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Asking for Directions
Use these phrases to ask for help finding places and to understand directions on the street.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking for directions · 2 ways to say it
Where is the train station?
casualVery direct; use with friends or family.
Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
neutralAsking for facilities · 2 ways to say it
Is there a restroom around here?
neutralUS
Is there a toilet around here?
neutralUK
Asking about distance
Is it far from here?
neutralAnswering about distance
No, it's only a five-minute walk.
neutralGiving direction instructions
Go straight and turn left at the corner.
neutralDescribing location
It's on your left, next to the bank.
neutralSaying you don't know
Sorry, I am not from around here.
neutralPractice Dialogue
Tourist
Excuse me. Is the art museum around here?
Local
Yeah. It's right next to the park.
Tourist
Is it far from here?
Local
No, it's only a five-minute walk.
Tourist
How do I get there?
Local
Go straight down this street, then turn left at the corner.
Tourist
Okay, straight and then left.
Local
Right. It's on your left, across from the coffee shop.
Tourist
Great, thank you!