Asking for Directions: Getting Around a New City

REVIEW – Shopping Vocabulary

If something looks good on you, it ______ you. 

If something doesn’t feel right, it doesn’t ______ properly. 

If something is too expensive, it is ______. 

If something is very cheap and good, it’s a ______. 

If you want something, you are ______ for it. 

GRAMMAR FOCUS: Using Sequence Words (Giving Directions Clearly)

Structure: Sequence word + direction

Common sequence words: first, then, after that, finally

Examples:

First, go straight for two minutes.

Then, turn left at the corner.

After that, go past the bank.

Finally, it’s on the right.

FIXED PHRASES

Excuse me, how do I get to…? – Excuse me, how do I get to the station?

Is it far from here? 

Can you show me on the map? 

DIRECTIONS VOCABULARY (B2+/C1 LEVEL)

ROLEPLAY: ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

Tourist: Excuse me, how do I get to the museum?

Local: Give directions using first, go straight, turn left/right.

Tourist: Sorry, could you repeat that?

Local: Repeat using then, after that, go past, café, traffic lights.

Tourist: Is it far from here?

Local: Say distance (5–10 minutes / not far / quite far).

Tourist: Do I need to cross the street?

Local: Answer using crossing / traffic lights.

Tourist: Okay, and where exactly is it?

Local: Use just past / opposite / across from / on the left/right.

Tourist: Thank you! I’m trying to visit a few places today.

Local: Recommend another place (café / local spot).

Tourist: Is it worth visiting?

Local: Give opinion.

Tourist: Thanks a lot!

Local: Respond naturally.

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS (WITH EXAMPLE ANSWERS)

Do you find it easy to ask for directions? – It can be stressful, but it gets easier with practice.

What do you do if you get lost? – I check my phone or ask someone.

Do you prefer maps or asking people? – I prefer maps, but people can be helpful.

Have you been lost before? – Yes, it took time to find my way.

Are people helpful to tourists? – Yes, usually very friendly.

What is difficult about directions? – Remembering all the steps.

Do you explore without a plan? – Yes, it’s more interesting.

Have you helped a tourist? – Yes, and it felt good.

Is it important to learn direction phrases? – Yes, it helps a lot.

What do tourists look for? – Attractions and restaurants.

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