GIVING DIRECTIONS

It doesn’t really matter whether you live in a small town or a big city (it can also happen
within your own company), there will always be someone who can’t find their way around, and
so you will need to give them precise and clear directions.
Look at theses examples:
A: Sorry to bother you, but could you tell me how to get to the Human Resources department?
B: Sure. It’s on the third floor of the main building. Just continue down the corridor to the
elevator and go to the ground floor. When you get out of this building, turn right, go through the
small park and you will see the main building in front of you.
A: Thank you. You are very helpful.
A: I’m sorry but I forgot how to get to the conference centre tonight. Could you tell me again?
B: Will you walk or go by taxi?
A: If it’s not too far, I’d rather walk.
B: No, it’s not that far. You will need about half an hour.
A: That’s great. So, where do I go?
B: From your hotel just turn left and go down the main shopping street. When you come to the
church, turn left and continue uphill. When you come to the monument, turn right and take the
bridge across the river. The conference centre will be on your left. I wish you a pleasant walk.
A: Thanks again.
A: Excuse me, please, how do I get from Mislinja to Ravne?
B: It will take you about 40 minutes. Just follow the main road and when you come to Slovenj
Gradec and you see the sign for the centre, turn left. Carry along through two traffic lights and
when you come to the roundabout, take the third exit. Continue straight on, through Stari trg,
Sele to Kotlje where you turn right and drive for another 5 minutes before you reach Ravne. It’s
easy, just pay attention to the traffic signs.