Asking for and Giving Directions: FINDING YOUR WAY IN LONDON

I- DRIVING IN LONDON

 Read the directions and guess the place.

1- It's well signposted as it's one of the most visited attractions of London. It's situated on
the South bank of the River Thames. It's very close to Westminster Bridge and not too far
away from the Palace of Westminster. It used to be the world's tallest Ferris Wheel in 2000.
It's ______________________.

2- It's located on Brampton road in the neighbourhood of Knightsbridge.

3- You cannot make a u-turn on this attraction as it's strictly forbidden. You have to cross it
if you are heading South or Northbound. It's next to Westminster Underground Station.
It's ______________________.

4- It's a road junction of London's West End. It is often busy as drivers have to face traffic
jams/ tailbacks because it is the principal artery of the city. There are many shops and
theatres around the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and the Statue of Anteros. On the
corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Glasshouse Street, there is a huge advertising display. It's
the largest in Europe. It's ____________________________.

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 II- WALKING IN LONDON

 Read the dialogue and draw the direction on the map.

Tourist: Pardon me sir, how do I get to St James's Palace?

Londoner: Let me think...what's the best way? Ok... First, cross Westminster Bridge. Go
straight ahead, walk past Westminster Tube Station. Then, continue on Birdcage Walk for a
few minutes, when you see the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum on your right,
turn on Horse Guarded Road. It's a narrow road that runs alongside St James's Park. Pass by
the Household Cavalry Museum which is on your right. At the next crossing, turn left on the
Mall, keep walking for about five minutes, St James's Palace is on your right. It's opposite the
park.

Tourist: Thank you so much for your help! Have a good day, sir!

Londoner: My pleasure! Good bye!

 2-. Guess where the tourist is and where he is heading to. You have just got off
the tube station.
Tourist: Excuse me, sir! Could you help me, please? How do I get to __________ _______?
Londoner: Good morning! That's quite easy. Walk straight ahead on the Mall, go through
Admiralty Arch, pass St James's Park. Then, you will see the Victoria Memorial at the end of
the Mall. It's behind the roundabout and it's near Green Park.
Tourist: Thanks.
Londoner: You're welcome! See you!
Starting point: ________________________ Destination: ________________________

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  3- Complete the dialogue. You are at the Information Centre and you would like
to see Big Ben.
Tourist: Good ________, madam! I'm really lost. What is the best way to ___ ____ Big Ben?
The TIC employee: Big Ben, well... it's a bit far away from here. You can go there on foot
but if I were you I would take the tube.
Tourist: No, it's the rush hour! I don't want to be crammed in the tube. Plus, I don't mind
walking.
The TIC employee: All right then! In that case, take a ______when you leave the Tourist
Office. As you reach Pall Mall, _______ left and then, turn ______ on Cockspur Street. You
will see in the far distance Nelson's Column and the National Portrait Gallery on ______
_____. At the crossroads, take Whitehall Street and carry straight _____. Walk _______
Banqueting House and 10 Downing Street. Cross Westminster Road to head to Big Ben. The
Palace of Westminster is ________ Westminster Abbey and ________ the River Thames.
Tourist: Can you say that again?!... Actually, I've changed my mind. ______ you tell me the
________ to the closest tube station?
The TIC employee: Sure! when you exit the TIC, turn ____ on
Regent Street. Go _____ on for about 2 or 3 minutes _____ to
Piccadilly Circus. The underground station is ______the corner.
Tourist: Thanks! Bye!
The TIC employee: Any time! Enjoy your stay in London!

III- WRITING DIRECTIONS...

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1-How do I get from the Albert Memorial to Madame Tussaud's?

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2- How do I get from Cleopatra's Needle to Battersea Park?

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3-How do I get from the Tower of London to the Imperial War Museum?

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4-How do I get from Marble Arch to Tate Gallery?

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IV- ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS

 Use the same map and work in pairs. One pupil asks for a direction and the
other one gives it. When you are done, switch roles. In the boxes below, you will
find a few expressions to create your dialogue.

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  Greetings

Good morning! Good afternoon! Good evening! Hello!

Thanks! Thank you! Thank you so much for your time! Thanks for your help!

You're welcome! My pleasure! Don't mention it! It was no trouble! No problem!

Good bye! Have a nice day! See you!

 Interrupting

Excuse me! / Sorry to bother you but I'm lost/ Pardon me, could you help me, please?

 Asking for directions

I would like to go to... + attraction/shop. Can you tell me that way to get there?

I want to visit... + attraction/shop. What is the best way to get there?

How do I get to ... + attraction/ shop?

Where can I find...?

Where is..., please?

 Giving directions

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