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Before we start, visit my website, speakEnglishpodcast.com, and subscribe to my free mini-course. Okay, let's start. I'm going to talk about how to ask and give directions in English.

For example, when you want to go to a restaurant and you have to ask for directions.

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So, let's get started.

As you know, it's very useful to know how to ask for directions when you go to a place for the first time,

and you're a bit lost.

Okay, yes, I know that nowadays with smartphones, you can check the GPS,

and you don't need to ask for help anymore.

But think about this.

Asking for directions is an excellent opportunity to practice English. In this

episode, we will see the most common expressions with some examples. All right. The best way to ask for

directions is by using this expression. Excuse me, how do I get to? Or, can you tell me the best way to get to?

For example, if you want to ask how to get to time square, you say, Excuse me, how do I get to Times Square?

You could also say,

What is the quickest way to get to the movies?

Excuse me, where's the nearest post office, please?

Excuse me, I'm looking for...

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