podcastsinenglish Level 1.132 The road to nowhere
Mar 30, 2017
What’s the secret to navigating without getting lost? The hosts share their amusing experiences of giving directions using quirky landmarks instead of street names. They dive into the confusion caused by outdated sat-navs, highlighting hilarious moments when guests went astray. Paper maps come into play as they discuss driving arguments, revealing the chaos that ensues even with a map in hand. Finally, they invite listeners to weigh in on their preferred navigation methods—tradition versus technology!
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House Between Two Villages
- Richard and Unknown Host describe their hard-to-find house between two villages with no street name or number.
- They give landmark-based directions like "turn left at the bus stop" and "turn right at the olive tree."
Visitors Lost Using Sat‑Nav
- They recount visitors getting lost when ignoring their directions and using sat-nav instead.
- Examples include Sue circling for ages and the host's father going the wrong way through Coimbra.
Sat‑Navs Need Updating
- Richard notes that old sat‑navs can fail because roads change and require updates.
- He suggests combining sat‑nav guidance with watching road signs to avoid errors.