Listen to these short dialogues and repeat them. Watch the glossary to learn more about asking directions. When you have finished, imagine you have to explain the way from your home to your school/university. Try to say aloud the directions to be followed.

GLOSSARY

Dov’è/dove si trova la stazione? Where is the station?
Come faccio per andare....? How do I get to...?

È lontano/a: It is far
È vicino/a: It is near

Girare a sinistra/destra: to turn left/right
Attraversare la strada: to cross the street

A sinistra: on the left
A destra: on the right
A diritto: straight, along the way
All’angolo: at the corner
Al semaforo: at the traffic lights
All’incrocio: at the crossing

In centro: in the centre
In periferia: in the suburbs