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Conversation Beginner · Module 13 · Unit 61

Vocabulary for Places (Identifying landmarks like banks, cinemas, & offices)

Pre A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will talk about places around your neighborhood and learn useful everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What places are near your home?
  2. How do you find the bank around town?
  3. Have you ever visited a library after school?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • bank

    noun

    /bæŋk/

    Meaning:A place where people keep and manage money.

    I need to go to the bank today.

    Real Life Tip:

    Banks are commonly used for payments and savings in daily life.

  • library

    noun

    /ˈlaɪ.brer.i/

    Meaning:A place where people read or borrow books.

    She studies at the library after school.

    Real Life Tip:

    Libraries are quiet spaces often used for studying.

  • around the corner

    phrasal verb

    /əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːr.nər/

    Meaning:Very close by or nearby.

    The café is just around the corner.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common expression for describing nearby places.

  • take a left/right

    phrasal verb

    /teɪk ə left raɪt/

    Meaning:To turn left or right when navigating.

    Take a right at the traffic light.

    Real Life Tip:

    Frequently used when giving directions in cities.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are walking in their neighborhood trying to find a post office and library.
  • Daniel
    Do you know where the bank is?
  • Rachel
    Yes, it’s around the corner next to the library.
  • Daniel
    Great, I also need the post office.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Where is the bank located?
  2. What does Daniel need to find?
  3. How does Rachel give directions?

Exercise

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

  1. Where is the library located?

  2. What does 'around the corner' mean?

  3. The bank is ____ the library.

  4. I go to the ____ to read books.

  5. bank / the / is / next to / library / the

  6. corner / around / café / is / the

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you find places around your neighborhood?
  2. What’s around the corner from your home?
  3. Ever used a landmark to get somewhere?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Where is the nearest bank in your area?
  2. How do people find library around town?
  3. What landmarks help you find places?
  4. Is café around corner from your home?
  5. How do you go office every day?
  6. Do you prefer walking or bus nearby?
  7. What’s your favorite place in neighborhood?
  8. How far is post office from here?
  9. Do you use maps to find places?
  10. What building is next to your school?
Rachel
Go straight and take a left after the office.
  • Daniel
    Is it far from here?
  • Rachel
    No, it’s very close, just walk straight.
  • Daniel
    Perfect, I’ll go there after the bank.
  • Rachel
    You’ll find everything easily in this neighborhood.