Giving Instructions
Asking for Instructions
- How do you (do this)?
- How do I . . . ?
- What is the best way to . . . ?
- How do I go about it?
- What do you suggest?
- How do you suggest I proceed?
- What is the first step?
Giving Instructions
Sequencing
- First, (you) . . .
- Then, (you) . . .
- Next, (you) . . .
- Lastly, (you) . . .
Starting out
- Before you begin, (you should . . .)
- The first thing you do is . . . .
- I would start by . . .
- The best place to begin is . . .
Continuing
- After that,
- The next step is to . . .The next thing you do is . . .
- Once you’ve done that, then . . .
- When you finish that, then . . .
- To begin with,
Finishing
- The last step is . . .
- The last thing you do is . . .
- In the end,
- When you’ve finished,
- When you’ve completed all the steps,