A2 · ElementarySpanish Vocabulary

Asking Directions

The short answer

You are lost in an unfamiliar city and stop a passerby to ask how to get to the train station.

What you'll practise

12 practice scenes · CEFR A2 · Elementary

1Finding the Train Station
2Finding a Nearby Pharmacy
3Navigating a Shopping Centre
4Following Street Directions
5Using Landmarks as Guides
6Getting Around a New Neighbourhood
7Getting to the Museum
8Confirming Left or Right
9Using Landmarks to Give Directions
10Giving Directions Over the Phone
11Admitting You Are Lost
12Asking How Far and How Long

Example scenarios

Finding the Train Station

You are lost in an unfamiliar city and stop a passerby to ask how to get to the train station.

Finding a Nearby Pharmacy

You feel unwell and ask someone on the street where the nearest pharmacy is and how far away it is.

Navigating a Shopping Centre

Inside a large shopping centre you ask a security guard which floor a particular shop is on.

Following Street Directions

A local gives you turn-by-turn directions through several streets and you confirm that you have understood.

Common questions

What vocabulary does the "Asking Directions" unit teach?

The Asking Directions unit teaches vocabulary used in situations such as finding the train station, finding a nearby pharmacy, navigating a shopping centre across 12 practice scenes.

What CEFR level is "Asking Directions"?

The Asking Directions topic is taught at CEFR A2 level. CEFR levels run from A1 (complete beginner) through C2 (mastery). A2 represents elementary Spanish.

What real situations does "Asking Directions" prepare you for?

The first practice scene is: "You are lost in an unfamiliar city and stop a passerby to ask how to get to the train station." All scenes are designed to mirror authentic Spanish-speaking situations you are likely to encounter.

How does Rumbo teach "Asking Directions" vocabulary?

Rumbo teaches Asking Directions vocabulary through AI-generated conversational scenes. Every word appears in context — paired with a native-style dialogue matched to your Spanish variant and goal — rather than through isolated flashcard drilling.

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