Lesson 7: Giving Directions and Asking for Help

Instructor: “Hello and welcome back to Spoken English for Daily Use! In this lesson, we will learn how to ask for and give directions. This is very useful when you travel or need to help someone find a place. Let’s get started!”

Part 1: Key Phrases for Asking Directions

[Scene: Slide with common questions for asking directions.]

Instructor: “When you are lost or need to find a place, you can ask:

❓ Excuse me, can you help me? ❓ How can I get to the train station? ❓ Where is the nearest supermarket? ❓ Is there a bank near here? ❓ Could you tell me how to go to the hospital?

These are polite ways to ask for directions. Always start with Excuse me to sound polite!”

Part 2: Key Phrases for Giving Directions

[Scene: Slide with direction phrases and a simple map.]

Instructor: “When giving directions, use these common phrases:

➡️ Go straight ahead. (Walk or drive in a straight line.) ➡️ Turn left. (Take a left turn.) ➡️ Turn right. (Take a right turn.) ➡️ Go past the supermarket. (Walk past the place mentioned.) ➡️ It’s on your left/right. (The place is on the left or right side.) ➡️ It’s next to the bank. (Beside another location.) ➡️ It’s opposite the park. (Directly across from something.) ➡️ Take the first/second road on the left/right. (Follow specific roads.)

Now, let’s practice with real conversations!”

Part 3: Conversation Practice (Dialogue Examples)

[Scene: Two people having a conversation about directions.]

Instructor: “Let’s see how these phrases are used in real situations!”

🗣 Dialogue 1: Asking for Directions to a Train Station 🔹 A: Excuse me, can you help me? How can I get to the train station? 🔹 B: Sure! Go straight ahead, then turn left at the traffic lights. The train station is on your right. 🔹 A: Thank you so much! 🔹 B: You’re welcome!

🗣 Dialogue 2: Asking for the Nearest Hospital 🔹 A: Excuse me, is there a hospital near here? 🔹 B: Yes! Go past the supermarket and take the second road on the right. You’ll see the hospital on your left. 🔹 A: Got it! Thanks a lot! 🔹 B: No problem!

🗣 Dialogue 3: Helping a Tourist Find a Bank 🔹 A: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest bank is? 🔹 B: Of course! It’s just next to the post office. 🔹 A: Oh, I see it! Thanks! 🔹 B: You’re welcome!

Now, let’s do a practice activity!”

Part 4: Student Practice (Call & Response)

Instructor: “I will give you a direction, and you guess the location. Ready?”

📍 You go straight, turn left, and it’s next to the supermarket. Where are you? ✅ (Student answers: At the pharmacy.)

📍 You go past the school, turn right, and it’s opposite the bank. Where are you? ✅ (Student answers: At the library.)

📍 You take the first road on the right, and it’s beside the bakery. Where are you? ✅ (Student answers: At the café.)

“Great job! Now, let’s do a quick quiz!”

Instructor: “Now you know how to ask for and give directions in daily life! Keep practicing with friends and try using these phrases when traveling. In the next lesson, we will learn how to make polite requests and ask for help. See you soon!”