Maps and Directions Tool Box

Common Phrases
Excuse me, how do I get to ______? / Is there a ______nearby here?
Where am I (right now)? / Where is ______?
Can you please help me find______? / Can you tell me how to get to ______, please?
How far away is ______? / It is about ____ minutes away from here.
Could you show me _____ on the map please? / It’s across from /opposite ______.
Sorry, I can’t help. I am not from around here. / Follow the signs to ______.
Directions / Instructions
North / Turn North at...
South / A church will be south of you.
East / Go straight East until you get to ______
West / Stay on Dodge going West until you see______
Left / Go left at the intersection. Don’t go right!
Right / Turn right at Dodge St, which will be the 3rd corner.

Sample Conversation 1

A: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the mall?

B: Sure! First, turn left at the corner here. Walk down 3 blocks. Turn right at the 3rd block. You’ll see it on your left, across from Walgreens.

A: Thank you!

B: You’re welcome.

Sample Conversation 2

A: I am lost. I cannot find the zoo. Can you help me?

B: Yes. Go downthis street for ____ blocks.

(Then,)turn left/rightat the traffic light.

(After that,)go straighton _____ Streetuntil you get tothe ______.

(When you get to the _____,) turn left/right again.

(Then,)stay on______Avenue for about ______yards/meters.

It's on your left, next to the ______. You can't miss it!

A: Thank you.

Using a map

1.  Find your own location. We are starting at Arts & Sciences Hall (marked ASH on this map). Circle or highlight it.

2.  Determine your destination/goal. Let’s say you are going the Milo Bail student center (MBSC on the map). Locate and highlight or circle it.

3.  Draw a path between ASH and MSBC.

4.  Do you turn Right or Left after leaving ASH to get to MBSC? ______

5.  How will you know you are heading the right direction? Use landmarks! What is the first landmark on the map between ASH (#2) and MBSC (#18)? ______

6.  As you continue walking past the first landmark, what will be on your right? ______

7.  What will be on your left, across from Epply (EAB)? ______