Places in town

English course · A1 · Beginner · 6 short videos

Goal — I can ask where places are and understand the answer.

Grammar — There is / There are, Is there…?, Where is…?, next to, opposite, near

Words — bank, station, park, supermarket, pharmacy, toilets, street, far, near, minutes, excuse me

The videos of this unit

Lost in London? Ask this.

Mia Excuse me, is there a bank near here?

Lily Yes, there's a bank next to the park.

Mia Is it far?

Lily No, it's five minutes.

Mia Thank you so much!

Lily You're welcome, dear.

Useful expression Is there a bank near here? — Ask it when you look for a place in town.

Two friends, one city.

Zoe I'm at the station. Where are you?

Mia I'm opposite the supermarket.

Zoe Is there a café there?

Mia Yes, Bean There!

Zoe Great, see you there in ten minutes.

Useful expression I'm opposite the supermarket. — Use “opposite” to say what is on the other side.

Where is it exactly?

Word opposite /ˈɒpəzɪt/ — On the other side, facing something.

Stop saying “There is two banks”.

Common mistake ~~There is two banks.~~ → There are two banks.

Why: One thing: there is. Two or more: there are.

Short sound or long sound?

Word live /lɪv/ / leave /liːv/

Astuce (live) : “live” is short and relaxed. “leave” is long: smile and hold the sound.

Town quiz: 4 questions!