CONTENTS

CONTENTS.............................................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER I .............................................................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 2
1.1. Background ............................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER II............................................................................................................. 3
DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................... 3
A. Asking and Giving Direction ......................................................................... 3
B. The Material Related to the Language Function in Giving Direction ............ 6
C. Example of Dialogue Giving and Asking Directions ..................................... 11
D. Intersection, T-Junction and Crossroads ........................................................ 14
E. Asking And Giving Direction In Hospital ...................................................... 16
CHAPTER III ......................................................................................................... 18
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................................................... 18
A. Conclusion .................................................................................................. 18
B. Advices .......................................................................................................... 19
BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................... 20

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 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
1.1.Background

English as a foreign language consists of four skills namely: writing,

listening, reading, and speaking. These four skills are usually considered as
integrated system because they support each other. To most people, speaking
is the most difficult part in learning a foreign language because it is usage
sense involves the manifestation either of the phonological system or the
grammatical system of the language.
Learners are often hesitate to speak because they are afraid of
pronouncing the words correctly or they feel really shy about talking in front
of the other because they dont know how to speak correctly. For example if
they want to give some advice for their friend, they must know the rule or the
correct phrase for giving advice. It also works when we ask for or
give expression of direction, we must know how to ask for direction and
give direction with correct way, word and phrase.
Asking and giving direction is really important. It always happens in
our daily life whatever its on purpose or spontaneous. So how we can express
the asking and giving direction if we dont know the correct words and
phrase of asking and giving direction. Because of that, the writer
makes a paper entitled Asking and Giving Direction to help the
learner in expressing surprise correctly.

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 CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

A. Asking and Giving Direction

Not everyone knows where they are going and may need help with directions
from time to time. Directions may be needed to get to a nearby town, or
directions to the newest mall in town or directions to the nearest rest room in
a large building.
The Expressions Used in Asking for Directions:
How do I get to ? (Bagaimana saya bisa ... ?)
What's the best way to ? (Apa cara terbaik untuk ... ?)
Where is ? (Dimana ... ?)
Would you like to tell me the way to? (Maukah kamu
memberitahuku jalan ke..?)
Can you help me? (Bisakah kamu
membantuku.?)
Can you tell me the way to..? (Bisakah kamu
memberitahuku jalan ke.?)
The Expressions Used in Giving Directions
Its OK..
Go straight on (until you come to ). (Jalan lurus ( sampai Anda
sampai ke ... )
Turn back./go back.( berbalik . / Kembali .)
Turn left/right (into -street). (Belok kiri / kanan ( ke ... -
jalan))
Go along ( Pergi menelusuri ...)
Cross ( Lintas ...)

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 Take the first/second road on the left/right (Ambil jalan pertama
/ kedua di sebelah kiri / kanan)
It's on the left/right.( Ini di sebelah kiri / kanan .)
Straight on (lurus)
Opposite (seberang)
Near (dekat)
Next to (sebelah)
Between (antara)
At the end (of) (Pada akhir (dari))
On/at the corner (Pada / di sudut)
Behind (di belakang)
In front of (Di depan)
(just) around the corner (( hanya ) sekitar sudut)
Crossroads, junction (perempatan , pertigaan)
Signpost (papan penunjuk salam)

Preposition of Place

A preposition of place is a preposition

which is used to refer to a place where
something or someone is located.
There are only three prepositions of
place, however they can be used to
discuss an almost endless number of places.

