English · A1 · Vocabulary · 3–5 min
Eight directions choices: ask for a route, check a turn, and ask for a repeat.
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Ask for the route to the station.
‘How do I get to…?’ asks for a route. ‘Where is…?’ asks for a location.
Say thisHow do I get to the station?
MeaningAsk for the route to the station.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say thisDo I turn left here?
MeaningCheck whether this is the left turn.
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisThanks for your help.
MeaningThank the person who gave directions.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How do I get to the station? | Ask for the route to the station. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| Do I turn left here? | Check whether this is the left turn. | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Thanks for your help. | Thank the person who gave directions. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
Ask for a place, check the turn, then thank the person. These are the lines you need when the map is not enough.
How do I get to the station?
Ask for the route to the station.
Start the conversation naturally.
Do I turn left here?
Check whether this is the left turn.
Add the detail the other person needs.
Thanks for your help.
Thank the person who gave directions.
Finish with a clear, polite line.