You know how to ask for directions ，but do you know how to give directions to a stranger ？Here is some advice for you to give him or her directions briefly and clearly .
    Shortcuts （捷徑） may be faster ，but they can also be more difficult to follow !If the person is lost or has a poor sense （感覺(jué)） of direction ，give him or her directions with few turns .For example ，make a left on Baker street ，then a right at the lights ，and go straight al the way down that road until you get to the Center Park .
    How far do people need to go along a special road ？There are several different ways to tell them ：
? How many blocks or streets they'll pass ？This works better in a city than in the country ，because in the city there are more cross - streets to count ，but in the country the space between them makes it easier to lose count .For example ：" Go down that street ，passing 4 side roads along the way ."
? How many traffic lights they'll pass ？This is good ，but you must be right about the number !For example ：" You are going to pass three traffic lights before the turn ."
? How much time it'll take ？If the person spends a short time on that road ，your direction can be accurate（精確的）.But if the person spends a longer time，your direction will become inaccurate because you may not know how fast the person drives .For example，" It should be about five minutes on the highway ."
    If it's not a simple crossing ，give a few other details （細(xì)節(jié)）.Otherwise ，tell them to turn left or right .Give them a street name and one landmark （a traffic light or a certain store）.For example，" Turn left at the traffic lights onto Foster ，heading east ."
    Make sure they heard you correctly and understand the route（路線）you gave to them .The best way is to ask them to tell you what they have learned .But remember not to shout at them if they are confused（混淆）.

How to（1） give directions briefly and clearly give directions briefly and clearly
Think of the（2） simplest simplest routes	Tell them direction with fewest turns
Tel the distance （距離）	? Tell them how many blocks or streets they need to pass . ? Tell them the number of traffic lights they need to pass . ? Tell them how long it will take according to（3） the person's speed the person's speed .
Show turns（4） clearly clearly	Give more details such as the street name and landmarks so that they won't head in wrong directions .
Make sure they have learned the right direction	Have them repeat the directions to you and remember to（5） be patient be patient .