In this video you’ll learn how to ask for information and to give directions. Watch the video and take a look at the common expressions presented in the glossary below.
Glossary
| give directions | dare indicazioni |
| be/get lost | perdersi |
| see right here again | vedersi di nuovo qui |
| where are you trying to go | dove stai cercando di andare |
| go/walk down this street | scendi per questa strada |
| make the second left | prendi la seconda a sinistra |
| turn left on the second block | gira a sinistra al secondo edificio |
| opposite the Robinsons | di fronte ai Robinsons |
Glossary
| what are you looking for | cosa stai cercando |
| go down this road | scendi per questa strada |
| until you come | fino a quando arrivi |
| second intersection | secondo incrocio |
| make a right/left turn | gira a destra/sinistra |
| this has been very helpful | E’ stato molto utile |
| how do I get to … from here? | Come arrivo a …. da qui? |
| it’s pretty far | E’ piuttosto lontano |
| hang the right | Tieni la destra |
| On your left side | alla tua sinistra |
| I think I’ve got it now | Penso di avere capito ora |
Glossary
| Could you tell me how to get to …. | Potresti dirmi come arrivare a… |
| L.A. is west of here | L.A. è ad ovest di qui |
| western bus station | ll bus terminal ad ovest |
| It’s too far to walk | E’ troppo lontano per andare a piedi |
| you’ll have to take a bus | Dovrai prendere un autobus |
| Pardon for interrupting | Perdonate l’interruzione |
| I’m staying at the Penta Hotel | Sto al Penta Hotel |
| the best way to get back | il modo migliore per arrivare |
| there’s a subway station opposite to … | c’è una fermata della metro di fronte a… |
Grammar Focus
| The present continuous is formed with the verb be and the verb base form + ing. It describes action taking place now or which are planned for the future. |
Asking for and giving information