Read the dialogue and translate the words in bold. Mike: Excuse me, I´m looking for Portobello Road. Is it

near here?

Man: Yes, it´s just

round the road.

Mike: What´s the

best way to go?

Man: Go straight

here for about 200

Giving and Asking for Directions

Asking for directions- Excuse me, could you tell me the way to …… please?- Excuse me, I'm looking for the town hall.- What's the best way to the secondary school?- Where is the nearest bus stop?

Giving directionsWe use the imperative(Infinitive without `to`)- Go straight on, take the first turning on the right, turn right, turn left, walk down the street. Don’t turn left. - It's about a mile / kilometre / two blocks from…"

Useful phrases- You can't miss it.- The church is within walking distance.- It takes about 10 minutes by bus.- It's a 10-minute walk.

Final Tips- If you're giving directions over the phone, remember to speak slowly. - If you're speaking face-to-face with someone, use your hands to show left, right, or straight on.- Use "please" when you ask someone to give you directions.

DIRECTIONS

metres, Then, turn left on to Elgin Crescent.

Mike: Straight on, then left?

Man: Yes, that´s right. Then, take the first turning on the right. Walk down

the street and turn left.

Mike: Great, How far is it?

Man: Oh, it isn´t far. It´ll take about ten minutes to walk there.

Mike: OK. Thanks very much.

Man: No problem.

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