How to Ask for Directions
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Directions & Places
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min
Excuse me, can you help me?
Sometimes you do not know the way.
You can ask a stranger for help.
First, say excuse me to be kind.
Then ask your question with a smile.
You might ask where the train station is.
Listen carefully to the answer.
The person may point with their hand.
You can ask them to say it again.
Look at street signs as you walk.
A map on your phone can help too.
Always say thank you at the end.
Asking for directions is easy and kind.
Key Vocabulary
Directions (n) A course along which someone or something moves.UK: dɪˈrɛkʃənzUS: dəˈrɛkʃənzLearn more
Excuse (v) Seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offence); try to justify.UK: ɪkˈskjuːsUS: ɪkˈskjuːsLearn more
Listen (v) Give one's attention to a sound.UK: ˈlɪsnUS: ˈlɪsnLearn more
Smile (v) Make a happy or friendly expression with your mouth, often showing your teethUK: smaɪlUS: smaɪlLearn more
Stranger (n) A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.UK: ˈstreɪndʒə(r)US: ˈstreɪndʒərLearn more
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