An ancient wisdom says that the language will bring you to Kiev. And if a Russian is successfully brought to the capital of a neighboring state by his native language, then on more distant trips it is better to stock up on some minimum amount of knowledge of English. Knowing how to formulate a question, you will feel confident and will not be lost.
Instructions
Step 1
When asking a stranger, remember to start with the courtesy formula Excuse me. The general structure for most requests is as follows:
Could you tell me, show me, help me … [Kud yu tel mi, show mi, help mi …] - Could you tell me, show me, help me …
Step 2
The most common question asked by travelers in an unfamiliar place concerns the direction of travel. You can start it with the following phrases:
How to get to …? [Hau tu get tu] - How to get to …?
Is this right way to…? [From Zis Wright Way Tu] - Is this the correct way to / to …?
I'm looking for … [Aym lukin fo] - I'm looking for …
Step 3
End the phrase with the name of the place you need:
the bank [ze bank] - bank
the hotel [ze hotEl] - hotel
the airport [the Eyaport] airport
the bus stop [ze baas stop] - bus stop
this adress [zis edres] - this address
Step 4
To find out how far you have to go, the question will help:
How far is it from here? [Hau fa iz it from from hIe] - How far is it from here?
Answer options may be as follows:
It's a five / ten / thirty minute walk - It's a five / ten / thirty minute walk
It's near / not far from here
How can I get there? [How ken ai gett zer] - How do I get there?
In response, you may hear:
By bus / train / taxi / car [buy bass / train / taksi / car] - By bus / train / taxi / car
Step 5
Do not forget to thank your interlocutor:
Thank you!
