Here are some phrases and
expressions for asking directions in English.
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Where is (the) . . . ?
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How do you get to (the) . . . (from here)?
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How do I get to (the) . . . ?
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Can you tell me how to get to (the) . . . ?
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Can you give me directions to (the) . . . ?
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What's the best way to get to (the) . . . ?
1. Excuse
me. Is there a grocery store around here?
2. Can you
tell me how to get to Phoenix?
3. Where's
Tanner's Leather Shop?
4. How do
you get to the bank?
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Yeah. There's one right across the street.
Sorry. I don't live around here.
It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to the
library.
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.
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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!
(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!
1. Excuse
me. Is there a grocery store around here?
2. Can you
tell me how to get to Phoenix?
3. Where's
Tanner's Leather Shop?
4. How do
you get to the bank?
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Yeah. There's one right across the street.
Sorry. I don't live around here.
It's on the corner of Holly and Vine. Next to the
library.
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.
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Here are some sample phrases and
sentences for asking and giving about location.
Where is the
bank?
It's on Main Street.
It's next to the post office.
It's between the bakery and the barber shop.
It's on the corner of Ninth Street and Pine (Street).
It's next to the post office.
It's between the bakery and the barber shop.
It's on the corner of Ninth Street and Pine (Street).
Where's
Lagoon?
It's in Davis County, near
Kaysville.
It's on I-15, between Farmington and Kaysville.
It's ten miles north of Salt Lake City.
It's on I-15, between Farmington and Kaysville.
It's ten miles north of Salt Lake City.
How do you
get to the sporting goods store?
(on foot)
First, go down State Street until you get to 4th
South.
Then, turn left.
Then, go down 4th South for three blocks.
It's on the right side of the street next to Wendy's.
Then, turn left.
Then, go down 4th South for three blocks.
It's on the right side of the street next to Wendy's.
(by car)
Take State Street to 4th South.
At 4th South, turn left.
Stay on 4th South for about three blocks.
The sporting goods store will be on the right, next to Wendy's.
At 4th South, turn left.
Stay on 4th South for about three blocks.
The sporting goods store will be on the right, next to Wendy's.
How do you
get to (your house in) Lehi?
Take I-15 south about 20 miles.
After you cross the mountain, watch for the signs to Lehi.
Take the first Lehi exit.
When you get off the freeway, make a right turn at the stop sign.
Follow the road (15th East) for five blocks.
Make a left turn on Royal Drive.
Continue on Royal Drive until you see the big oak tree.
My house is on the left hand side.
It's a two-story, red brick house with a large front yard.
You can't miss it!
After you cross the mountain, watch for the signs to Lehi.
Take the first Lehi exit.
When you get off the freeway, make a right turn at the stop sign.
Follow the road (15th East) for five blocks.
Make a left turn on Royal Drive.
Continue on Royal Drive until you see the big oak tree.
My house is on the left hand side.
It's a two-story, red brick house with a large front yard.
You can't miss it!
Here are
some sample phrases and sentences for talking about travel and transportation.
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How do you (usually) get to work/school?
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I usually take the subway.
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How long does it take (to get there)?
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It takes about ______ minutes/hours.
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What's the best way to get to _____?
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By train/bus.
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Do you take public transportation?
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I walk or ride my bike.
1. How do
you get to work?
2. How
long does it take?
3. How
often do you ride the bus?
4. Do you
ever walk to work?
5. Are you
going anywhere this summer?
6. How are
you going to get there?
7. Why
don't you fly?
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I usually drive my car.
It takes half an hour.
Once in a while.
No, that would take forever.
Probably to Jacksonville.
By train.
Airplane tickets are too expensive.
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