Asking for Directions

There is a moment in almost every trip when the map on your phone stops making sense, the street names look different from what you expected, your battery is almost dead, and you realize you are a little bit lost. Your heart beats faster, you look left and right, and you think, "Where am I?"

En qué consiste

There is a moment in almost every trip when the map on your phone stops making sense, the street names look different from what you expected, your battery is almost dead, and you realize you are a little bit lost. Your heart beats faster, you look left and right, and you think, "Where am I?" Do not worry. Getting lost is a normal part of traveling, and sometimes it even leads to the best discoveries: a beautiful little street, a café you would never have found, or a kind person who changes your day. The secret is knowing how to ask for directions in English calmly and politely, and understanding the answers people give you. The most important rule when you ask a stranger for help is to start politely. Begin with "Excuse me" to get their attention without scaring them, add a smile, and then ask your question. For example: "Excuse me, could you help me? Let's talk — 10 questions to discuss with your voice tutor: 1. Have you ever gotten lost in a new city? What happened? 2. Do you prefer using Google Maps or asking people for directions? Why? 3. What are the most useful direction words in English for you? 4. How do you feel when a stranger asks you for directions in your city? 5. Can you explain how to get from your house to a famous place in Puerto Rico in English? 6. What do you do when you do not understand someone's directions? 7. Do you think people in big cities are helpful to tourists? Why or why not? 8. What would you do if your phone battery died while you were lost? 9. Tell a story about a place you discovered by accident while traveling. 10. Why is it important to stay calm when you are lost in another country? 📖 La lectura completa llegará en una actualización (la plataforma ahora limita el texto por lección).

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Preguntas que te hacemos para ajustar la ayuda

Para ajustar la ayuda a tu situación, a medida que avanza la conversación te preguntamos:

• ¿Ya recibiste una notificación, carta o cargo relacionado con asking for Directions? ¿Quién lo emitió: la junta, la administración o un tercero?
• ¿Tienes el reglamento, la carta o el estado de cuenta donde aparece este tema?
• ¿En qué país está tu condominio o apartamento?
• ¿Qué tipo de propiedad es: condominio, apartamento, cooperativa, townhouse u otro?
• ¿Qué tipo de junta tienes: electa por los propietarios, controlada por el desarrollador u otra?
• ¿Quién administra: una compañía de administración profesional, la propia junta u otro modelo?

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