Expression used for finding places in the building.
Asking for Direction
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Giving Direction
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Go Straight ahead.
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Turn left/right at the . . . / as you come out of the elevator
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Go across the . . . .
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Get usp stairs/down stairs.
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Go up/down in the
elevator/lift.
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Take the elevator/lift to
the ...
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It’s on the . . . . floor.
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It’s in the basement.
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It’s next to/beside . . . .
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It’s between . . . and . .
. .
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It’s at the end of the corridor.
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It’s on your right/left.
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Expression used for finding places outdoor.
Asking for Direction
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Giving Direction
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Go ahead.
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Go straight down
this road.
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Go straight over.
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Follow this road/street
as far as the ...
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Take the first
left/right.
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Go around the corner
to your left.
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Turn left/right.
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Cross the
street/road.
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Take the left/right
turn.
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Notice
how these sentence are used to give direction
a. At
junction
- Turn
left
- Turn Right
b. At an
intersection/crossroad.
- Go
ahead.
- Go
straight on.
- Go straight
over.
c.
at a roundabout.
- Take the second exit.
- Take the third exit.
Example Dialog Asking and Giving Direction
Yuna : Good morning, Mr. Bi!
Mr. Bi : Good morning, Yuna!
Yuna : Can I ask you something?
Mr. Bi : Yes, of course.
Yuna : Where is the administration room?
Mr. Bi : From here, it is T-junction, you can go straight, there is an intersection then turn right, finally you will pass the teachers' room and administrative space room is on the right side of teachers' lounge .
Yuna : Thank you Mr. Bi.
Mr. Bi : You are welcome Yuna.
Mr. Bi : Good morning, Yuna!
Yuna : Can I ask you something?
Mr. Bi : Yes, of course.
Yuna : Where is the administration room?
Mr. Bi : From here, it is T-junction, you can go straight, there is an intersection then turn right, finally you will pass the teachers' room and administrative space room is on the right side of teachers' lounge .
Yuna : Thank you Mr. Bi.
Mr. Bi : You are welcome Yuna.