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In the next English USA lesson you will learn how to request help with a map.

Today you will learn how to ask for directions with the aid of a map. Martin has lost his way in his car and stops to ask several people for help.

This is English USA on the Voice of America. Now, Lesson 10, Part 1.

Martin:

Excuse me. Where is Martin Luther King School?

Man:

What?

Martin:

Where is Martin--

Man:

Wait a minute. Let me turn OFF my engine.

Man:

Now.

Martin:

Where is Martin Luther King School?

Man:

Hmmm. Go three roads. Is it three? No. Go four roads. Then turn right. Then go two roads.

Martin:

Wait. I have a map.

Man:

Good.

Martin:

Show me Martin Luther King School.

Man:

Look here. We are here. There's the school.

Martin:

I see. I go straight ahead three roads.

Man:

Then turn and go there.

Martin:

Turn right and go two roads.

Man:

Martin Luther King School is there.

Martin:

Wonderful. Thank you.

Woman:

Goodbye Mr. Learner.

Martin:

Thank you very much for your time. Goodbye. Where is the airport?

Woman:

Oh, the airport? It's on Nixon Road.

Martin:

Where is Nixon Road?

Woman:

Turn left. Go straight ahead. Look for the sign.

Martin:

I have a map. Please show me.

Woman:

Oh, good.

Woman:

Look here. We are here. That's the school.

Martin:

I see.

Woman:

Now look there. That's the airport. Turn left. Go straight ahead. Then turn on Nixon Road.

Martin:

Thank you very much. Goodbye.

Martin:

Hello.

Man:

You again.

Martin:

Yes. Sorry. I'm looking for the airport.

Man:

O.K. Show me your map.

Man:

Where is the airport? Hmm. We are here.

Martin:

I know that.

Man:

The airport is there. Do you see the airport?

Martin:

Yes.

Man:

Look at this road. Go straight ahead. Then turn right. That is Nixon Road.

Martin:

O.K. Thanks. Goodbye.

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Let's listen to part of this conversation again. Listen closely to Martin Learner.

Man:

Turn right. Then go two roads.

Martin:

I have a map. Show me the school.

Woman:

Go to Nixon Road.

Martin:

I have a map. Show me the airport.

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Now you request someone to show you a place on a map.

Man:

Turn right. Then go two roads.

You:

[I have a map. Show me the school.]

Woman:

Go to Nixon Road.

You:

[I have a map. Show me the airport.]

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Now, try to give directions to a place in your area. Listen to Martin Learner first.

Martin:

Where is the school?

Man:

Go four roads. Then turn right.

Martin:

Where is the airport?

Woman:

Turn left. Go straight ahead. The airport is on Nixon Road.

Martin:

Where is the school?

You:

[Go four roads. Then turn right.]

Martin:

Where is the airport?

You:

[Turn left. Go straight ahead. The airport is on Nixon Road.]

Man:

Where are you going?

Martin:

I'm going to Seattle. I'm a reporter. I'm going to write a story.

Man:

Are you from Seattle?

Martin:

No. I'm from Chicago. I live in Baltimore now.

Man:

Good luck.

Martin:

Thanks.