Mary's just landed in London and is heading off for the University of Studies.

But there's a problem.

She's already lost.

Mary, what's happened?

I think I got off at the wrong station.

And now I don't know which way to go.

It's time to ask for help.

Don't be scared.

You'll find Londoners helpful and friendly.

People just be polite and also in the way and see what they say.

Okay, here goes.

Uh, help me, will you?

I don't know where to go.

Well, sorry.

I'm in a rush.

You need to be polite.

Smile and start with excuse may.

Okay, then.

Excuse me.

Could you tell me the way to the university?

Off studies, please.

No, No, Never heard of it.

Oh, dear.

How am I going to find my way there?

Oh, I'll ask him.

I wonder if you could help me, Please.

Are you lost?

Yes, I am.

Please.

Could you give me directions to the University of Studies?

Yeah, course I'm going there myself.

It's my first day.

May do I don't suppose you could show me the way, could you?

Don't know why I'm studying there, though I should have gone to Oxford or Cambridge.

I did so well in my A levels.

But I suppose I can share my wisdom with the other undergrads.

Anyway.

Um, there's a sign.

My name is Daniel, by the way, are you just visiting?

No, I said, I'm studying here, too.

My name's Mary.

And look, there's a sign for the university.

Nice to meet you, Mabel.

I think it's a left turn, then straight on a d.

A Mary.

Let's hope he's not doing the same courses.

You he sounds like a complete loser.

An idiot.

Anyway, while Daniel's showing her where to go, let's look at the phrases she used to ask for directions.

Excuse me, could you tell me the way to I wonder if you could help me?

Please, Please, Could you give me directions to I don't suppose you could show me the way, could you?

You can practice these phrases, pick up a few more plus learned some top tips for traveling in the UK on our website at BBC Learning english dot com.

Now back to Mary.

I've got a feeling she's asked the wrong person for directions.

This Daniel seems like a bit of a numpty.

An idiot.

Strange.

I thought it was down here.

Maybe it was right at the junction.

Yep.

He's our Muppet.

A total idiot.

Oh, dear.

Maybe we should ask that policemen over there China will be fine.

Texi Tex a.