Task 6 – Giving Directions
Giving Directions:
Explain how to get to a place by walking or driving.
Key: Identify from and to locations. Use landmarks, distance, road type, intersections, and turning points to ensure the listener can clearly follow your directions.
Key words:
沿着……
一直往前走
一直往前开
向/往左拐
向/往右拐
停车牌
街牌
门牌
交通灯（红绿灯）
十字路口
丁字路口
三叉路口
四叉路口
高速公路
立交桥
隧道 (suìdào / tunnel)
人行道
斑马线
单行线
双行线
路牙 / 马路牙子
路肩
地标
Key Linguistic / Performance Focus
- Directional language (左转/右转/直走/往前走/路口/红绿灯)
- Landmarks and reference points (在…旁边/对面/附近)
- Distance/time markers (大概…分钟/…米/…个路口)
- Route checks (如果你看到…就说明…; 走错了怎么办)
Common Ceiling Problems
- Too vague without clear landmarks
- Confusing left/right and sequencing
- No distance or timing cues
- Missing starting point or destination confirmation
- Overuse of simple sentence structures
- Excessive pauses that interrupt discourse flow
- A large number of grammar mistakes
- No route-check or correction step (走错了怎么办)
- Memorized-sounding delivery
Practice Resources
Sample Files (Coming Soon)
Click to View Practice Topic Bank
- 开车怎么从语言学院去渔人码头/情人角…
How do you drive from DLIFLC to Fisherman’s Wharf / Lover’s Point?
- 请问邮局怎么走？
How do I get to the post office?
- 你住在校园的外面，你每天是怎么从家里开车到学院的？
If you live off campus, how do you drive from your home to the institute every day?
- 请问去梅西百货商店怎么走？
How do I get to Macy’s department store?
Suggested Practice Method
- Pick one route and list 6–10 direction steps with landmarks.
- Add distance/time markers at least 3 times.
- Include a correction step (走错了怎么办).
- Record 1–2 minutes; check clarity and route logic.
- Practice as a dialogue: one person asks questions; you clarify.
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