DAILY BASIS ENGLISH COURSE

A2 Elementary

Describe your neighborhood

There is a park near my house, and there's a bakery on the corner.
By the end of this class, students will be able to describe places in their neighborhood, say where things are, and talk about what they like or don't like about the area.
Contents

Introduction

Two people talking outside.

Read the neighborhood sentences and think about your area.

There is a park near my house.

The supermarket is across from the pharmacy.

My neighborhood is quiet during the week.

When we describe a neighborhood, we often talk about places, location, and general atmosphere.

Choose the correct answer.

1. What is near the house?

2. Where is the supermarket?

3. How is the neighborhood during the week?

Score: 0 out of 3

Presentation

Laura is telling Eric about the neighborhood where she lives.

Eric: Do you like your neighborhood?

Laura: Yes, I do. It's quiet and very convenient.

Eric: What places are near your house?

Laura: There is a bakery, a pharmacy, and a small park nearby.

Eric: Is there a supermarket too?

Laura: Yes. It's across from the pharmacy.

Eric: That sounds nice.

Meaning

We describe neighborhoods with there is / there are, place words, and location expressions such as near, next to, and across from.

Descrevemos bairros com there is / there are, nomes de lugares e expressões de localização como near, next to e across from.

  • Places: park, bakery, pharmacy, supermarket
  • Location: near my house, next to the bank, across from the pharmacy
  • Opinion: It's quiet. / It's busy.
  • Convenience: Everything is close.

Pronunciation + Form

We often start descriptions with There is for one place and There are for two or more places.

Places
park
shop
town
Location
near
next to
across from
Model Sentences
There is a park near my house.
The bakery is next to the bank.
The supermarket is across from the pharmacy.

Practice

Complete the neighborhood sentences with the correct place or location word.

There is a
near my house.
The bakery is
to the bank.
The supermarket is across
the pharmacy.
My neighborhood is very
at night.
There
two cafes on my street.
Score: 0 out of 5

Choose the best response.

1. What places are near your house?

2. Is there a park in your neighborhood?

3. Where is the supermarket?

4. How is your neighborhood?

Score: 0 out of 4

Production

Describe your neighborhood to a partner. Try to mention places, location, and one opinion.

  • What places are near your house?
  • Is your neighborhood quiet or busy?
  • What's across from your home or apartment?
  • What place do you like most in your neighborhood?