16 | Walking Routes

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Walking Routes"

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SEWT Team
October 09, 2025

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Knowing how to talk about “walking routes” can help you navigate your community, give or receive directions, and enjoy everyday conversations about exercise or travel. As an ESL learner, being able to describe where you walk, how long it takes, or what you see along the way will improve your fluency and confidence in real-life situations. Today’s vocabulary will help you describe your surroundings and daily habits more clearly. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Route (Noun): A specific path or direction taken to get from one place to another.

  2. Sidewalk (Noun): A paved path for walking along the side of a road.

  3. Scenic (Adjective): Attractive or beautiful to look at, especially in nature.

  4. Shortcut (Noun): A quicker or more direct way to get somewhere.

  5. Pedestrian (Noun): A person who is walking in an area used by others or vehicles.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Route

    • I take the same route to school every morning.

    • What’s the safest route to the park?

    • She found a shorter route by going through the alley.

  2. Sidewalk

    • Please stay on the sidewalk for safety.

    • The sidewalk was crowded with people walking their dogs.

    • The city just repaired the broken sidewalk near my street.

  3. Scenic

    • This trail has a scenic view of the lake.

    • We took a scenic route through the hills.

    • The most scenic walks are in the park during autumn.

  4. Shortcut

    • I found a shortcut through the neighborhood that saves five minutes.

    • He always takes a shortcut behind the library.

    • That path looks like a shortcut, but it’s actually longer.

  5. Pedestrian

    • This street is very busy, so pedestrians should be careful.

    • The city added more signs to protect pedestrians.

    • Pedestrians must wait for the light to cross safely.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Every morning, I take a scenic walk to the library using a quiet sidewalk that goes through the neighborhood. I used to take a longer route, but recently I found a shortcut that saves me about ten minutes. It’s nice to see other pedestrians out for walks, especially during nice weather. I always feel more relaxed when I walk instead of driving. Having a peaceful walking route helps me clear my head and enjoy a slower start to the day.