Part I: Street Name and Nearby Landmark

 
Perhaps, the easiest way to give directions is just to say what street it is on. Granted, it's not so easy in countries like
Nicaragua where there are no street names, but even there it can be modified to fit. For countries that don't use street
names you can give an area and a landmark.
Language Points: It’s on…, it’s next to, it’s across from, it’s between, etc.
It's on Pine Street.
It's on 4th Avenue.
It's on the corner of Fourth and Pine.

It's next to the bank.

It's across from the school.
It's between the bookstore and the hardware store.
It’s 4 blocks south and 1 block east of Central Park.

Part II: Subway or Bus Directions

 
Another way to give directions is to tell somebody what bus/subway to take, where to transfer, and where to get off.
Language Points: Take, Transfer, Get off at, Go out…
Take the Green Line to Central Station.
Transfer to the Main Line.

Get off at Movistar.

Go out (take) exit number 4/the exit for Boaco.

Part III: Directions by Foot or Car

 
A third common way to give directions is to tell somebody which streets to go down and where to turn.
Language Points: Go N/S/E/W, Turn left/right, _______is on your left/right.
Go north along the street in front of the cathedral to the stoplight.
Turn left and then after one block (at the library), turn right.
Royal Burguers is on your right/left.

Part IV: Directions by Car Route

 
Another way used to give directions when driving is to state the route including highways, bridges, and turn offs.
Language Points: Take the…., Go over….
Take the Panamerican highway south.
Take the San Juan del Sur turn off.
Go over (Take) the __________ bridge.

Other Language Points:

 
Indirect questions:
Can you tell me where the library is?
I don't know where the theater is.
Can you tell me how to get to the airport?
 
Other important expressions:
You can't miss it.
I'm lost.
Which way is the hotel?
Right in front of you.
It's on the first/second/third floor.