HOW CAN I GET TO THE SUBWAY STATION?

 When you are in a new city or a big place, you may need to ask for directions. A common question is: "How can I get to the subway station?" This question helps you find the nearest subway station so you can travel easily. It is polite and useful when you speak to people in the street, at a hotel, or in a store.

Examples:

• Excuse me, how can I get to the subway station?

• Go straight and turn left. The subway station is next to the bank.

GRAMMAR:

We use the modal "can" to ask for directions in a polite and simple way.

Structure:

• Question: How can I get to [place]?

• Answer: You can [action], then [direction or location].

Examples:

• How can I get to the subway station?

• You can walk two blocks and turn right.

VOCABULARY:

1. Subway – a train that goes under the city.

2. Station – a place where a train or bus stops.

3. Turn – to change direction.

4. Left – the opposite of right.

5. Right – the opposite of left.

6. Straight – not turning, go forward.

7. Block – a section of a street between two corners.

8. Corner – the place where two streets meet.

9. Near – close to.

10. Next to – beside something or someone.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

• Excuse me, where is the subway station?

• How do I get to the subway station?

• Is it far from here?

• Go straight for two blocks.

• It’s on your right.

• It’s next to the supermarket.

SENTENCES:

Positive:

• You can walk to the subway station.

• It is near the park.

Negative:

• You can’t take the subway from here.

• The subway station isn’t far.

Questions and Answers:

• How can I get to the subway station?
  You can go straight and turn right at the corner.

• Is the subway station far?
  No, it’s very close.

CONVERSATION:

Anna: Excuse me, how can I get to the subway station?
Man: Go straight for one block, then turn left. The subway station is next to the bank.
Anna: Thank you very much!
Man: You’re welcome!

READING:

Maria is new in the city. She wants to visit her friend in another part of town. She needs to use the subway, but she doesn’t know where the subway station is. She asks a woman on the street, “Excuse me, how can I get to the subway station?” The woman says, “Go straight and turn right at the second corner. The station is next to the post office.” Maria follows the directions and finds the station easily.

Questions:

1. Who is new in the city?
   Maria is new in the city.

2. What does she need?
   She needs to find the subway station.

3. Who helps her?
   A woman on the street helps her.

4. Where is the subway station?
   It is next to the post office.