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1. Greeting  Pardon Sir/ Mom!

 Excuse me/excuse me Sir/Madam.


 Hi, I am sorry to interrupt you, but..
 Excuse me, could you help me, please? 2. Describe the Condition
 Hello / Hello sir or Madam.  Sorry, I am not from around here.
 I am new here.
 May I ask you a minute Sir/Mam?
 I’m lost.
 Sorry for bothering you Sir/Mam!
 I seemed to be lost

Asking Direction

1. Modal auxiliary
 Could you tell me how to get to …?  May I ask you the way to …?
 Could you tell me where the … is?  Can you show me the … on the map?
 Would you give me directions to go to …?  I’m looking for …. Would you give me
 Can you direct me to …? direction to get it?
 Would you show me the way to …?

2. “Question Words”
 Where is the …?  How do you get to … from …?
 Where can I find the …?  What’s the best way to get to …?
 How can / do I get to …?  What’s the quickest way to get to …?
 How can / do I find …?  What’s the easiest way to get to the …?
 How far is the … from the …?

3. Asking/interrogative sentences
 Do you have a map to …?  Is it the right way to / for …?
 Are we on the right road for …?  Is there a … around here / near hear
 Am I in the right place to go …?  Do you know where the … is?

Repeat for Better Understanding


 What did you say the street’s name was?  Could you say that again please?
 Sorry, I didn’t got your explanation.  Could you repeat it again please?
 Sorry, I didn’t catch that.

Say Thanks and Finish the Conversation


 Thanks for help. Bye .
 Thank you for the explanation, it means a lot to me.
 Thank you for spending your time with me. Have a nice day!

Giving Direction
 Cross the road  Go straight/keep going/continue
 Pass the bridge  Turn left/right
 Take the first road  Follow this road

1. Go Straight
 Go straight.  Keep walking ahead.
 Go along the road.  Take this road.
 Go down there.  Walk to the corner.
 Go down or walk down the street.  Follow this street for 300 meters.
 Go up or walk up the street.
2. Turn
 Turn right  Go right/left at the end of the road.
 Turn left.  Take the first right.
 Pass the bank and then turn left.  Take the first/second/third street on the
 Turn back. left/right.
 Take the first left when you enter Steven  You need to take a left/a right at the next
Road. traffic lights.

3. Cross
 Cross the pub.  Cross the taxi rank and you are there.
 Pass the school.  Go over the bridge.
 You will cross some traffic lights.

4. Location
 Between our office and the supermarket.  At the end of Sudirman Street.
 On the right in between the pet shop and the  Just around the corner on the left/right side.
grocery store.  Left around the corner next to the market.

5. Landmark
 Traffic lights  Dead end
 Crossroads  Flyover
 T-junction  Bridge
 Roundabout  Mosque
 Signpost  Church

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