Giving clear instructions is a very useful skill — at work, in training, and in everyday life. Use the imperative form of the verb and sequence words to make the steps easy to follow. 'First, open the expenses system. Then, click on New Claim. After that, enter the date and amount for each item. Make sure you attach the receipt for every expense. Avoid entering items without receipts — they will be rejected automatically. Next, check the total and select your manager for approval. Finally, click Submit and wait for the confirmation email.' Clear instructions save time, reduce errors, and show professionalism. Everyone benefits.

💡 Did you know? IKEA instruction manuals famously use no words at all — only diagrams and illustrations. Research shows that visual plus written instructions together improve task completion by up to 323% compared to words alone.