Directions
Ask, understand the answer
11 phrases · ~8 min
Step 1 · Asking
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Excuse me, could you help me?
💡 Excuse me · Get attention · Soft, polite · Comes before any question
Where is the BTS station?
💡 Where is X? · Basic pattern · X = place
How do I get to Siam Paragon?
💡 How do I get to X? · Ask for step-by-step directions
Is it far from here?
💡 Is it far? · Basic · Follow with walking distance question
How long does it take?
💡 How long does it take? · Time by foot / by bus
Quick check
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Step 2 · Listening to the answer
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Turn left at the corner.
💡 Turn left at the corner · keywords: corner, light (traffic light), intersection
Turn right after the bridge.
💡 Turn right after the bridge · keywords: after / before X
Go straight for two blocks.
💡 Go straight = continue forward · block (US) = between street intersections
It's on your right.
💡 On your right / left · Used for final position
It's right next to 7-Eleven.
💡 Next to = beside · across from = opposite · behind = behind · in front of = in front
It's across from the bank.
💡 Across from / Opposite to · Use prominent landmarks
Quick check
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