Giving Directions to a Stranger
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Directions & Places
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min
A stranger stops you and asks for help.
You can give them clear directions.
First, smile and listen to their question.
Speak slowly so they can understand you.
Use simple words like left, right, and straight.
Point your finger to show the way.
Mention a landmark they can look for.
Tell them how many streets to pass.
Say if the place is near or far.
Ask if they understood your directions.
Repeat the directions if they seem confused.
Helping a stranger feels really good.
Clear directions can make their day better.
Key Vocabulary
Confused (adj) (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.UK: kənˈfjuːzdUS: kənˈfjuːzdLearn more
Directions (n) A course along which someone or something moves.UK: dɪˈrɛkʃənzUS: dəˈrɛkʃənzLearn more
Landmark (n) An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).UK: ˈlændmɑːkUS: ˈlændmɑːrkLearn more
Repeat (v) Say again something one has already said.UK: rɪˈpiːtUS: rɪˈpiːtLearn more
Stranger (n) A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.UK: ˈstreɪndʒə(r)US: ˈstreɪndʒərLearn more
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