WHAT TO DO: Knowing how to give and follow directions makes life easier—whether you’re finding a café, guiding someone to the airport, or telling a friend where the bookstore is. In this activity, you’ll practice using clear, simple words to help people get where they need to go.
Public Places
Mall (food court, clothing store, escalators, restrooms, bookstore)
Airport (check-in, gate, baggage claim, restrooms, coffee shop)
Train Station (ticket counter, platform, waiting area, luggage storage)
Library (fiction section, non-fiction section, computers, front desk)
Post Office (mailbox area, package pickup, counter, stamp machine)
Hospital (emergency room, waiting area, reception, pharmacy)
School (classrooms, library, cafeteria, principal’s office)
Supermarket/Market (produce, dairy, bakery, canned goods)
Clothing Store (shirts, pants, shoes, fitting rooms, checkout)
Electronics Store (computers, TVs, phones, accessories)
Bookstore (fiction, magazines, children’s books, cashier)
Furniture Store (bedroom section, living room section, rugs)
Shops & Stores
Neighborhood Street Map (houses, park, bus stop, grocery store)
Small Town Center (café, post office, bank, park)
Park (playground, picnic area, walking path, pond)
Zoo (lion enclosure, aquarium, food court, entrance)
Beach Area (lifeguard tower, snack stand, rental shop, restrooms)
Neighborhood & Outdoor Spaces
Living Room (couch, coffee table, TV, bookshelf)
Kitchen (fridge, stove, sink, counter, table)
Bedroom (bed, nightstand, closet, lamp)
Restroom (toilet, sink, mirror, bathtub)
Closet (shelves, clothes rack, shoe rack)
Pantry (canned goods, spices, rice container)
Office (desk, computer, printer, file cabinet)
Garage (car, shelves, tools, storage boxes)