1. Social Function & Purpose
The ability to ask for and give directions is vital for navigating foreign cities, campus buildings, industrial office parks, and international travel.
Figure 6.1: Navigational terminology and wayfinding expressions.
2. Useful Expressions
| Context | Asking Expressions | Giving Expressions |
|---|---|---|
| Polite Inquiry | "Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the IT Centre?" | "Go straight ahead for two blocks, then turn left." |
| Location Check | "Is there a computer store nearby?" | "Yes, it's on the corner of Elm Street, opposite the bank." |
3. Spatial Prepositions of Place
• Opposite / Across from: Di seberang jalan
• Next to / Beside: Bersebelahan persis
• On the corner of: Di sudut persimpangan jalan
• Between A and B: Terletak di antara dua gedung
• Next to / Beside: Bersebelahan persis
• On the corner of: Di sudut persimpangan jalan
• Between A and B: Terletak di antara dua gedung
🎯 Learning Takeaways:
- Use polite prefixes like "Excuse me" and "Could you please..." when asking strangers.
- Structure directions sequentially: First... Then... After that... Finally.