GIVING DIRECTION

By

NI KOMANG TRISNA NOVITAYANTI

(18.321.2891)

SEKOLAH TINGGI ILMU KESEHATAN

WIRA MEDIKA BALI
DENPASAR
2019
 GIVING DIRECTION

1. Definition

Direction is a homonym because the meanings have the same spelling and
pronunciation but the meaning is different. Directives have meaning in noun classes or
nouns so directives can state the name of a person, place, or all objects and everything
that is subject. The meaning of the word landing according to the KBBI (large Indonesian
dictionary)

1) instructions for doing something;

2) an official order from a company leader to his subordinates in the form of
instructions to do something and if not implemented will get sanctions
2. Usefull Expression

There are various ways how we ask for direction or give direction. You can ask for
directions or give directions using the following expressions:

1) To ask about Directions :

a. Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to …?
b. Excuse me, do you know where the … is?
c. I’m looking for … Saya sedang mencari…
d. Is this the right way for …?

2) To provide answers :
a. I’m sorry, I don’t know
b. Sorry, I’m not from around here.
c. Keep going straight.
d. Turn left/right on the second traffic lights.
e. It’s about …minutes away.
f. It’s …. blocks away.
g. You will pass a bridge/ a fire station/ It’s on your right/left.
3. Dialogue

Admission : Good afternoon Mam. How can I help you?

Patient : I want to check up. I have a headache. Where should I go?

Admission : Here we have a GP (General Practitioners) and a specialist. Which one

do you want to choose, Mam?

Patient : I want to see a general practitioner

Admission : As you can see, there is still a line. Please take queue first. We will call
you later. Please take a seat and wait patiently.

Admission : Queue No. 23. (Calling the patient). Excuse me Mam, have you been
here before or is this for the first time?

Patient : This is the first time.

Admission : If this is the first time, may I borrow your Passport/ Identity Card, Mam

Patient : This is my ID.

Admission : Thank you Mam. I borrow this ID to be copied. Here Mam I return your
ID. Please don’t lose it. After that, please fill in this form.

Patient : Alright, here it is.

Admission : Thank you Mam for filling out the form. Please wait a moment, I will
input the data first. This Is the evidence of the registration, please take it
to the general polyclinic. Later you will be called according to queue
number. Please go to the 2nd floor then turn right.

Patient : Alright, thank you.

4. Vocabulary
a. Some vocabulary in directions :
1) Straight – Lurus
2) Left – Kiri
3) Right – Kanan
4) Past – Lewat
5) Cross – Menyebrang
6) Between – Antara
7) Behind – Di belakang
8) Up – Atas
9) Down – Bawah
10) Front – Depan
b. Some Vocabulary Shows the Way :
1) Go straight – Lurus terus
2) Turn left – Belok kiri
3) Turn right – Belok kanan
4) Go past – Lewati
5) Go along – Telusuri
6) Around the corner – Setelah belokan / Di dekat sini (idiom)
7) Turn back / go back – Balik arah
8) Go down – Turun
9) Go over – Lewati (atas)
10) Go through – Lewati
11) Go up – Naiki
12) In front of – Di depan

Example sentences show the way :

1) he market is in front of the City Hall….

2) Go up the hill and you’ll find the bus stop…
3) Take a shortcut to the school going through the park….
4) To get to the building, you have to go over the walkway….
 5) Go down the hill and you’ll find the entrance to the park….
6) If you get to the bridge, you went to far, you’ll have to turn back….
7) Go along the main road until you find the gas station…
8) Go past the cinema and you’ll find the library….
9) Turn right on the next corner….
c. Examples of Place Vocabulary

1) Cinema – Bioskop
2) School – Sekolah
3) Hospital – Rumah sakit
4) Hotel – Hotel
5) Traditional market – Pasar
6) Museum – Museum
7) Restaurant – Restoran
8) Train station – Stasiun kereta
9) Shop – Toko
10) Office – Kantor
11) Park – Taman
12) Bus stop – Halte bus
d. Words Transition / Conjunction
a.First
First, you take the Main Street until the Post Office.
b. After that
After that, turn right. – Setelahnya, belok kanan.
c. Then
Then, go straight in front of the cinema.
d. Next
Next, turn left at the intersection. – Selanjutnya, belok kiri di persimpangan.
e. Finally
Finally, you will see your destination on the right side of the road.
5. Grammar Focus Modals
All modal verbs are auxiliary verbs, which means they can only be used with a main
verb. Modal verbs cannot be a main verb. The modal verbs are; will, would, shall,
should, can, could, may, might and must. In this module we focus on will and would,
and shall and should.
a. Will
Will is used to show desire, preference, choice or consent:
I will accept your offer.
Will you please be quiet?
b. Would
Would – used to show preference. Would also be used to express willingness, but
more polite (polite). In addition to expressing willingness, would also be used to
discuss possibilities or make predictions.
I would rather go to the cinema today. (I prefer going to the cinema today.)
c. Shall
Shall – to make a suggestion is used to express simple future as will but is only used
on first person I and we. Shall [US English] is rarely used other than for polythe
questions for first person. This verb capital can also be used to declare obligations in
formal situations which can be legal documents or at meetings.
Shall we dance?
Shall I go now?
d. Should
Should is often used to give an opinion, to make a suggestion, express a preference
or an idea.
You should see the doctor.