🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about places in your neighborhood and where they are.
You will practice:
✅ Common places in a town or city.
✅ There is and There are.
✅ Prepositions of place.
✅ Asking and giving simple directions.
✅ Describing your neighborhood.
1. 📝 Grammar
A. There is (Singular)
Use There is for one person, place, or thing.
Structure
There is + a/an + place.
Examples
There is a park near my house.
There is a school on Green Street.
There is a pharmacy next to the bank.
There is a bus stop in front of my house.
⭐ Remember: Use There is for one place.
B. There are (Plural)
Use There are for two or more places.
Structure
There are + number + plural noun.
Examples
There are two supermarkets in my neighborhood.
There are three parks near my house.
There are many cafés downtown.
There are five schools in this area.
⭐ Remember: Use There are for more than one place.
C. Prepositions of Place
These words tell us where something is.
| Preposition | Example |
|---|---|
| next to | The bank is next to the supermarket. |
| in front of | The bus stop is in front of the school. |
| behind | The park is behind the library. |
| between | The café is between the bank and the pharmacy. |
| across from | The supermarket is across from the park. |
| near | There is a gym near my house. |
| on | The library is on King Street. |
Examples
The bakery is next to the café.
The pharmacy is across from the park.
The school is behind the library.
The bus stop is in front of the supermarket.
D. Asking About Places
Singular
Is there a bank near here?
Where is the library?
Where is the bus stop?
Plural
Are there any parks nearby?
Where are the supermarkets?
Are there any cafés on this street?
2. 📖 Vocabulary
| Place | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supermarket | a big food store |
| grocery store | a small food store |
| bakery | a shop that sells bread and cakes |
| café | a small coffee shop |
| restaurant | a place to eat |
| park | a green place to relax |
| library | a place to read and borrow books |
| school | a place to study |
| hospital | a place for sick people |
| pharmacy | a place to buy medicine |
| bank | a place for money |
| post office | a place to send letters |
| bus stop | a place to catch a bus |
| gym | a place to exercise |
| police station | a place for police officers |
3. 💬 Useful Expressions
Asking About Places
Is there a supermarket near here?
Where is the pharmacy?
Is there a park nearby?
Are there any cafés on this street?
Where is the bus stop?
Is there a bank in your neighborhood?
Giving Information
There is a supermarket near my house.
There are two parks in my neighborhood.
The pharmacy is next to the bank.
The café is across from the park.
The school is behind the library.
The bus stop is in front of the supermarket.
It's on Green Street.
It's near the hospital.
4. ✨ Example Sentences
There is a supermarket near my house.
There are three cafés on my street.
The park is next to the school.
The library is across from the bank.
The pharmacy is behind the hospital.
There is a bakery on Main Street.
The bus stop is in front of the post office.
There are many shops downtown.
I go to the gym after work.
My favorite place is the park.
5. ❓ Questions and Answers
1
Q: Is there a supermarket near your house?
A: Yes, there is.
2
Q: Where is the pharmacy?
A: It's next to the bank.
3
Q: Are there any parks nearby?
A: Yes, there are two parks.
4
Q: Where is the library?
A: It's across from the school.
5
Q: Is there a café on this street?
A: Yes, there is.
6
Q: Where is the bus stop?
A: It's in front of the supermarket.
7
Q: Is there a hospital near here?
A: Yes, it's near the park.
8
Q: Are there any restaurants nearby?
A: Yes, there are three.
9
Q: Where is the bakery?
A: It's between the café and the bank.
10
Q: What's your favorite place in your neighborhood?
A: My favorite place is the park.
6. 🗣️ Conversation
Looking for a Place
Anna: Excuse me. Is there a pharmacy near here?
Ben: Yes, there is.
Anna: Where is it?
Ben: It's next to the supermarket.
Anna: Thank you! Is there a café nearby?
Ben: Yes. It's across from the park.
Anna: Great! And where is the bus stop?
Ben: It's in front of the café.
Anna: Thank you very much!
Ben: You're welcome. Have a nice day!
7. 📚 Reading
My Neighborhood
I live in a nice neighborhood. There are many places near my house.
There is a supermarket on Main Street. Next to the supermarket, there is a bakery. Every morning, I buy fresh bread there.
Across from the supermarket, there is a beautiful park. I like to walk there with my family.
There is also a library near the school. I read books there after class.
The pharmacy is between the bank and the post office. The bus stop is in front of the pharmacy.
I like my neighborhood because everything is close. It is clean, quiet, and friendly.
8. ✍️ Writing Practice
Write about your neighborhood.
Use these sentences.
I live in __________.
There is a __________ near my house.
There are __________ parks.
The supermarket is __________ the bank.
My favorite place is the __________.
I go there with my __________.
9. 🎯 Mini Practice
Choose the correct answer.
1.
"There ___ a park near my house."
a) is
b) are
c) am
✅ Answer: a) is
2.
"There ___ three schools in my town."
a) is
b) are
c) am
✅ Answer: b) are
3.
The café is ______ the bank.
a) next to
b) under
c) inside
✅ Answer: a) next to
4.
The supermarket is ______ the park.
a) across from
b) under
c) inside
✅ Answer: a) across from
5.
Which sentence is correct?
a) There are a pharmacy.
b) There is a pharmacy.
c) There is two pharmacies.
✅ Answer: b) There is a pharmacy.
6.
"Where is the library?"
a) It's next to the school.
b) There are two libraries.
c) Yes, they are.
✅ Answer: a) It's next to the school.
🗺️ Speaking Practice
Look at your neighborhood and answer these questions.
Is there a supermarket near your house?
Is there a park nearby?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Are there any restaurants on your street?
Where is the bus stop?
What is your favorite place in your neighborhood?
🌎 Culture Tip
In English-speaking countries, people often ask for directions politely. Start with:
Excuse me...
Could you help me?
For example:
Excuse me. Where is the nearest bank?
Excuse me. Is there a pharmacy near here?
People usually answer with simple directions such as:
It's next to the supermarket.
It's across from the park.
It's on Main Street.
⭐ Key Takeaways
✅ Use There is for one place.
There is a bank.
✅ Use There are for two or more places.
There are two parks.
✅ Learn these important prepositions:
next to
between
behind
in front of
across from
near
on
✅ Ask about places with:
Is there...?
Are there...?
Where is...?
Where are...?
🏆 A1 Speaking Challenge
Describe your neighborhood using five sentences.
Example
I live in Lima. There is a supermarket near my house. There are two parks in my neighborhood. The pharmacy is next to the bank. My favorite place is the library.
💡 English Tip: Native speakers often shorten "There is" to "There's" in everyday conversation. For example, instead of saying "There is a café near my house," you'll often hear "There's a café near my house." Learning this contraction will help you understand real English more easily.
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