At A preposition of place which is used to discuss a certain point

In A preposition of place which is used to discuss an enclosed space
On A preposition of time which is used to discuss a surface

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Examples :

The ball is in the box The ball is on the box The ball is under the

box

Johns house Janes house Bills house

Johns house is beside Janes house is between Johns Bills house is next to

Janes house and Bills house Janes house

The climber stood on top The cat sit between the two The mans stood
of the mountain dogs opposite each other

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The gardeners stood behind the man look through the way the man stood next

The pumpkins at his house to the gopher and held

an umbrella over it

The man write on the desk The man look in the post box

B. The Material Related to the Language Function in Giving Direction

1. Before Asking For Directions

Starting to conversation kindly is very good way. So, when we start

talking, we can use the following form:
I am new here
Im lost
Iam sorry to interrupt you, but..
Excuse me, could you help me, please?
I am sorry
Sorry, Iam not from around here.
Excuse me madam, i seemed to be lost.
Hello/hello sir or madam

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2. Example Dialogue
Larry : Excuse me. I am trying to find the post office. Can you help
me?
Woman : The post office? Lets see now. Oh yes. You go straight down
this street to the corner. Turn left and go one block until you
come to the tennis court. Go straight ahead and turn right. Its
on the right side of the street just past the grocery store. You
cant miss it.
Larry : I see. Go straight to the corner. Left and then right.
Woman : Thats it.
Larry : Thanks a lot.
Woman : Youre welcome.

3. Simple Command (Perintah Sederhana)

Walk two blocks west (Berjalan dua blok ke barat)
Turn right (Belok kanan)
Drive south for two kilometers, then follow the signs to mount
merapi (mengendaralah ke selatan sepanjang dua kilometer,
kemudian ikuti tanda-tanda untuk gunung merapi)
Stop at the third house (Berhenti di rumah ketiga)
Look for a store that sells bicycle (Carilah toko yang menjual sepeda)

# we might add you: you walk two blocks west, and then you turn right.
(Kita bisa menambahkan " Anda " : Anda berjalan dua blok barat , dan
kemudian Anda berbelok ke kanan).

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4. Asking Directions : Responding Negatively
(Menanyakan arah: menanggapi negative)

excuse me. which way is to

the post office?
pardon me. how do I get to

I'm not sure where it is

the post office ? Sorry,

I don't know

Well, thanks anyway.

5.Asking More Politely: Responding Negatively

(Meminta lebih sopan: menanggapi negative)
do you know how to get to the post office?
excuse me.
could you tell me where the post office is?

I'm not sure where it is

Sorry,
I don't know

Well, thanks anyway.

6. Asking More Politely: Responding Positively

(Meminta lebih sopan: menanggapi positive)
Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
?( Permisi, bisa Anda ceritakan di mana kantor pos?)

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 see now it's down this street
uh, let me think(for a about two blocks.
moment)

Thanks a lot.
Youre (very) welcome.

7. Some Expressions Commonly Used.

on..street / near not far from. / opposite.
On the corner of and.street
At the and/beginning of the (next) block
(just) before
Between.and..street
Around the corner to the right/left
In the middle of the (next) block
Just past
Go/walk/drive
Head for
First (second, third, etc)
Next/then
After that
Afterward
Finally

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8. Giving Simple Directions.
Down
(you) go (straight) this street.
Up

Down
(you) go (straight) this street.
Up

the second right.

next
on the Left the drugstore.
to

Right
it's

Just Past

Before

Opposite

9. Giving Longer Directions

go (straight) down this street to the end of the block.

jefferson St. two blocks to McKinley.

(You) go down this street (for two blocks) until you come to the high
school. Make a left and go to blocks (more). Cross the street, and its at
the end of the block just past.

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10. Confirming and Correcting
I see. Straight to the corner.
Left until I come to the end of the block and the right as far as the
police station.
Thats right.
Thats it.
Thats correct.
Youve got it.

C. Example of Dialogue Giving and Asking Directions

Dialogue One: Asking and Giving Direction (By Subway)
A: Excuse me. Can I trouble you for a moment?
B: Sure. Whats wrong?
A: Im lost. Do you know how to get to the stadium?
B: The easiest way to get there is probably by subway. Just take the
CentralLine to Broadway Station. Tranfer to the Green Line and get off at
HarbourStation. If you go out exit number four, it should be right in front of
you.

