Asking for Directions in English – Simple A1 Dialogues for Beginners



🧭 Lesson 2: Asking for Directions

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1️⃣ Dialogue

A: Excuse me, can you help me?
B: Of course! Where do you want to go?
A: I’m looking for the bank.
B: Go straight for two blocks, then turn right.
A: Is it far?
B: No, it’s very close.
A: Thank you.
B: You’re welcome.
A: Can you tell me how long it will take to walk?
B: About five minutes.
A: Great! Thank you very much.
B: Have a nice day!
A: You too!
B: Bye.
A: Bye.
B: Remember, straight and then right.
A: Okay, I will.
B: Good luck!
A: Thanks again.
B: Anytime!

2️⃣ Vocabulary List

Word/PhraseMeaning in English
Excuse mePolite way to get attention
HelpTo give assistance
Go straightMove forward without turning
Turn rightChange direction to the right
BlockThe space between streets
WalkMove on foot
CloseNear
Thank youPolite expression of gratitude
You’re welcomePolite response to thanks
Good luckWish someone success

3️⃣ Comprehension Questions

  1. Where does the person want to go?

  2. How far is the bank?

  3. What directions are given?

  4. How long will it take to walk?

  5. What does “Go straight” mean?

4️⃣ Exercises

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. Go ______ for two blocks.

  2. Then turn ______.

  3. It will take about ______ minutes to walk.

B. True / False

  1. The bank is far. (False)

  2. “Turn right” means change direction to the right. (True)

  3. The person takes a taxi. (False)

C. Match Vocabulary

  1. Block → a) Move forward without turning

  2. Go straight → b) The space between streets

  3. Close → c) Near

5️⃣ Answers

A. Fill in the blanks

  1. straight

  2. right

  3. five

B. True / False

  1. False

  2. True

  3. False

C. Match Vocabulary
1 → b
2 → a
3 → c

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