B1 – Intermediate
Even in places with very good transport systems, people still have difficulties finding their way sometimes.
Veric, a young Singaporean man has been putting up his own signs in order to help people with directions around the city.
Listen to the audio and read the transcript about Veric, the gorilla way-finder from Singapore.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- Define “blind spot”. “Singapore has a very good public transport system, but one advocate says even the best systems have blind spots.” Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “gorilla” mean in this context, “The signs look official, but they are done by Veric, a young man who calls himself a gorilla way-finder.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What is a “commuter”? “The man’s goal is to make travel easier and clearer for commuters.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- Why did Veric start doing this?
- What is your opinion about what he is doing?
- What is your opinion about what Veric said about signages, “A good design is simple and easy to use, so people don’t have to think about it.”?
- Is it easy to find your way around your own city? Why or why not?
- How can going around a city be made easier and clearer for commuters?