Dialogue Two: Asking and Giving Direction (By Car)

A: How do you get to your house in Lehi?
B: Take I-15 south about 20 miles. After you cross the mountain, watchfor
the signs to Lehi. Take the first Lehi exit. When you get off thefreeway, make
a right turn at the stop sign. Follow the road (15th East)for five blocks. Make
a left turn on Royal Drive. Continue on Royal Driveuntil you see the big oak
tree. My house is on the left hand side. It's atwo-story, red brick house with a
large front yard. You can't miss it!

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Dialogue Three: Asking and Giving Direction (On foot) - I
A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the church?
B: No, Im sorry. I dont know. Im from out of town.
A: (A minute later) Excuse me. Do you know where the church is?
C: Sure. Its not far from here Walk straight ahead until you get to MainStreet.
Then
A: Sorry to interrupt. How many blocks is that?
C: Its about two or three blocks. Its the first traffic light you come to.When
you get to Main Street, turn right and walk one block toBroadway. Then turn
left and go half a block.
A: Which side of the street is it on?
C: Coming from this direction, it will be on your right side. Its in themiddle
of the block, next to Sweets Ice Cream Shop. You cant miss it.Do you want
me to repeat any of that?
A: No, thats okay. Ive got it. Thanks a lot.
C: Youre welcome

Dialogue Four: Asking and Giving Direction (On foot) - II

A: (On the street corner) Excuse me, can you help me? I'm lost!
B: Certainly, where would you like to go?
A: I'd like to go to the museum, but I can't find it. Is it far?
B: No, not really. It's about a 5 minute walk.
A: Maybe I should call a taxi ...
B: No, no. It's very easy. Really. (pointing) I can give you directions.
A: Thank you. That's very kind of you.
B: Not at all. ... Now, go along this street to the traffic lights. Do you seethem?
A: Yes, I can see them.
B: Right, at the traffic lights, turn left into Queen Mary Avenue.
A: Queen Mary Avenue.
B: Right. Go straight on. Take the second left and enter Museum Drive.

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A: OK. Queen Mary Avenue, straight on and then the third left, Museum
Drive.
B: No, it's the SECOND left.
A: Ah, right. The second street on my left.
B: Right. Just follow Museum Drive and the museum is at the end of the road.
A: Great. Thanks again for your help.B: Not at all.

Dialogue Five: Asking and Giving Direction (On the phone)

A: Hello Sae Mi! Its me Thomas. Sorry to bother you but where in Seoul can
I get clothes at affordable prices? Im at Express Bus Terminal Station right
now.
B: WellI personally like going to Itaewon. I find the biggest varietythere.
From Express Bus Terminal Station go northbound on linethree. Go up six
stops and get off at Yaksu station. Transfer to linesix and go westbound until
you reach Itaewon Station.

Dialogue Six: Hitch Hiking

A: (Holding a Chicago sign) Are you going to Chicago?
B: We're not going to Chicago, but we can take you to Indiana, down'69.
A: Are you going through Kalamazoo?
B: No sorry, not going through Kalamazoo. Elaine, give him 20
bucks.
A: Oh, I couldn't take that.
B: Time's are hard everywhere and we're not doing to well ourselves. You
look like you could use it.
A: You are gracious people, but I have enough to get where I'mgoing.

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Dialogue with map

Marys house

The red star shown

where A is right now

A :Hey Sean, can you tell me the directions to Marys house?

B : Sure, Thomas, go down main Road and go past the restaurant, the fish
shop and the library, and then turn left into West Street and go towards the
station, you will see Marys House is on the left in front of the station.
Can you catch it?
A : hmm, okay..
B : Should i accompany you to Marys house?
A : Ah, no thanks, i can do it by myself, thank you Sean
B : Youre welcome

D. Intersection, T-Junction and Crossroads

1. Let's meet at the crossroads.
The crossroads is a place where two roads join and cross each other. You can
chose to carry on the same road or join the other. The roads can be any type
except only a motorway.

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2. Let's meet at the junction.
The junction is a place where two or more roads meet, join or cross.
Sometimes, especially on roads built in
the last 40 years or so, there are ramps,
sliproads, underpasses and overpasses for
traffic needing to move from one road to
another. The places where you get on or
off a motorway and some other major roads are always called junctions and
almost always have a roundabout system above or below the motorway. The
beginnings and ends of motorways don't always follow this rule.

