Minggu, 21 Oktober 2012

Speaking "Asking and Giving Direction"

EXPRESSION OF ASKING AND GIVING DIRECTION
This expression is used when someone wants to ask about location and how to get there.
Here are some clues for asking and giving direction:
*      Asking for directions
·         How do I get to …?
·         What’s the best way to …?
·         What’s the quickest way of getting to your office?
·         Where is …?
·         Where are you exactly?
·         Can you tell me the best way of getting to your office?

*      Some Phrases to Show Direction
·         Go straight on (until you come to …).
·         Turn back./Go back.
·         Turn left/right (into …-street).
·         Go along ….
·         Cross …
·         Signpost
·         Opposite
·         Near
·         Between
·         Next to …
·         at the end (of)
·         on/at the corner (of)
·         across from
·         traffic lights
·         behind
·         in front of, in back of, in the middle of
·         Take the first/second road on the left/right
·         It’s on the left/right.. / (to) (on) the right/left of
·         To be (is) located/situated
·         (just) around the corner
Example of giving and asking direction:
Situation : Mr. Hermawan is out of his town. He doesn’t know how to get to BCA bank, so he 
                 stops a man in the street.
Mr. Hermawan            : Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest BCA bank is?
Man                             : BCA bank? I’m sorry. I don’t know. I’m not from around here myself.

Then he meets a policeman and asks him the direction.

Mr. Hermawan            : Excuse me, where’s the nearest BCA bank, please?
Policeman                    : Go straight down this street. Turn left at the T-junction, BCA bank is just around the corner, on your left.
Mr Hermawan             : How far is it from here?
Policeman                    : It will take about 5 minutes if you go there on foot.
Mr. Hermawan            : Thank you very much. I’m sure I’ll find it easily, if I walk there.
Policeman                    : Sure, but there’s one thing you have to know.
Mr. Hermawan            : What’s that?
Policeman                    : Today is Saturday. The bank is closed.
Mr. Hermawan            : But not the ATM service, don’t you think? I just need to withdraw some cash. Thanks anyway.

Task: Make another dialogue of asking and giving direction in pair, and practice it in front of the class!

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