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What are the most essential English phrases for travelers?

问路Asking for Directions

在街上向路人问路 This scene includes 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation path, helping you practice with 路人.

Foundation · 基础8 phrasesBasic 基础

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Street Directions · 街上问路

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You

Excuse me, I'm looking for the nearest subway station. Could you point me in the right direction?

打扰一下,我在找最近的地铁站。你能指一下方向吗?

💡 'Could you point me in the right direction?' 是非常礼貌的问路方式。

Sure! Walk down this street for about two blocks, then turn left on Oak Avenue.

当然!沿着这条街走大约两个街区,然后在橡树大道左转。

You

Two blocks and then left on Oak Avenue. Got it. Is the station on that street?

两个街区然后在橡树大道左转。明白了。地铁站在那条街上吗?

Yes, you'll see it on your right-hand side, right across from a big park. There's a blue sign out front.

是的,你会在右手边看到,就在一个大公园对面。门口有一个蓝色标识。

You

How long will it take to walk there?

走过去要多久?

Maybe five to ten minutes. It's a pretty easy walk.

大概五到十分钟。很好走的。

You

Perfect. Thank you very much for your help!

太好了。非常感谢你的帮助!

You're welcome! If you get lost, just ask anyone — most people around here are happy to help.

不客气!如果迷路了,随便问谁——这附近的人大都很乐意帮忙。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

two blocks

两个街区

turn left on

在...左转

right-hand side

右手边

across from

对面

out front

门口/前面

five to ten minutes

五到十分钟

pretty easy

很容易/很好走

if you get lost

如果迷路了

most people around here

这附近大多数人

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 'Could you point me in the right direction?' 是非常礼貌的问路方式。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "asking for directions" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me, I'm looking for the nearest subway station. Could you point me in the right direction?" (打扰一下,我在找最近的地铁站。你能指一下方向吗?). Tip: 'Could you point me in the right direction?' 是非常礼貌的问路方式。
What will staff/locals say to you during "asking for directions"?
You may hear: "Sure! Walk down this street for about two blocks, then turn left on Oak Avenue." (当然!沿着这条街走大约两个街区,然后在橡树大道左转。).
How many English phrases are in this "Asking for Directions" scene?
This scene contains 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation flow, covering street directions.
Are there cultural tips for "asking for directions" in English-speaking countries?
'Could you point me in the right direction?' 是非常礼貌的问路方式。

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