Find a place by asking a clear question and listening for landmarks and turns.
The idea
Begin politely with Excuse me, where is…? The answer may use go straight ahead or turn left to describe movement. A landmark can locate the destination: next to the bank means beside it. Ask Is it far from here? if you need to know about distance.
Examples
- Excuse me, where is the museum?
- Go straight ahead.
- Turn left at the next street.
- The museum is next to the bank.
- Is it far from here?
- Thank you for your help.
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Watch out
Turn left describes a change of direction; on the left describes a position. Ask the speaker to repeat or show the route if you are unsure.
Try it yourself
Ask where the museum is. (Where is the museum? / How old is the museum?)
Show answer or example answer
Where is the museum?
Where is the museum? asks for its location.
The direction is left. (Turn left. / Turn right.)
Show answer or example answer
Turn left.
Turn left tells someone to change direction to the left.
The museum is beside the bank. (next to / opposite)
Show answer or example answer
next to
next to means beside the bank.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Ask where the museum is. (Where is the museum? / How old is the museum?)
Where is the museum?
The direction is left. (Turn left. / Turn right.)
The museum is beside the bank. (next to / opposite)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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