Directions

Sometimes you need help finding something or someplace. Below are common phrases used to talk about directions in English.

• Excuse me, where is…..?
• I need to get to _____.
• On/at the corner
• Between: in the middle of two things
• Near/Close to…: immediately close to something
• Far away from: not near, distant Straight
• Opposite: in front of, contrary side

Example Sentences

• 1- The school is in between South Ave. and Birch Street.
• 2- Go straight for three blocks and then turn right. It is the third house from the corner.
• 3- McDonalds is opposite Taco Bell in the food court at the mall.
• 4- I live close to West Tower on Broadway Ave.

Questions Used to Ask for/Give Directions

1. Where is _________?
2. How do you get to _____?
3. Where is the nearest _____?
4. Can you tell me how to get to ___?
5. Could you tell me where the _____ is?
6. Is there a ______ close by?

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