Lesson 9 Title: Places in Town
Subtitle: Lesson 9
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we are going to talk about places in town, learn vocabulary related to different places, practice using prepositions of place, and learn how to ask for and give directions.

Let's begin!

• Learn vocabulary for common places in town.
• Use prepositions of place to describe where things are.
• Practice asking for and giving directions.

Let’s start by learning some common places you might find in a town or city.
These words will help you describe where things are and how to get there.

School:
The school is next to the park.

Park:
There are many trees in the park.

Supermarket:
I buy food at the supermarket.

Bank:
The bank is on the corner.

Library:
The library is near the school.

Hospital:
The hospital is across from the bank.

Post office:
The post office is next to the supermarket.

Restaurant:
We eat at the restaurant.

Bus stop:
The bus stop is in front of the bank.

Exercise:
Match the place with the correct image:

Now that we know some places in town, let’s learn how to describe where they are using prepositions of place.
These words help us talk about the location of things.

In:
The park is in the city center.

On:
The bank is on Main Street.

Under:
The keys are under the table.

Next to:
The school is next to the park.

In front of:
The bus stop is in front of the bank.

Behind:
The library is behind the school.

Between:
The restaurant is between the bank and the post office.

Across from:
The hospital is across from the bank.

Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:

1: The park is ___ the school.
2: The bank is ___ Main Street.
3: The library is ___ the school.

When you are in a new place, it’s important to know how to ask for directions.
Here are some questions you can use to find your way around.

◦ How do I get to the (library)?
◦ Where is the (supermarket)?
◦ Can you tell me the way to the (park)?
◦ Is there a (bank) near here?

Examples Dialogue:



Exercise:
Practice asking for directions with a partner.
Use the vocabulary and prepositions we learned.

Examples Dialogue:

Now, let’s practice giving directions.
When someone asks you how to get somewhere, you can use these phrases.

Go straight:
Go straight down this street.

Turn left ◦ right:
Turn left at the corner.

It’s on your left ◦ right:
The bank is on your right.

Go past:
Go past the supermarket and it’s on your left.

It’s next to ◦ between ◦ across from:
It’s next to the school.

Examples Dialogue:



Exercise:
Practice giving directions with a partner.
Use the phrases we learned.

Examples Dialogue:

Let’s practice describing the location of different places in town.
Use the vocabulary and prepositions we learned.

◦ The supermarket is next to the bank.
◦ The park is between the school and the library.
◦ The bus stop is across from the restaurant.

Exercise:
Look at the map and describe where the places are using prepositions of place.

Example:
The library is behind the school.

Let’s listen to a short conversation about asking for and giving directions.
Listen carefully and answer the questions.

Play Audio

Exercise:
Answer these questions based on the listening:

1. What place is the person looking for?
2. What directions are given?

Let’s review what we learned today and do some practice exercises.

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition or direction:

1. The bank is ___ the supermarket.
2. Go ___ and the library is on your right.
3. The park is ___ the school and the library.

Great job today!
For homework, draw a simple map of your town or neighborhood.

Label the different places and write directions from your house to one of the places on your map.

Example:

• Draw your house, school, supermarket, and park.

• Write: ‘Go straight, turn left at the school, and the park is on your right.’

We will continue learning more in our next class.
Goodbye!