Asking for directions in English
How to ask a stranger for directions, and follow what they tell you.
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Use to ask how to get to the subway
Also: Where's the nearest subway station?
Go straight, then turn left.
two blocks = 2 street blocks; at the bank = by the bank
Ask if it's close enough to walk
Reply: It's about a five-minute walk.
It will be easy to find
Not 'you must not miss it'
Quick answers
Ask a passerby for the way: what to say in English
Say “How do I get to the subway?” — use to ask how to get to the subway. Also: Where's the nearest subway station?
This is how someone may guide you: what to say in English
Say “Go straight, then turn left.” — go straight, then turn left. two blocks = 2 street blocks; at the bank = by the bank.
Ask if you can walk there: what to say in English
Say “Is it within walking distance?” — ask if it's close enough to walk. Reply: It's about a five-minute walk.
A common last line: what to say in English
Say “You can't miss it.” — it will be easy to find. Not 'you must not miss it'.