# Asking for Directions in English | Short Podcast

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Published: 2026-05-12T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to Speak Up English. In this relaxing podcast, your new host Benjamin takes you on a journey through the city! This lesson is highly practical and perfect for beginner English learners who want to feel confident when traveling. You will learn the names of important city buildings and the exact words you need to ask for and understand directions so you never get lost again. In this lesson, you will learn: Vocabulary for essential places in a city (hospital, bank, park, train station). The most polite way to stop a stranger and ask for help. Important verbs and phrases for navigation: go straight, turn left, turn right. How to describe where a building is located (next to, across from, on the corner). Question of the day: What is your favorite place to visit in your city? Practice your English and tell us in the comments below! Transparency Note: The avatars featured in this video are generated using HeyGen. Additionally, we utilize AI-generated images and video clips to visually illustrate concepts and facilitate your learning process. Our goal is to provide the best visual tools to help you understand and remember new words easily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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