Language/English/Vocabulary/Asking-Directions

Here is how to ask and give directions in English.

Asking directions

• How do I get to (place)?
• Which road should I take to get to (place)?
• In which direction is the nearest (Gas Station / Shopping Mall etc.)
• What is the quickest route to (place)?
• Can you show me which way to go using the map?
• Can I follow you?
• Could you please guide me?
• Excuse me, where is (place)?
• Can you tell me where is (place)?
• What direction should I take?
• Do you know how to get to (place)?
• I'm looking for (place). Do you know where it is?

Giving directions

These questions require you to give directions to a specific location.

You could reply by saying:

• The easiest way is to…
• The best way is to…
• The quickest way is to…

You can use Go, plus the direction.

For example:

• Go right
• Go left
• Go straight
• Go through
• Go around
• Go up
• Go straight then turn right
• Go through the first set of traffic lights then turn left
• Continue along this road then turn right