What do you do when you get

lost in a town or city?

• When I get lost in a city I
usually use Google maps or ask
some people.
• When I get lost in a town or city
I look at the map. If my map
doesn't work I ask passers-by.
• I open google maps on my
mobile phone and search
directions and if I don't have my
phone I ask people who don't
seem suspicious.
• if I’m lost in the town regularly I
´m use google maps, but if I
don’t have battery I´m question
the persons and check the place.
waiting don’t lost me more.
• when I get lost somewhere
asked people who meet me on
the way
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL INTERCULTURAL DE LA SELVA
JUAN SANTOS ATAHUALPA

ASKING AND
GIVING DIRECTIONS

Mg. Carina y. Calero Romero

When you’re in a country you don’t know, you can easily get lost at some point during the trip, even if you have a map.
So it’s really useful to know how to ask for and understand directions in English so you can reach your destination. It’s
also great to be able to give directions yourself to tourists or foreign colleagues.
So what words and phrases can help you give and ask for directions? Read on to find out!

First of all, you need to know some basic vocabulary. The most important words and phrases are:
ASKING FOR
DIRECTIONS
 Can you please tell me how
I can get to Oxford Street?
 Where is
the nearest supermarket?
 How can I get to the  local
market?
 I'm trying to get to Downing
Street.
 How do I get to the office?
 What's the best way to get to
your house next ?
 Where is Mc Donalds can
you tell me please?
GIVING DIRECTIONS
 GIVING DIRECTIONS
 Go straight on till you see the hospital then turn left
 Go straight on at the traffic lights.
 Turn back, you have gone past the turning.
 Turn left when you see a roundabout.
 Turn right at the end of the road and my house is number 67.
 Cross the junction and keep going for about 1 mile.
 Take the third road on the right and you will see the office on the left
 Take the second road on the left and you will see the house on the right
 Take the second road on the left and you will see the hospital straight ahead
 The hospital is opposite the railway station.
 The shop is near the hospital.
 The house is next to the local cricket ground.
 The shop is in between the chemist and KFC.
 At the end of the road you will see a roundabout.
 At the corner of the road you will see red building.
Just around the corner is my house you will need to stop quickly or you will miss it.
 turn right at the crossroads.
 Follow the signposts for Manchester.
EXERCISE
S:
https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar
/prepositions/do-you-know-my-town/13170

https://es.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_a
s_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Giving_directions/Asking_
and_giving_directions_vy975552tk
 HOMEWORK

 Escribir un dialogo medianamente

sencilla “GIVING DIRECTIONS”
para lo cual te sugiero revisar y
tomar en cuenta los ejemplos
enviados.
 Planificar y diseñar tu material de
exposición acerca de “GIVING
DIRECTIONS” para la próxima
sesión
 HOMEWORK

 Escribe tu texto descriptivo final “MY DAILY ROUTINE”

 Se organizan para planificar y elaborar su exposición final de “MY DAILY ROUTINE” ”
TITULO FORMAL AND INFORMAL EXPRESSIONS
COMPETENCIA ESCRIBE DIVERSOS TIPOS DE TEXTOS EN INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA
SE EXPRESA EN INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA
CAPACIDAD Organiza y desarrolla las ideas de forma coherente y cohesionada.
Utiliza recursos no verbales y paraverbales de forma estratégica para dar a conocer su información personal.
PROPOSITO Escribe una texto descriptivo “MY DAILY ROUTINE” medianamente compleja, utilizando expresiones formales e informales dentro de un contexto
simulado con coherencia, cohesión y fluidez
Emplea estratégicamente gestos, movimientos corporales, contacto visual y desplazamiento para enfatizar o atenuar lo que dice y mantener el
interés del oyente en su exposición MY DAILY ROUTINE” Ajusta el ritmo, el volumen y la entonación con pronunciación adecuada apoyándose en
material concreto y audiovisual.

INDICATORS NEEDS FAIR GOOD VERY EXCELLENT

“WRITING PRODUCTION” IMPROVEMENT 2 3 GOOD 5
1 4
All words are spelled correctly with cohesion in the same way the sentences are used with          
coherence.
Grammar is used correctly and related to the topic.          
Vocabulary is related to the topic.          
Presentation is on time, well organized and includes his personal perspective.          
Use legible letters, colors, pictures in his DESCRIPTIVE TEXT MY DAILY ROUTINE”          

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NEEDS FAIR GOOD VERY EXCELLENT

“SPEAKING SKILL” IMPROVEMENT GOOD
1 2 3 4 5

Pronunciation and intonation are clear. Speaks fluently, loudly (1-5)          

Use correctly and with coherence the grammar (1-5)          
A variety of vocabulary and expressions related to the topic are used. (1-5)          
Participation and presentation is well organized and includes creativity and on time. (1-5)          
dialogues:
William: Excuse me, I am sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me how I can get to
the train station?
Kate: Yes no problem, it's that way. Keeping walking straight ahead then after you pass
the library you have to turn left. then take your first right and it's across from the bus
station. You can’t miss it!
William: Thank you so much! I have only been in Pucallpa for 2 days, so I don't know
how to get anywhere yet.
Kate: Oh, I know that feeling. Pucallpa is so big.
William: So just to double check Keep walking straight ahead till I pass the library, then I
have to turn left and take the first right. Then it's across the bus station. Is that correct?
Kate: Yes, that is correct.
William: Well thanks for helping me. I must go and catch my train, hopefully I haven't
miss it!
Kate: OK, bye.
Tourist: Excuse me officer, I think I am lost. Can you help me find my hotel, please?
Officer: Certainly, What's the name of your hotel?
Tourist: It's the GrammarBank Hotel.
Officer: Hmm, I think I know where it is.
Tourist: Is it far?
Officer: No, not really. Do you have a car, are you driving?
Tourist: No, I don't have a car.
Officer: Okay, actually it's only about 10 minutes walk. But if you want, I can call you a cab.
Tourist: No, thank you. I don't mind walking.
Officer: Okay then, let me give you the directions.
Tourist: Thank you. I appreciate that.
Officer: Now, go along this street until you get to the Bank. Do you see the tall building?
Tourist: Yeah.
Officer: So, at the traffic lights there, turn left to Great Sheva Avenue.
Tourist: Okay, I will turn left.
Officer: Correct. Then go straight on, take the second right and that should take you to the GrammarBank Hotel.
Tourist: Okay, I will take the second left.
Officer: No, it's the second right.
Tourist: Ah, right. The second right.
Officer: Yes sir, left at the traffic lights near the bank and then the second right.
Tourist: Got it, thank you very much for your help.
Officer: No problem, have a nice day.