- 被問路時用'Go+方向'(如Go left)或'Take+道路名'指引,搭配'Turn'表達轉向方式。
- 用'Stay on+道路名+距離/時間'說明持續前進,或用'Opposite'表示在對面。
- 善用'After that、Then、Next、When you get to、Finally'連接詞,讓指路說明流暢連貫。
- 學會'traffic lights、roundabout、zebra crossing'等地標英文,指路時更具體清楚。
- 掌握'It's about five minutes walk'等距離表達法,幫助外國遊客快速理解目的地遠近。
相信大家走在路上，常常有被問路的經驗，但如果今天你聽到的是：
“Excuse me. How do I get to the railway station, please?” (想請問如何到火車站？)
“Excuse me. Where’s the nearest hospital, please?” (想請問最近的醫院在哪裡?)
“Excuse me. I’m looking for the Number 8 bus stop.” (想請問八號車站牌在哪裡?)
這時候，如果換作為小編，往往驚慌失措，英文能力頓時被拋到腦外，用最原始的英文單字，支支吾吾、比手畫腳地說，Hmm, this way and then that way…”或是說個”Sorry, I don’t know….”
如果你跟小編一樣，常常有這般困窘的經驗，趕快來看看下面超實用句子與單字，讓你可以頓時成為英文問路達人，成為下一位外國旅者的救星！
一、指認方向用語 The easiest / quickest way is….(最快到達的路是…)
- 用於指認方向時：Go + Direction (ex. Right, left,down , up, through…)
舉例：Go down the slope. (走下斜坡)
舉例：Go through a tunnel. (穿越隧道)
舉例：Go up the hill. (走上斜坡)
- 用於描述哪一條道路的時候：Take + Road Name
舉例：You can take the Road 1.
- 用於回答開車者：Turn Right / Left (When someone is driving!)
- 持續向哪一條道路前行：Stay on + Road Name + Distance (kms/miles) / Time
舉例：You need to take a left, and then stay on the road for half a hour. (相似詞：Go along)
- 說明目標物在對面時：(Diagonally) opposite (如果加上Diagonally，表示未必在正對面)
舉例：It’s diagonally opposite the bank
- 其他形容距離的用句：
“It’s about five minutes from here.”
“It’s about a ten-minute walk.”
- 要用Google Map查詢時，可以說：
“It’s easier if I can show you on the map…”
補充：指認方向的超實用說法！
| Directions | Phrases |
| Left | go left
turn left it’s on the left take a left take the second (turning) on the left |
| Right | go right
turn right it’s on the right take a right take the second (turning) on the right |
| Ahead | go ahead
go straight ahead go straight on |
二、連接詞：讓路與路之間不再”黏”再一起！
After that…在…之後
Then…然後
Next…接著…
When you get to…當你到了…
Finally 最後
用這些連接詞試試看指路吧！
You Turn left. After that, you take road number 1.Then, you turn Right! Next, you will see a church.
When you get to the church, you go down the slope. Finally, that’s your destination!
三、Landmarks
taxi rank 出租車停靠站
traffic lights 紅綠燈
level crossing 平交道
underpass 地下道
roundabout 環狀交叉路口
overpass / flyover 天橋
zebra crossing 斑馬線
pedestrian crossing 行人穿越道
tunnel 隧道
crossroads 十字路口
junction 交叉路口
fork in the road 岔路口
turning 轉角
main road 主要道路
lane 小路、小巷
舉例：
Go straight on at the lights (traffic lights) when you come to the crossroads.
Go across the roundabout.
“Take the first turning / road / street on your left / right.”
來個綜合小練習！某一天，有個人拍著你的肩膀向你問路時…
“Excuse me. I’m looking for the post office.”
“OK. Go straight on, then turn left at the crossroads. It’s about 100 metres on your left. You can’t miss it!”
“Thanks!”
“You’re welcome.”
有自信地指路是一件多麼簡單又快樂的事情！
加映場：如何問路？Asking for directions!
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