Asking the Way: 70 First English Phrases

Do You Speak English

Sorry to bother you.
Can I ask you something?
Do you speak English?
I speak a little English.
Thank you for stopping.

Excuse Me, Where Is

Excuse me, where is the station?
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Where is the bus stop, please?
Where is the nearest shop?
Is there a pharmacy near here?

How Do I Get To

How do I get to the city centre?
How do I get to this address?
How can I get to the airport?
What is the best way to the beach?
Can I walk there?

Is It Far

Is it far from here?
How long does it take?
Is it ten minutes on foot?
Is it faster by bus?
Is it a long walk?

Blocks and Metres

It is two blocks from here.
Go two hundred metres and stop.
It is five minutes from the square.
Is it before or after the bridge?
Is it on this side of the street?

Turn Left, Turn Right

Turn left at the corner.
Turn right after the bridge.
Do I turn left or right?
Take the second street on the right.
Turn left at the traffic lights.

Go Straight

Go straight for two minutes.
Go straight to the end of the street.
Walk past the bank.
Cross the road here.
Go down this street and then turn.

Next To, Opposite

It is next to the supermarket.
It is opposite the hotel.
It is behind the church.
It is between the bank and the cafe.
It is on the left, near the park.

Am I Going the Right Way

Am I going the right way?
Is this the right street?
Is this the way to the museum?
Is the station this way?
Which way is the sea?

I Am Lost

I am lost.
I cannot find my hotel.
I do not know this area.
I am looking for this street.
Can you help me, please?

Show Me on the Map

Can you show me on the map?
Where are we now?
Can you write the name here?
Is it on this map?
My phone has no internet.

Say It Again

Sorry, can you say it again?
Please speak slowly.
Left or right, sorry?
So, first left and then straight?
Thank you very much for your help.

Thank You Anyway

Thank you anyway.
No problem, I will ask someone else.
Maybe the hotel can help me.
I will find it on my phone.
Have a nice day!

All Together

Excuse me, how do I get to the station?
Is it far from here?
Do I turn left or right?
Is it next to the market?
Thank you, I understand now.