🗺️ Asking for directions in English
Real English for asking for directions — study an example dialogue and key expressions, then role-play it live with AI.
What you'll practice
- Say where you want to go
- Confirm the directions
- Ask a follow-up question
Example dialogue
Excuse me, I think I'm a bit lost. Do you know this area?
Excuse me, I think I'm a bit lost. Do you know this area?
Sure, I live around here. Where are you trying to go?
Sure, I live around here. Where are you trying to go?
I'm looking for the Central Museum. Is it far from here?
I'm looking for the Central Museum. Is it far from here?
Not at all. Go straight two blocks, then turn left at the bank.
Not at all. Go straight two blocks, then turn left at the bank.
Straight two blocks, left at the bank. Got it.
Straight two blocks, left at the bank. Got it.
Yeah, you can't miss it. It's a big white building.
Yeah, you can't miss it. It's a big white building.
How long does it take on foot?
How long does it take on foot?
About ten minutes, tops. Enjoy your visit!
About ten minutes, tops. Enjoy your visit!
Key expressions
I'm a bit lost.Saying you don't know where you are
Is it far from here?Asking about the distance
You can't miss it.It's very easy to find
on footBy walking
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