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These dialogues focus on asking for and giving directions. Practice these English dialogues that give directions to different locations in a city. Once you feel comfortable with the vocabulary, ask for directions in your city with a partner or a classmate. Pretend you are traveling in your city.

Key Grammar Points to Remember

Imperative form:You should use the imperative form when providing directions. The imperative form is comprised of only the verb without any subject, and it tells someone directly what to do. Here are some examples of the imperative from the dialogue.

Take the blue line.

Continue going straight.

Change to the grayline.

While you would not use the imperative form in normal polite speech as it is considered too abrupt, it is appropriate when providing asked-for guidance.

Asking questions using how: How combines with many adjectives to ask information about details. Here are some common questions with how:

How long? Used to ask about the length of time

How much or many? Used to ask about price and quantity

How often? Used to ask about repetition

Key Vocabulary Words and Phrases Related to Directions

There are a few important grammar and vocabulary points to remember when asking for and giving directions.

Take a right/left

Got it

I understand

Do you understand?

Go straight

Opposite

Take the first / second / third / right

Go right / left / straight at the light / corner / stop sign

Continue straight on

Turn right / left at the light / corner / stop sign

Get on the bus / subway at 12th Ave. / Whitman Street / Yellow Lane

Follow the signs for the museum / exhibition center / exit

Common Questions When Asking for Directions

Is it far? / Is it close?

How far is it? / How close is it?

Could you please give me directions?

Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / gas station?

Where can I find a bookstore / restaurant / bus stop / restroom?

Is the museum / bank / department store near here?

Practice Dialogue: Taking the Subway

Practice Dialogue: Taking Directions Over the Telephone

Practice Dialogue: Directions to the Museum

(On the street corner)

Practice Dialogue: Directions to a Supermarket

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