Asking & Giving Direction

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Asking & Giving Direction

Learning objective

Write expression of asking and giving direction.

Asking for Directions

Excuse me, where is the restaurant?

Excuse me, could you tell me where the swimming pool is?

How can I get to the meeting room?

Could you tell me how to get to the gym?

Where is the restroom?

Is there a restaurant near here?

Staff Responses

Certainly, sir/madam.

Of course.

Sure. I'd be happy to help.

It's on the first floor.

It's next to the lobby.

Go straight ahead and turn left.

Giving Directions

Basic Pattern

Go + direction

Go straight ahead.
Go upstairs.
Go downstairs.

Turn + direction

Turn left.
Turn right.

Place + location

The restaurant is on your left.

The gym is next to the swimming pool.

The restroom is opposite the reception desk.

Situation 1: Finding the Restaurant

Guest: Excuse me, where is the restaurant?

Receptionist: Certainly, sir. Go straight ahead and turn right.

Guest: Is it far from here?

Receptionist: No, it's quite close. The restaurant is on your right, next to the swimming pool.

Guest: Thank you.

Receptionist: You're welcome.

Situation 2: Finding the Meeting Room

Guest: Excuse me, could you tell me where the meeting room is?

Staff: Of course. Take the elevator to the second floor.

Guest: Okay.

Staff: When you get out of the elevator, turn left. Go straight ahead. The meeting room is at the end of the corridor.

Guest: Thank you very much.

Staff: My pleasure.

Prepositions of Place

The restaurant is next to the lobby.

The gym is opposite the swimming pool.

The restroom is between the restaurant and the lobby.

The meeting room is behind the reception desk.

The elevator is in front of the reception desk.

Destination Cards

• Find the restaurant.

• Find the swimming pool.

• Find the gym.

• Find the restroom.

• Find the meeting room.

• Find the ballroom.

• Find the elevator.

• Find the reception desk.

Drag and Drop

Go straight from the main entrance. Turn left. The place is next to the reception.

Go straight from the main entrance. Turn right. The place has exercise equipment.

Go upstairs using the elevator. Turn left. The place is at the end of the corridor.

Go straight from the lobby. The place has a large swimming area.

Go upstairs to the second floor. The place is used for meetings.