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Aug 2024
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#27- Getting Lost and Asking for Directi...

Gabby | English with Gabby
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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast! 

Have you ever been lost in a foreign country and had no idea where to go or how to ask for help? In this episode, I'll be teaching you essential vocabulary for getting lost, asking for directions and giving directions. These 16 slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about travel, getting lost and direction will help you know exactly what to say the next time you need help finding a place. You'll learn expressions like "off the beaten path," "all turned around," "out in the boondocks," "wander off," and "drift off."

Join Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from New York City, as she teaches you how to confidently ask for and give directions in English. We'll also explore common questions and phrases you need to know to ask for directions.

Listen for practical examples, a vocabulary-packed story, and tips on using these expressions in real-life situations. Don't forget to download the study guide linked HERE for practice activities, definitions, examples and a transcript of the episode.

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