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Asking for directions in Oxford – HearSay

English A1

Master the language of navigation by listening to Grace and Oliver's conversation about finding your way around historic Oxford. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Explaining that you are lost
Oliver and Grace strike up a conversation and realize they are both lost, before Oliver explains he is looking for a college.
Talking about your hobbies
Grace asks Oliver about his plans in Oxford, and Oliver explains that he is there for a meeting with his Sunday football team.
Describing a confusing place
Oliver explains that his phone GPS is failing him, and Grace agrees that the Oxford streets and colleges are very confusing.
Asking about nearby locations
Grace shares her own destination and helps Oliver try to remember the name of the college he is looking for.
Identifying local landmarks
Oliver asks Grace if she knows the way to Merton, and Grace mentions seeing a sign for it near a tower, prompting Oliver to ask which tower she means.
Describing a specific landmark
Grace describes the clock tower to help Oliver identify it, leading Oliver to realise he has walked in the wrong direction.
Suggesting walking together
Grace suggests that she and Oliver walk back together and admires a beautiful building, before Oliver points out that they do not know each other's names.
Introducing yourself and greeting others
Grace and Oliver exchange names, introduce themselves to one another, and Grace warns Oliver to watch out for oncoming bicycles.
Commenting on busy streets
Oliver and Grace talk about the large number of cyclists around them before trying to figure out their next turn.
Sharing information about a location
Grace shares some vague directions she heard at her hotel, and Oliver doubts how helpful they will be.
Asking a local for directions
Grace suggests asking a passerby for help, and Oliver stops a nearby man to ask where Merton College is.
Thanking someone for directions
Grace and Oliver thank the local man for pointing them in the right direction before saying goodbye to each other.
Suggesting meeting up later
Oliver wishes Grace a good time at the library, and Grace suggests meeting up later for a cup of tea.
Accepting an invitation to meet
Oliver happily agrees to Grace's suggestion of getting tea, while jokingly admitting that he will probably still be lost.

Asking for directions in Oxford

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