Asking for Directions
Where is the ………………………?
Can you tell me where ………… is?
How do I get to …………………...?
I’m looking for ……………………
Where can I find ………………….?
Could you tell me how I can get to ……………………………., please?
Giving Directions
Go straight ahead.
Turn left/right at the ………../as you come out of the elevator.
Go across the …………………..
Go up stairs/down stairs
Go up/down in the elevator/lift
Go up/down on the escalator
Take the elevator/lift to the ……..
It’s on the …………… floor.
It’s in the basement.
It’s next to/beside …………………
It’s between ……….. and ………..
It’s at the end of the corridor.
It’s on your right/left.
Example
Guest : Where can I find the book store?
Receptionist : Go s traight a head t o t he e nd o f t he corridor. You’ll see it facing you.
Expressions used for finding places outdoor.
Asking for Directions
- Could you tell me where ………… is?
- Could you direct me to …………?
- Can you tell me how to get to………?
- Would you tell me the way to …………?
- How far is …………?
- Where is the nearest …………?
- Which way is it to …………...?
Giving Directions
Go straight ahead
Go straight down this road
Go straight over
Follow this road/street as far as the ………
Take the first left/right
Go around the corner to your left
Turn left/ right
Cross the street/road
Take the left/right turn
Example
Tourist : Would you tell me the way to Ibis Hotel,
please?
Aby : Go down this street. Turn right at the first junction. Go straight on and it’s on
your
right, just before the intersection.
