1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Excuse me, how do I get to the library? Ask the way.
- Go straight ahead. Keep walking in the same direction.
- Turn left at the lights. 'The lights' = traffic lights.
- It's on your right. Where the place is.
- It's opposite the bank. Across the street from the bank.
- It's next to the post office. Beside it.
- Is it far from here? Ask the distance.
- It's about a five-minute walk. Common way to give distance.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Hana" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for asking for and giving directions?
'Excuse me, how do I get to the library?' (ask the way). 'Go straight ahead.' (keep walking in the same direction). 'Turn left at the lights.' ('The lights' = traffic lights). 'It's on your right.' (where the place is).
How can I practise asking for and giving directions in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.