3. There's a roundabout just down the road. Take the third turning (on the left
is understood).
The junctions of roads are
sometimes in the form of a
roundabout to ease traffic flow.

4. There's a pub after the third

turning on the right.
The turning is any place where you
can leave the road and move onto
another road. In this instruction the pub is on the same road. The turnings
have to be counted but not taken. You can instruct someone to take a turning
but on a motorway you'd say take the next junction and then, when on the
roundabout above or below it, advise him to take this or that turning

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5. At the T-junction, turn left.
The T-junction is a place where one road ends as it joins another road. So,
from whichever direction you approach you have two choices.

6. Take the left fork.

The fork is a place where either a road divides or two roads combine so that
there is one acute angle and two obtuse. A bit like a Y shape.

E. Asking And Giving Direction In Hospital

Example Dialoge:
1. Visitor : excuse me, where is pediatric ward?
Nurse : Please go straight a head until you find ICU. Then you
turn left Pediatric ward at left side.
2. Visitor : Nurse, Im looking for amarylis ward. How can I get
there?
Nurse : you go along this coridor, then you find stairs. Then you
move on second floor. Amarylis room on right side of you

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3. Visitor : I need to pay recocayr out patient . can you show me
where the chashier is?
Nurse : Well, can you go straight a head here administration. The
cashier next to. Beside on the pharmacy.
4. Visitor : Excuse me, I need go to polyclinic. Can you show me
the way?
Nurse : Well, you must walk to through emergency until room,
then turn left untul you see Laboratorium Area
5. Visitor : Nurse, I must go to Radiology Unit. Can you tell me
where radiology unit is?
Nurse : that is at beside build. You must exit then turn right. In
right this build, you find radiology unit.
6. Visitor : Excuse me, wheres the Elevator?
Nurse : Its near the C wing
7. Visitor : Excuse me, wheres the Cafeteria?
Nurse : Go through C wing. Pass the Cafeteria, then turn right.
You will see the Cafetaria

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 CHAPTER III

CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion
Asking direction means a conversation that we always use when we
want to ask someone where we are or where is the place that we want to
go.
Asking for directions is important, but it's also easy to become
confused when listening to someone giving directions. This is true even in
your own native language, so you can imagine how important it is to pay
careful attention when listening to someone provide directions in English!
Here are a few suggestions and tips to help you remember the directions
as someone gives them to you.
For example:
What's the best way to ?
I'm looking for ...
Can you show me on the map?
Giving direction means a conversation that we always use it when
someone ask to you the direction or what road that they should take to go
to the place they want to go.
Giving street directions is really very easy when you remember to
follow these points. When giving directions you are actually giving two
sets of instructions.
In the first set- "Go To" - you are telling the listener what street
to go to or how far to go.
In the second set- "Then", you are telling the listener what to do
when they get there. (turn right/left, go straight, on the left, etc.)
How far is it? is relate when we ask direction. When we have
already know where is the place that we want to go, we sometimes or

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 need to know how far that place or can we get there just on walk or
not.
For example:
How far is it to ... From here?
Is it a long way?
Quite a long way
Giving direction to drivers and someone who take a walk are a bit
different. Sometimes we need to show the driver the location of traffic light
or traffict sign and even the name of the street.
For example:
Go over the roundabout
Take the second exit at the roundabout

B. Advices
After we experienced our speaking assignment to make a thesis, we
have some advices as follow:
1. For learner. To improve our ability in speaking, we must always train
ourselves more and read some references.
2. For next assignment. Before were being given an assignment, I think
that the teacher should give us a specific explanation about our
assignment.

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Forward: Applicable for Cummunicative and Contextual Learning.East
Java

Depdiknas.2000.Global Access: To The World of Work. Second

Edition.Depdiknas:Jakarta

Masud,Faud.Drs.1999.Essentials of English Grammar: A Practical

Guide.second Edition.BPFE:Yogyakarta

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