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Directions

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Can you show me on the map, please?

Requesting visual directions using a map.

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Take the first road on the right

Sequential turning instruction.

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Take the second road on the left

Sequential turning instruction.

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Turn left into… Street

Specific turning instruction with street name.

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I’m looking for…

Statement indicating you need help finding something.

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I’m looking for this address

Stating you need help finding a specific location.

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Are we on the right road for London?

Verifying if current route leads to London.

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May I ask for some help? I need to get to…

Very polite way to request directions.

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Take this road

Instruction to follow a specific route.

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Cross…

Instruction to go across something.

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It’s in the middle of the block

Describing a mid-block location.

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Pardon me, I’m lost, how do I get to…?

Polite admission of being lost while seeking help.

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It’s next to…

Describing adjacency to a landmark.

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Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus station?

Polite request for directions to transportation hub.

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Where is…?

Direct question about a location.

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Excuse me, how can I go to…?

Polite way to ask for directions.

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Go up…

Direction to move upward or forward.

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Can you tell me the way to the Big Hotel?

Requesting directions to a specific hotel.

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Could you direct me to…?

Formal request for directions.

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How do I find…?

General phrase for seeking locations.

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You will pass a supermarket on your left

Giving a landmark reference.

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It’s about 100 meters from here

Giving distance estimation.

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It’s on the corner

Indicating a corner location.

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It’s on your left

Indicating left-side location.

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