letSpeak Up!: Lost

Lost

Personal Experiences

Have you ever been lost? Where was it?
How long were you lost?
What was the scariest part of being lost?
Did you find your way alone or did someone help you?
Have you ever been lost at night? How did you feel?
Have you ever been lost in a forest or mountain? What happened?
Have you ever been lost as a child? How did you find your way?
What did you learn from getting lost?
Would you say getting lost is always a bad experience? Why or why not?
Have you ever lost someone while traveling? How did you find them?

Asking for Help

Do you feel comfortable asking strangers for directions?
Have you ever used a map to find your way?
How do you usually ask for help when you’re lost?
Have you ever helped someone who was lost? What did you do?
What phrases would you use to ask for directions in English?
Do you prefer asking for directions or figuring it out yourself?
Have you ever used an app to help you when lost? Which one?
Have you ever had trouble understanding directions from someone?
Do you think people today rely too much on GPS?
What would you do if you got lost in a place where no one speaks your language?

Getting Lost in a Foreign Country

Have you ever gotten lost while traveling abroad?
How did you find your way back?
Do you think getting lost in another country is exciting or stressful?
What’s the best way to avoid getting lost in a foreign place?
Have you ever lost your passport or important documents while traveling?
What is the scariest part of being lost in another country?
Do you think travel guides or tour groups help prevent getting lost?
Have you ever been separated from your travel group?
How do you prepare for travel so you don’t get lost?
If you got lost in a country with no internet, what would you do?

Getting Lost in a City

Have you ever gotten lost in a big city?
What’s the easiest way to get lost in an unfamiliar place?
Have you ever taken the wrong train or bus? What did you do?
How do you usually navigate a new city?
Do you think public transportation can be confusing?
What is your worst experience of getting lost in a city?
Do you think paper maps are still useful?
Have you ever wandered around a city just for fun?
What is the safest way to explore a city you don’t know?
Have you ever been lost in a shopping mall?

Getting Lost in Nature

Have you ever been lost in a forest or jungle?
What would you do if you got lost while hiking?
Do you know how to read a compass?
What should you bring when hiking to avoid getting lost?
Have you ever gotten lost at the beach or in the mountains?
What survival skills are useful when lost in the wild?
Do you think it’s easier to get lost in nature or in a city?
Have you ever followed the wrong trail when hiking?
Would you rather get lost in a forest or a desert? Why?
What advice would you give to someone who gets lost in nature?

Getting Lost as a Child

Do you remember getting lost as a child?
How did your parents react when you were lost?
What did you feel when you couldn’t find your family?
Have you ever lost a younger sibling or relative?
Where are common places where kids get lost?
How do parents teach kids to stay safe when lost?
Do you think getting lost helps children become more responsible?
Have you ever been lost in an amusement park?
What’s the best way to reunite with family when lost?
Did getting lost as a child change how you act as an adult?

Losing Things

Have you ever lost your wallet or phone?
What is the most valuable thing you’ve ever lost?
How do you feel when you lose something important?
Have you ever found something you lost a long time ago?
What do you usually do when you lose something?
Have you ever lost money and never found it?
Do you think losing things is sometimes a good lesson?
Have you ever lost your keys? What did you do?
Have you ever lost something on a trip? Did you get it back?
Do you consider yourself a forgetful person?

Fear of Getting Lost

Do you feel anxious when you get lost?
Have you ever panicked because you couldn’t find your way?
What is the scariest place to get lost in?
How do you stay calm when you are lost?
Do you think some people are more likely to get lost than others?
Have you ever felt lost in your own city?
What is worse: being lost alone or with someone else?
Have you ever had a bad experience because you were lost?
Do you think GPS makes people too dependent on technology?
How can someone build confidence in finding their way?

Lost in Translation

Have you ever struggled with a language barrier when lost?
Do you think knowing English helps prevent getting lost?
Have you ever used translation apps to ask for directions?
What is the best way to communicate when lost in another country?
Have you ever been misunderstood when asking for help?
Do you think language barriers make getting lost more stressful?
Have you ever learned key phrases in another language for travel?
How would you explain “I am lost” in another language?
Have you ever tried to use hand gestures when lost?
What would you do if you got lost in a country with a different writing system?

Getting Lost in Life

Have you ever felt “lost” in life?
What do you do when you don’t know what to do in life?
Have you ever made a big life decision while feeling lost?
Do you think feeling lost is a normal part of life?
What advice would you give to someone who feels lost in their career?
Have you ever changed your path because you felt lost?
Do you think feeling lost can lead to growth?
Have you ever felt lost after finishing school?
What’s the best way to find direction in life?
Do you believe people eventually find their way in life?