Lesson 15: Asking for Directions

Learn how to ask and understand directions in English.

Dialogue

You: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the train station?
Stranger: Sure, go straight two blocks, then turn left. The station will be on your right.
You: Thank you very much.
Stranger: You’re welcome.

Key Phrases

Quick Quiz

1) A polite way to begin asking for directions is:


2) If someone says “go straight two blocks, then turn left,” what do you do?