Changing the route · Explaining an obstacle on a route

Explaining an obstacle on a route in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Explaining an obstacle on a route.

Use an imperative such as turn or continue for directions. First, then and after that order the steps. Add a clear landmark to make the route easier to follow.

Context: Changing the route. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

The footbridge is closed today.

جسر المشاة مغلق اليوم.

Do not cross the busy road here.

لا تعبر الطريق المزدحم هنا.

Walk to the next pedestrian crossing instead.

سر إلى ممر المشاة التالي بدلًا من ذلك.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: The footbridge is closed today.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: سر إلى ممر المشاة التالي بدلًا من ذلك.