Lesson 10: Giving Directions and Asking for Locations

Instructor: “Hello and welcome to our final lesson in Spoken English for Daily Use! Today, we’ll learn how to ask for directions and give clear instructions to help someone find a place. This is an important skill for traveling and daily life. Let’s get started!”

Part 1: Asking for Directions

[Scene: Slide with useful phrases for asking directions.]

Instructor: “If you are lost or looking for a place, here are polite ways to ask for directions:

✅ Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus station? ✅ Excuse me, where is the nearest ATM? ✅ Excuse me, can you show me the way to the post office? ✅ Excuse me, is there a supermarket nearby? ✅ How do I get to the train station from here?

💡 Tip: Saying ‘Excuse me’ before asking makes you sound polite.”

Part 2: Common Phrases for Giving Directions

[Scene: Slide with useful phrases for giving directions.]

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

📍 Turn left – Turn left at the traffic light. 📍 Turn right – Turn right after the bank. 📍 Go straight – Go straight for two blocks. 📍 It’s on your left/right – The supermarket is on your left. 📍 Go past – Go past the school, and you’ll see the park. 📍 Take the first/second street – Take the second street on the right. 📍 It’s next to / opposite / between – The coffee shop is next to the pharmacy.

Part 3: Sample Conversations

[Scene: Two role-play conversations – asking and giving directions.]

Instructor: “Let’s see how these phrases work in real-life conversations!”

🗣 Dialogue 1: Asking for Directions in a City 🔹 Tourist: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train station? 🔹 Local: Sure! Go straight for two blocks, then turn left at the bank. You’ll see the train station on your right. 🔹 Tourist: Thank you so much! 🔹 Local: You’re welcome!

🗣 Dialogue 2: Asking for Directions in a Mall 🔹 Customer: Excuse me, where is the food court? 🔹 Mall Staff: It’s on the second floor, next to the movie theater. 🔹 Customer: Thanks a lot! 🔹 Mall Staff: No problem!

Part 4: Directions with Landmarks

[Scene: Slide with a simple map and different landmarks like a bank, hospital, park, and café.]

Instructor: “Sometimes, people use landmarks (famous buildings or places) to give directions.

📍 Example: ✅ The hospital is opposite the school. ✅ The bank is between the supermarket and the post office. ✅ The bus stop is next to the pharmacy.

Landmarks make directions easier to understand!”

Part 5: Student Practice (Role-Playing Activity)

Instructor: “Now, let’s practice! I will ask a question, and you answer using the phrases we learned.”

📌 Me: Excuse me, how do I get to the nearest bus stop? ✅ (Student answers: Go straight and take the second right. The bus stop is on your left.)

📌 Me: Where is the pharmacy? ✅ (Student answers: It’s next to the supermarket.)

📌 Me: Can you show me the way to the park? ✅ (Student answers: Sure! Go past the bank, and you’ll see the park on your right.)

“Great job! Now, let’s test your knowledge with a quiz!”

[Ending Scene – Instructor on Screen]

Instructor: “Now you know how to ask for and give directions in English! This will help you when traveling, asking for locations, or guiding others. Congratulations on completing all 10 lessons of our Spoken English course! Keep practicing, and you’ll become more confident in speaking English. See you in our next learning adventure!”