Asking and giving directions When you want to ask for directions on the street in Korea, it is best
to start with ½Ç·ÊÇÕ´Ï´Ù 'Excuse me', a polite way to seek someone's
attention.
People on the street will expect this expression to be followed by an
inquiry
concerning directions, and hence will be ready for it. ¸»¾¸ Á» ¹¯°Ú½À´Ï´Ù
(lit. 'I will ask you something') can immediately follow ½Ç·ÊÇÕ´Ï´Ù.
(1) A: Àú, ½Ç·ÊÇÕ´Ï´Ù. ¸»¾¸ Á» ¹¯°Ú½À´Ï´Ù.
(Note: Àú... is used at the beginning of conversation to get the other person's attention, and also for hesitation.) When you want to get more specific directions, you may ask ¾î¶»°Ô °¡¿ä?
For instance,
(À¸)·Î °¡¼¼¿ä 'Go toward the direction of...' is often used to give
directions. More expressions about direction:
[¿¬½À 1] (Pair work) Ask and give directions for each location on the basis of dialogues (1) and (2) above. (1) ÀºÇà
[¿¬½À 2] (Pair work) Use real-life information at your campus.
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