ESOL Sc/E3.3c Ask for directions, instructions or explanation

Sc/E3.3 Make requests and ask questions to obtain information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Sc/E3.3c Ask for directions, instructions or explanation

• Use a range of direct and indirect ways of asking, including embedded questions. Examples: Ask for directions, e.g.: Excuse me. How do I get to ...? Do you know the way to ...? Can you tell me where ... is?
• Adapt register to suit the situation. Ask for explanation, e.g.: Would you mind explaining this to me? Can you explain what happened?

(See also Lr/E3.2c.)