【英语】如何问路

Polite Expressions and Useful Phrases

1.Excuse me

Excuse me? Where is the nearest souvenir shop?

2.Sorry to bother you…

It’s another way to let a stranger know that you’re asking something from them and you appreciate their help.

Sorry to bother you, but would you mind showing me the way to post office?

3.May I ask…?

You can use this expression to start a question in a courteous manner. Remember that you don’t have to reverse the word order when you continue with the “where…” part. In grammar rules, it’s the issue of embedded questions or indirect questions.

May I ask where the Marriott hotel is?

4.Could you please…?

You follow this expression with a verb such as “show,” “point,” “help” etc.

Could you please point me in the direction of the main square?

5.I am (I’m) lost.

Excuse me? I’m lost. Could you please help me find 5th Avenue?

6.I can’t seem to read this map.

Sorry to bother you. I can’t seem to read this map.

7.This is my first time in the city.

May I ask you a question? This is my first time in the city.

Question Phrases

Now it’s time to ask about where you need to go. Follow “Excuse me” or “Sorry to bother you” with one of these questions:

1.How do I get to…?

Excuse me? How do I get to Times Square?

2.Which way to…?

Sorry to bother you, but which way to Main Street?

3.Can you help me find…?

Excuse me? Can you help me find Hotel Pennsylvania? This is my first time in the city.

Now you know how to ask for directions. If you still have concerns about how to break into a conversation or how to pronounce certain words, there are tons of videos on YouTube about this topic and even some that allow you to practice with a map!