English For Every Day Use: Asking the way

English For Every Day Use

Asking the way 

1- Asking the way:

To ask people for directions:

Excuse me

Where is the police station?

Could you direct me to the station?

How do I get to the main street?

Could you tell me the way to the park?

If you want special directions:

Which is the quickest way to the Post Office?

What's the best way to the city centre?

If you are in a car, you can also use:

What's the easiest way to the coast road?

Is there a lot of traffic that way?

Is there parking in the centre?

Asking about distances:

How far is it?

How long will it take on foot / by car / by bus?

Can I do it in ten minutes?

Should I take a taxi?

2- Giving directions:

To tell people the way:

It's near the church

Go straight on / straight ahead

Turn left / right at the second street

Go towards the park and turn left

Cross / Go across the road

Go over / under the bridge

Go along the street

Go past the Post Office

To identify the place:

It's the first street

If s the first on the left / right

It's on the left right hand side of the road

To tell people distances:

It's quite far

It's too far to walk

It's not very far / It's quite near here

It's about two kilometres

It's ten minutes on foot / walking

It's three minutes by car / driving

It's an hour's walk / drive

You should allow an hour

You should take a taxi

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And Blessed Are The Ones Who Care For Their Fellow Men!