Asking for and giving directions in English | Learn English with Andres
Summary
TLDRIn this informative video, Andres Herrera teaches viewers essential phrases for asking and understanding directions, crucial for those without a GPS or phone battery. He introduces basic questions like 'how do I get to...?' and 'where's the...?', and guides through common directional instructions such as turning right or left, going straight, and crossing the street. The lesson culminates with a practical example of navigating to the Eiffel Tower and St Michel Coffee Shop, offering a hands-on approach to finding one's way.
Takeaways
- đŁïž The speaker, Andres Herrera, introduces himself and the topic of the video, which is teaching how to ask for directions.
- đ± Despite the common use of GPS on phones, the lesson is relevant, especially in situations like a phone battery running out.
- đ The scenario presented involves needing to buy flowers and asking for directions to a destination for a date.
- đšâđ« The video includes a recorded class teaching specific phrases for asking about locations, such as 'how do I get to...?' and 'where's the...?'.
- đŠ Key phrases for directions are highlighted, including 'turn right', 'turn left', 'go straight', and 'go along'.
- đșïž Directions are given as an example to navigate from a red spot to the Eiffel Tower, using the phrases taught.
- đ The example directions include landmarks and distances to help visualize the route, such as 'go past the parking lot' and 'for about 30 meters'.
- đ€ The video encourages viewers to pause and try to figure out the directions themselves before revealing the correct route.
- đą Another example of asking for directions is given, this time to St Michel Coffee Shop, with a clear set of instructions.
- đ The lesson emphasizes the importance of learning to ask for and understand directions in various real-life situations.
- đ The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more lessons, indicating the value of the content provided.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is teaching viewers how to ask for directions.
Why does the speaker mention GPS on phones?
-The speaker mentions GPS on phones to contrast the traditional method of asking for directions with modern technology, but acknowledges that sometimes asking for directions is still necessary, such as when the phone's battery is dead.
What is the speaker's situation that prompts the lesson on asking for directions?
-The speaker's phone has run out of battery and he has a date with a girl of his dreams, which prompts the need to know how to ask for directions.
What is the first sentence the speaker suggests using to ask for directions?
-The first sentence suggested is 'how do I get to...?'
Can you provide an example of using the first suggested sentence?
-Examples include 'how do I get to the station?' or 'how do I get to the pharmacy?'
What is the second type of question the speaker recommends for asking about a location?
-The second type of question is 'where's the...?'
Can you give examples of the second type of question for asking about a location?
-Examples are 'where's the police station?' or 'where's the supermarket?'
What are some phrases one might hear when receiving directions?
-Some phrases include 'turn right', 'turn left', 'go straight', 'go along', and 'go across the street'.
How does the speaker guide viewers to imagine they are going from the red spot to the Eiffel Tower?
-The speaker instructs viewers to stop the video and try to figure out the right directions to get to the Eiffel Tower from the red spot.
What is the final set of directions given in the script to reach the Eiffel Tower?
-The directions are to go straight until reaching the corner, then turn left, go past the parking lot, take the first turn on the right, go along for about 30 meters, and the Eiffel Tower will be on the left.
What is the additional scenario provided at the end of the script?
-The additional scenario involves asking for directions to St Michel Coffee Shop, with the response including turning left on the corner, then right, and going for three blocks to find the shop on the left.
What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the lesson?
-The speaker encourages viewers to like the lesson and subscribe for more content.
Outlines
đșïž Learning to Ask for Directions
Andres Herrera introduces the video's purpose, which is to teach viewers how to ask for directions. He humorously acknowledges the reliance on GPS and sets a personal context by mentioning a date with a girl of his dreams. Andres faces a common problemâhis phone battery is dead, and he needs to find his way without it. He reassures the audience that he has recorded a class to help them navigate this situation.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄDirections
đĄGPS
đĄDate
đĄBattery
đĄClass
đĄLocation
đĄPhrases
đĄEiffel Tower
đĄCorner
đĄParking Lot
đĄSubscribe
Highlights
Introduction to the lesson on asking for directions
Challenge of asking for directions without GPS
Situation of needing directions for a date
Offering help to someone in need of directions
Recording of a class on asking for the location of a place
Teaching the first sentence to ask for directions: 'how do I get to...?'
Examples of using 'how do I get to...?' for the station and pharmacy
Second sentence to ask for directions: 'where's the...?'
Examples of using 'where's the...?' for police station and supermarket
Common phrases to listen for when receiving directions
Instruction on turning right when given directions
Instruction on turning left when given directions
Guidance on going straight or along a road
Imagining a scenario to get to the Eiffel Tower using directions
Providing step-by-step directions to the Eiffel Tower
Asking for directions to St Michel Coffee Shop
Giving specific directions to St Michel Coffee Shop
Encouraging subscribers and ending the lesson
Transcripts
Hello, everyone.
My name is Andres Herrera,
and today Iâm going to teach you how to ask for directions.
Where are you going?
Directions, thatâs useless.
Thatâs why weâve got GPS on our phones.
And I have a date with a girl of my life.
You shouldnât stay.
How can I help you?
I need some flowers.
Whatâs going on?
I donât know how to ask
for directions and I have a date with the girl of my dreams,
and my phone has run out of battery.
Donât worry.
I recorded the class this morning.
Have a look at it.
Today Iâm going to teach you
how to ask for the location of a place.
The first sentence weâre going to use is
how do I get to�
How do I get to�
For example, how do I get to the station?
Or how do I get to the pharmacy?
The second is whereâs theâŠ?
For example, whereâs the police station?
Or whereâs the supermarket?
Okay guys, now,
when people are going to give you directions,
youâre going to hear the following phrases.
The first one is turn right.
Turn right.
The next one is turn left.
Repeat, turn left.
The next one is go straight or go along.
Go along this road, or go along this street.
Go across the street.
Repeat, go across the street.
Okay guys, so now letâs imagine
that we want to go from the red spot
to the Eiffel Tower.
Stop the video and try to figure out the right directions to get
to our destination.
Now, letâs start giving directions.
Go straight on until you get to the corner,
then turn left.
Go along this road and go past the parking lot,
then take the first turn on the right.
Go along this road for about 30 metres,
and the Eiffel Tower is on your left.
Thank you.
Bye.
Excuse me, Miss.
How can I get to St Michel Coffee Shop?
Of course.
Go along this road,
on the corner, turn left, then turn right.
Thatâs St Michel Street.
Go along this street for about three blocks,
and St Michel Coffee Shop is on the left.
I hope you like this lesson, and donât forget to subscribe.
Bye.
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