50 Phrases for Giving and Asking for Directions in English (A2-B1-B2)
Feb 13, 202450 Phrases for Giving and Asking for Directions in English
- Turn left/right at the intersection.
- Proceed straight ahead.
- Take the first/second/third/etc. street on the left/right.
- Continue along this road until you reach...
- Make a U-turn at the next opportunity.
- Cross the bridge/overpass.
- Follow the signs for [destination].
- Head towards [landmark/building].
- Walk/drive past the park.
- Go through the roundabout/traffic circle.
- Take the exit on the right/left.
- Stay on the main road for [distance/time].
- Stop at the traffic lights/stop sign.
- Look for the big statue/monument.
- Take the pedestrian/crosswalk to cross the street.
- Watch out for the junction/turning.
- It's on your left/right-hand side.
- Go up/down the stairs.
- It's just around the corner.
- You're almost there!
- Head in the direction of the city center.
- Pass by the supermarket/gas station.
- Go straight through the roundabout.
- Make a slight left/right turn.
- Take the elevator to the second floor.
- Keep going until you see the traffic light.
- Turn onto the side street.
- Go along the riverbank.
- Take a left/right onto the highway.
- Walk/drive past the library.
- Follow the path/trail to the top of the hill.
- Make your way towards the town square.
- Go straight past the church.
- Turn around and go back the way you came.
- Head towards the bus station/train station.
- Keep an eye out for the street sign.
- It's just a short distance away.
- Take a detour if necessary.
- Circle around the block.
- Pass by the sports stadium.
- Make sure to stay in the left/right lane.
- Take the off-ramp.
- Keep following the signs for [destination].
- It's on the opposite side of the street.
- Go through the gate/entrance.
- Walk/drive along the waterfront.
- Take the pedestrian tunnel/underpass.
- It's in the heart of downtown.
- Continue until you see the landmark.
- Hang a left / right
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