16. Asking for and Giving directions
[7/13/2009 11:09:00 PM | ]

English Explanations

1. Use the expressions Can you give me directions to + (place)?, How do I get to + (place)?, and Where is + (place)? to ask for directions. The expression How far is + (place)? is used to ask about the distance from one place to another.
2. Use these expressions to give directions. Go straight and go down mean to continue moving in the same direction. They are sometimes followed by on or to. Turn right and turn left mean to change direction toward the right or left. They can be followed by on or at. On your/the right and on your/the left mean that something is located on the right or left side.

Expressions
ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS

Asking for Directions

How do I get to (the market)?
Can you give me directions to (the museum)?
Where is (the park)?
How far is (the pier)?

Giving Directions

Go straight to (University Street).
Go down (Pine Street to Second Avenue).
Turn left on (Second Avenue).
Turn right at (University Street).
(The museum is) on the right.
(The coffee shop) is on your left.