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Lesson 8: Asking for and giving directions

Ask how to get somewhere and understand directions. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Starter · A1 Lesson 8 of 30 · Listen · Speak · Check

1. Key phrases

Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Excuse me, how do I get to the library? Ask the way.
  • Go straight ahead. Keep walking in the same direction.
  • Turn left at the lights. 'The lights' = traffic lights.
  • It's on your right. Where the place is.
  • It's opposite the bank. Across the street from the bank.
  • It's next to the post office. Beside it.
  • Is it far from here? Ask the distance.
  • It's about a five-minute walk. Common way to give distance.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Hana" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

🇦🇺 Australians drive on the left, so look RIGHT first when you cross the road. Many people give directions using landmarks like 'the servo' (petrol station) or 'the roundabout'.