How to ask for directions in English:
Formal:
Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to... (place)?
I'm looking for the best way to get to... (place). Could you help me?
Pardon me, but I'm lost. Could you direct me to... (place)?
Informal:
Hey, do you know how to get to... (place)?
Can you help me find my way to... (place)?
I'm trying to get to... (place). Can you give me directions?
Additional tips:
Be specific about your destination. For example, instead of saying "the grocery store," say "the Safeway grocery store on Elm Street."
If you know the general direction you're headed, let the person know. For example, you could say "I'm coming from the library and I need to get to the train station."
If you're using a map or GPS, let the person know so they can tailor their directions accordingly.
Be polite and thank the person for their help.
Here are some examples of how to ask for directions in different situations:
On the street:
Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the nearest park?
In a taxi:
Driver, could you please take me to the airport?
At a train station:
Pardon me, but I'm lost. Could you direct me to Platform 9?
In a tourist information office:
I'm looking for the best way to get to the castle. Could you help me?
I hope this helps!