English · A1 · Speaking · about 5 min
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…?’ 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. |
SituationYou need a route to the museum. Which question asks for directions?
Say thisHow do I get to the museum?
Why‘How do I get to…?’ asks for a route, not just a location.
SituationThe person points left. Which phrase checks that you understood?
Say thisDo I turn left here?
Why‘Do I turn left here?’ confirms the direction and the place.
SituationThe directions were too fast. How do you ask for a repeat?
Say thisCould you say that again, please?
Why‘Could you say that again?’ is a polite request to repeat.
SituationYou want to know whether walking will take long. What do you ask?
Say thisIs it far on foot?
Why‘Is it far on foot?’ asks about walking distance.
SituationYou reach a crossing and need to confirm the station is straight ahead. What do you ask?
Say thisDo I go straight on for the station?
Why‘Do I go straight on?’ confirms the next move.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You need a route to the museum. Which question asks for directions? | How do I get to the museum? | ‘How do I get to…?’ asks for a route, not just a location. |
| The person points left. Which phrase checks that you understood? | Do I turn left here? | ‘Do I turn left here?’ confirms the direction and the place. |
| The directions were too fast. How do you ask for a repeat? | Could you say that again, please? | ‘Could you say that again?’ is a polite request to repeat. |
| You want to know whether walking will take long. What do you ask? | Is it far on foot? | ‘Is it far on foot?’ asks about walking distance. |
| You reach a crossing and need to confirm the station is straight ahead. What do you ask? | Do I go straight on for the station? | ‘Do I go straight on?’ confirms the next move. |
Ask for a place, check the turn, then thank the person. These are the lines you need when the map is not enough.
You need the station. What do you ask first?
You need a route to the museum. Which question asks for directions?
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.