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Double Up With Laughter

In 1991, I went to Europe with my father and two sisters. We were driving in eastern Germany and found ourselves in
a very small town--really just a crossroads--and unsure which way to go. In a scene like a stereotypical cold war movie,
people in this tiny burg began warily peering out of their windows, peeking through curtains, shutters and blinds, to
see why this car would be stopped in their little hamlet. We were definitely objects of curiosity.
My dad was bent over the map trying to decide where to turn. One by one, people began emerging from their
homes and approaching the car. Pretty soon, about 10 people surrounded the car, all offering friendly advice on how
to get to where we wanted to go.
We have a hilarious photo commemorating the incident--my dad looking at us with a very amused expression
while his helpers surround him and wave their arms in excitement. Bless them, they got us on our way.

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Language Lab

Expressions of Asking for and Giving Directions

Asking for directions means to ask someone to tell you the way to a place. Giving directions is instructions that you
give to someone about how to find a particular place. It is important to know how to ask for and give directions to
get to a destination: city, street, etc.

1. Expressions of Asking for Direction
To ask for directions, we can use structures as the following.

Expressions of Asking for Direction Expressions of Asking for Direction
Where is (the) …? Could you direct me to …?

Do have a map? What is the best way to …?

How do you find …? Which is the best way to …?
How can I get to …? Can you tell me the way to …?

Is this the right way for …? Excuse me, how can I go to …?
Is this the right way for …? Can you show me on the map?

Is there a … around here? Are we on the right road for …?
I’m looking for this address. Excuse me, do you know where the …?

Are you from around here? Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to …?

2. Expressions of Giving Direction
To give instructions to someone on how to get to a particular place, we will usually use structures such as the
following.

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