Suppose you're in London and trying to find the bus to take you to Hyde Park. This should be easy. But if you can't speak the language, it can be a problem. What will you do?
Know the place you want to go.
You can always tell others the name of the place where you want to go. Whatever it is, if you do a little homework to remember its name, you can ask the way much more easily.
lf you're not sure about your pronunciation when asking the way, you'd better take a map or a picture of the place where you want to go. As the old saying goes,"."
Use body language.
For example, you can draw the shape of the Eiffel Tower in the air. It gives people an idea of where you are going.
Most important of all, be polite when asking the way. Finally, you'll find your way.
| A. It may be a place of interest, or simply a street. B. A picture can say a thousand words. C. Body language can be helpful in making others understand where you want to go. D. Here is some advice on how to ask the way in a foreign country. E. Take a map or a picture. |
