. There's one right across the street.
here?
Sorry. I don't live around here.
2. Can you tell me how to get to Phoenix?
It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to
3. Where's Tanner's Leather Shop? the library.

4. How do you get to the bank? Go straight down this street for two blocks.
Turn left when you get to Maple Street. Stay
on Maple for half a block. It's on the left
hand side.

LIST DOWN THE PREPOSITION OF PLACE!

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