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Unit 5: Places & Directions

Ask for and give directions, find places, and use public transport confidently.

1
Asking for Directions
A tourist asks a local for help
Asking for Directions
👩
Tourist
Excuse me, where is the train station?
👨
Local
Go straight ahead, then turn left at the corner.
👩
Tourist
How far is it from here?
👨
Local
It's about five minutes on foot.
👩
Tourist
Thank you very much!
Play Conversation
2
How Far Is It?
Asking about distance to a museum
How Far Is It?
👨
Visitor
How far is the museum from here?
👩
Passer-by
It's about ten minutes on foot.
👨
Visitor
Is it easy to find?
👩
Passer-by
Yes, just walk straight and you'll see it on your right.
👨
Visitor
Perfect, thank you!
Play Conversation
3
Is There a Bank Nearby?
Looking for a bank in an unfamiliar area
Is There a Bank Nearby?
👩
Person A
Is there a bank near here?
👨
Person B
Yes, there's one on Main Street, next to the post office.
👩
Person A
How do I get to Main Street?
👨
Person B
Turn right at the traffic light, then walk two blocks.
👩
Person A
Great, thank you so much!
Play Conversation
4
Taking the Bus
Asking about the bus to the airport
Taking the Bus
👨
Traveller
Which bus goes to the airport?
👩
Helper
Take bus number fifteen. It leaves every twenty minutes.
👨
Traveller
Where is the bus stop?
👩
Helper
It's just around the corner, on Park Avenue.
👨
Traveller
Thank you! That's very helpful.
Play Conversation
5
Finding a Pharmacy
Looking for a pharmacy urgently
Finding a Pharmacy
👩
Person A
I'm looking for a pharmacy. Can you help me?
👨
Person B
Sure! Turn right at the traffic light.
👩
Person A
And then?
👨
Person B
You'll see a pharmacy on the left, next to the bakery.
👩
Person A
Is it far?
👨
Person B
No, it's only two minutes away.
Play Conversation
6
Nearest Subway Station
Finding public transport
Nearest Subway Station
👨
Commuter
Where is the nearest subway station?
👩
Local
It's two blocks away. Walk straight and you'll see it.
👨
Commuter
Which line goes to the city centre?
👩
Local
Take the blue line. It's very fast.
👨
Commuter
How long does it take?
👩
Local
About fifteen minutes. Good luck!
Play Conversation

🎓 Unit 5 Mastery Quiz

Test your understanding of the conversations above

Part 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Go straight ahead, then turn at the corner.

It's about ten minutes on .

Turn right at the traffic .

Take bus number .

Part 2 — Multiple Choice

1. How far is the train station?

2. Where is the bank?

3. How often does bus number 15 leave?

4. How long does the subway take to the city centre?

Part 3 — Match the Response

💬 Question / Statement

Where is the train station?
How far is the museum?
Which bus goes to the airport?
Where is the nearest subway?

💬 Best Response

About ten minutes on foot.
Take bus number fifteen.
Two blocks away.
Go straight, then turn left.
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