English Lesson: Directions

English in Action 3D

Asking for & Giving Directions

Learn how to find your way, ask for help, and guide others to their destination.

Useful Phrases

Tap the cards to learn essential phrases for asking and giving directions.

Key Landmarks & Prepositions

Traffic lights Cross over the road at the traffic lights.

Opposite / Across from The station is opposite the bus stop.

Take the first road Take the first road on the left.

Not far It's not far. It's only two minutes' walk.

Listening: Finding the Station

Attempt 1

A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train station, please?

B: Sorry. I don't know. I'm not from round here.

Attempt 2

A: Excuse me, what's the quickest way to the train station?

B: Just go straight on and take the first road on the left.

Attempt 3

A: Excuse me, I'm looking for the train station! My train leaves in ten minutes!

B: Don't worry, it's only two minutes' walk. The train station is across from the bus station. You can't miss it!

Context: A man is rushing to find the station.

Assessment

Part 1: Multiple Choice

Part 2: Direction Matching

Match the instruction to the correct meaning.

Part 3: Complete the Dialogue

Word Bank

looking quickest tell miss

1. Excuse me, can you me how to get to the bank?
2. What is the way to the station?
3. Excuse me, I am for the Post Office.
4. It's opposite the bank. You can't it!

Speaking Activity

Roleplay: Visiting Edinburgh

Work with a partner. You are visiting Edinburgh and need to find places. Ask for and give directions.

Student A:

"Excuse me, how do I get to the castle?"

Student B:

"Go straight on. Turn left at the traffic lights. It's on the right."

Student A:

"Is it far?"

Student B:

"No, it's about 5 minutes' walk."

Practice Task

Choose a place near your current location (e.g., a coffee shop). Record yourself explaining how to get there from here.

Writing Task

Create a "Guide Note"

Write a quick note to a friend explaining how to get to your favorite local place.

Destination Name

Start Point

Travel Time (e.g. 5 mins)

Directions (Use: Turn left, Go straight, Opposite)

Your Guide Note will appear here