This document provides guidance on asking for and giving directions. When asking for directions, polite phrases to use include "Can you tell me the way to...", "Do you know how to get to...", and "What's the best way to get to...". When giving directions and you don't know the way, it's best to acknowledge that rather than just shaking your head. The document then gives examples of phrases to offer alternative solutions or show the location on a map. Finally, it provides common terms to use when describing turns, roads to follow, and landmarks as directions.

1. ASKING AND GIVING
DIRECTIONS
CONVERSATION CLASS

2. ASKING…
 Excuse me…
 Can you tell me the way to…?
 Do you know how to get to…?
 How do I get to…?
 What’s the best way to get to…?

3. GIVING DIRECTIONS
 If you don’t know the way…
Don’t just shake your head and walk away. Use
one of these phrases:
I’m sorry, I’m not from here.
I’m afraid I can’t help you.
Sorry I don’t know my way around here.
 Offer another solution
You could ask the bus driver.
Ask the front desk clerk.
Follow me. I’ll show you the way.
Do you want me to draw you a map?

4. GIVING DIRECTIONS
 It's about five minutes from here
 It's about a ten-minute walk
 It's easier if I can show you on the map…

5. GIVING DIRECTIONS
 Go left
 Turn left
 It’s on the left
 Take the second (turning) on the left

6. GIVING DIRECTIONS
 Go right
 Turn right
 It’s on the right
 Take the first (turning) on the right

7. GIVING DIRECTIONS
 Go ahead
 Go straight ahead
 Go straight on
 Go past the…
 Go across the…
 Go along…
 Go through…

8. GIVING DIRECTIONS
 It’s opposite the…
 It’s next to the…
 It’s in front of the…
 It’s between the…
 It’s on the corner

9.  Roundabout
 Traffic lights
 Crossroads
 Pedestrian crossing