podEnglish 04 - Directions

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Excuse me? Do you know where the beaches is? No? Ok!

In these lesson we will talk about understanding and giving directions.

Where is the library?

It's close to Beacon Street.

Let's begin!

Now let's watch a movie!

In this movie the tourist asks for directions.

Excuse me sir, I'm little lost. Could you help me out? Sure what can I do?

Well I'm looking for that Capital. Is it far? Not far at all, let me see on map.

You're here right now. Go right along Beacon Street for two Blocks and the State House is on your left.

Great, thanks. Is there anything else I should see when I'm there?

Sure, take a walk to the old streets and shops.

Louisburg Square is quite nice too.

I think, I know what that is, close to Mount Vernon Street rights?

Right and be sure to walk along the river you'll find at this city is a great one to walk through.

Thanks for all your help this city seems like a really friendly place, everyone is so nice.

Well I'm glad you think so. Just go straight and you'll see the Statehouse.

Thanks again for your help.

Learn

The tourist needs directions.

To give directions we use words like:

Turn right

Turn left

Go straight

Walk for two blocks

Let's learn haw to ask for directions!

Hey wait, I'm looking for the beach.

When you ask for directions first say:

Excuse me?

This is polite, now ask for directions.

You asking where the library is, say:

Where is the library?

Try

Listen and answer the questions them.

What is the tourist looking for?

Excuse me sir, I'll a little lost. Could you help me out.

Sure what can I do?

Well I'm looking for Capitol is it far?

What is the tourist looking for?

The tourist is looking for the Capitol.

Where did the man tell her to go?

Go right along Beacon Street for two blocks and the Statehouse is on your left.

Where is Louisburg Square?

I think, I know what that is close to Mount Vernon Street rights?

Where is Louisburg Square?

He says, it's close to Mount Vernon Street.

Review Points

Well done now we know how to ask for and giving directions.

Excuse me, where is the beach?

Go straight and you'll see the beach.

Practice asking for directions with your friends.