Asking for and Giving Directions

This video tutorial teaches how to ask for and give directions. It covers polite ways to ask for help, such as using 'excuse me,' and provides phrases for giving directions, like 'go straight' and 'turn left.' The video includes practice scenarios where viewers follow directions to various destinations, such as a library, museum, and high school.

What is the first step when you need to ask someone for directions?

• Ignore the person and look at a map.

• Start walking in the direction you think is correct.

• Get the person's attention by saying 'Excuse me'.

• Immediately ask for the location.

Which of the following is a polite way to ask for directions?

• Could you tell me how to get to the library?

• I need to find the library.

• Tell me how to get to the library.

• Where is the library?

What is the correct sequence of directions to give someone?

• Go straight, turn left, turn right.

• Turn right, go straight, turn left.

• Go straight, turn right, turn left.

• Turn left, go straight, turn right.

In the example, how do you get to the library?

• Go straight for three blocks, turn right onto Fifth Avenue, it's on your left.

• Go straight for two blocks, turn left onto Fifth Avenue, it's on your right.

• Turn right for two blocks, go straight onto Fifth Avenue, it's on your left.

• Go straight for two blocks, turn right onto Fifth Avenue, it's on your left.

What is the first step in the directions to the museum?

• Turn left onto Fourth Avenue.

• Go down Fourth Avenue for two blocks.

• Turn right onto Fifth Avenue.

• Go straight and turn right onto Fourth Avenue.

Where do the directions to the museum end?

• On your right.

• At the next intersection.

• Straight ahead.

• On your left.

What is the first step in the directions to the high school?

• Turn right onto Fourth Avenue.

• Go up Queen Street for three blocks.

• Turn left onto Queen Street.

• Go down Third Avenue for two blocks.

Where do the directions to the high school end?

• Straight ahead.

• On your left.

• On your right.

• At the next intersection.