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Conversation Beginner · Module 8 · Unit 37

Talking About Locations (next to, near, behind, in front of)

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Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will learn how to describe where places are located in your neighborhood.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Is the bank near your home?
  2. Is your school next to a shop?
  3. What is near your house?

Listen and Repeat

  • The bank is next to the supermarket.

  • The park is near my house.

  • The school is behind the bank.

  • The supermarket is in front of the school.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • location

    Noun

    /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

    Meaning:A specific place.

    This is a great location.

    Real Life Tip:

    Use to talk about places.

  • convenient

    Adjective

    /kənˈviːniənt/

    Meaning:Easy to reach.

    The store is convenient.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for accessibility.

  • get around

    Phrasal Verb

    /ɡɛt əˈraʊnd/

    Meaning:To travel in a place.

    It is easy to get around.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common for travel.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing locations in their neighborhood.
  • Daniel
    Is the bank near the park?
  • Rachel
    No, it is next to the supermarket.
  • Daniel
    Oh, that is convenient!

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Is the bank next to the park?
  2. Is the school behind the bank?
  3. Is the park dope?

Point and Tell Me

  • The bank is ____ to the supermarket.

  • The park is ____ my house.

  • The school is ____ the bank.

  • The supermarket is ____ of the school.

Exercise

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

  1. What is the ____ of the bank?

  2. This store is so ____.

  3. It ____ easy to get around.

  4. is / bank / next / the / to / supermarket / the

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Is your house in a convenient location?
  2. Do you like to go off the beaten path?
  3. Is your school dope?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Is the bank near your home?
  2. Is your school next to a shop?
  3. What is near your house?
  4. Is there a hospital nearby?
  5. Do you live near the city center?
  6. Can you find shops easily?
  7. Is your home far from school?
  8. What places are close to you?

off the beaten path

Idiom

/ɒf ðə ˈbiːtən pæθ/

Meaning:In a quiet, remote place.

I like places off the beaten path.

Real Life Tip:

Used for hidden spots.

  • dope

    Slang

    /doʊp/

    Meaning:Very good/cool.

    That park is dope!

    Real Life Tip:

    Very informal.

    • Rachel
    Yes, but the school is behind it.
  • Daniel
    And the park? Is it dope?
  • Rachel
    It is, but it is a bit off the beaten path.
  • Daniel
    I want to see it.
  • Rachel
    It is easy to get around there.