Asking for and Giving Directions

English I @ copyright by Dady Rohandi (BSI)

Writing Clinic
Have you ever got lost and
had the experience of asking
others for directions?
Asking Direction:
 Excuse me,
Where is the bus station, please?
How do I get to the bus station, please?

 Excuse me, can you help me?

I want to get to BSI Campus.

 Excuse me, I’m trying to find Oak street.

I’m looking for Oak street.
Excuse me,
Do you know where the post office is,
please?
Do you know how to get to the post office?

Is the post office near here, please?

____________ far from here, please?

Can you tell me where the bus station is, please?

Could you tell me the way to get to BSI, please?

how to get to BSI, please?
 Could you direct us to the railway station,
please?
 We’re looking for a hotel Called ‘Istana Cinta’.
Can you give us directions to it?
GIVING DIRECTIONS

Use all information about roads,

buildings, or everything around it.

Use ‘Preposition of place’

Use ‘some phrases for showing

directions’
Prepositions of place
At, in, on,
Above, upper,
Below, under, beneath
Inside, outside
In front of X, at the back of / behind
Across from = opposite
Next to = beside
Near
Between, among
Adjacent to = very near, touching
Etc…
(Note: “What is rule in sentence?)
From here, go along this street
until ….
Go along / keep going / go
(straight) ahead / go down
Take the first turning,…
The first (second,…)
Then, and then, finally,…
Till, until, you will see/find …
You will past the bank…then…
Turn left / right
Intersection / crossroad
T-Junction
Roundabout
Traffic lights
On the corner
On your left/right
Overpass (US)/ flyover (UK)
Underground, block
 Sample Conversation
Alex got lost in a countryside.)
A: Pardon me, madam. I’m wondering if you
know how to get to the nearest gas station.
My gas is running out.
B: Oh, let me think. First, keep driving west
for about 1 km. You’ll see a 7-11 on your
left. Then, make a left turn at the second
crossroad after you go past the 7-11. Soon
you will find a gas station on your right. It’s
rather noticeable. You can’t miss it!
A: Thanks so much!
B: Not at all.
Student A: Ask for directions
Student B: Give Directions

1. You are in a SUPERMARKET --- you want to

get to the FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. You are in the POST OFFICE—you want to get
to the CINEPLEX
3. You are in OLD HAVANA RESTAURANT— you
want to get to the POLICE STATION.
Based on the map above, choose TRUE (T) or
FALSE (F)

1. The hotel is next to the bank.

2. The zoo is opposite the police station.
3. The library is between the post office and the
supermarket.
4. The bowling alley is on East Street.
5. The bar is on the corner of West Street and South
Street.
6. City hall is in front of the library.
7. The hospital is near the bus station.
8. The bowling alley is behind the bookstore.
9. The school is between the bus station and the police
station.
Based on the map above, choose TRUE (T) or
FALSE (F) – Answer Key

1. The hotel is next to the bank. (True)

2. The zoo is opposite the police station. (True)
3. The library is between the post office and the
supermarket. (False)
4. The bowling alley is on East Street. (False)
5. The bar is on the corner of West Street and South
Street. (True)
6. City hall is in front of the library. (False)
7. The hospital is near the bus station. (True)
8. The bowling alley is behind the bookstore. (True)
9. The school is between the bus station and the police
station. (False)
1. First, walk down Green Street for two blocks.
Then, turn right and the bank is the third
building on the left side. 7 (Seven)
2. Go straight down Yellow Street until Blue Street.
The school is on the corner of Yellow Street and
Blue Street.
3. Drive along Green Street to White Street and
turn right. Next, go straight one block, cross
Brown Street, and the library is the first building
on the right corner.
4. First, go down Yellow Street for one block, turn
left, and then go to the first intersection. Then,
keep going straight, and the hotel is the second
building on the left.
5. Walk along Green Street until Black Street.
Then, turn right and go straight, and the church
is the last building at the end of the street on
the left.