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Conversation Beginner · Module 8 · Unit 36

Places in Town (park, bank, supermarket, school)

A1 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss daily destinations and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Is there a park near your home?
  2. Do you go to the supermarket?
  3. What is your favorite place in town?

Listen and Repeat

  • I go to the park on weekends.

  • I usually go to the bank in the morning.

  • I buy food at the supermarket.

  • I go to school every day.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • errand

    Noun

    /ˈɛrənd/

    Meaning:A short trip to do a task.

    I have to run an errand.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for quick chores.

  • neighborhood

    Noun

    /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

    Meaning:The area where you live.

    I like my neighborhood.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe your community.

  • pop in

    Phrasal Verb

    /pɒp ɪn/

    Meaning:To visit briefly.

    I will pop in to the bank.

    Real Life Tip:

    Casual way to say visit.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing their busy schedules in the neighborhood.
  • Daniel
    Rachel, do you have time to chill today?
  • Rachel
    Not really! I have an errand to run.
  • Daniel
    Where are you going?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Does Rachel have time to chill?
  2. Is she going to the bank?
  3. Does she love the hustle and bustle?

Point and Tell Me

  • I go to the ____ on weekends.

  • I usually go to the ____ in the morning.

  • I buy food at the ____.

  • I go to ____ every day.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I have an ____ to run.

  2. I live in this ____.

  3. I ____ to the bank every morning.

  4. go / I / to / park / the

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you often run an errand?
  2. Do you like your neighborhood?
  3. Do you pop in to the bank?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Is there a park near your home?
  2. Do you go to the supermarket?
  3. What is your favorite place in town?
  4. Is there a school nearby?
  5. Do you visit the market?
  6. Do you like your town?
  7. What places do you visit often?
  8. Is your town big or small?

hustle and bustle

Idiom

/ˈhʌsəl ænd ˈbʌsəl/

Meaning:Busy, active life.

I love the city hustle and bustle.

Real Life Tip:

Used for busy cities.

  • chill

    Slang

    /tʃɪl/

    Meaning:Relax.

    I just want to chill at the park.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very popular slang.

    • Rachel
    I need to pop in to the bank.
  • Daniel
    It is crazy in this neighborhood.
  • Rachel
    I love the hustle and bustle though!
  • Daniel
    Fair enough. See you later?
  • Rachel
    Yes, after I buy my food!