Phrases for Asking for Information
1. Can you tell me…?
2. Could you tell me…?
3. I'd like to know…
4. Do you know…
5. Do you have any idea…?
6. Could anyone tell me…? (use this phrase when asking a group of people)
7. Would you happen to know…?
8. I don't suppose you (would) know…?
9. I was wondering…
10. I'm calling to find out… (use this phrase on the telephone)
11. Do you happen to know…?
12. Could you find out…?
13. Could you give me some idea of…
14. I'm interested in…
15. I'm looking for..
16. Have you got an idea of….?
17. Don't suppose you (would) know…?
18. I wonder if you could tell me…?
19. I wonder if someone could tell me…?
Examples About Asking for Information
Asking for information:
1. Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus station?
2. Can you show me on the map?
3. Excuse me, do you know where the police station is?
4. How far is it to the beach form here?
5. How are you today?
6. Where is Jame?
7. What is in the box?
8. Who is this?
There are some responses, we use:
1. Yes, it is / was / will …
2. Oh yes, I did / Oh no, I didn’t.
3. That’s (quite) right.
4. No, it isn’t really so.
5. I’m sorry but that isn’t correct.
6. Well, it’s the contrary in fact.


Asking and Giving Directions
Asking for Directions
How can I get to …?
Where is the …?
How far is the … from the …?
Is there a … around here?
Could you tell me how to get to …?
How do I find …?
Pardon me, I’m lost. how do I get to …?
Which is the best way to …?
Could you direct me to …?
Which way do I go to get to …?
What’s the best way to …?
Excuse me, do you know where the … is?
Is this the right way for …?
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Giving Directions
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Examples of Asking and Giving Directions
1. A: Excuse me sir. Is there a bank around here?
B: Yes, there is one right across the street next to Library.
2. A: Can you give me directions to the petrol station?
B: Of course I will, just follow this road until you come to the main road. Turn right and then continue for about 100 metres. You will see the petrol station on the left.
3. A: Is there a bank near here?
B: Yes, there is one in Orange Street. Orange Street is the third road on your right.
4. A: Excuse me, where is the School?
B: It is across from the police office.
5. A: Excuse me! Could you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?
B: Walk two blocks and turn left at the bookstore. The bank will be across the street, next to the post office.
A: Is it far from here?
B: No, it’s just a ten-minute walk.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You're welcome.