🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to say where places are and ask for locations in English.
You will practice:
✅ There is and There are
✅ Prepositions of place
✅ Asking where places are
✅ Giving simple directions
✅ Talking about places in your town
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to say:
There is an ATM near the bank.
There are two cafés on this street.
Where is the nearest ATM?
1. 📝 Grammar
A. There Is (Singular)
Use There is for one person, place, or thing.
Structure
There is + a/an + place.
Examples
There is an ATM near the bank.
There is a pharmacy on this street.
There is a supermarket next to the café.
There is a bus stop in front of the hospital.
B. There Are (Plural)
Use There are for two or more places.
Structure
There are + number + plural noun.
Examples
There are two ATMs near the mall.
There are many shops on this street.
There are three restaurants near the park.
There are several cafés downtown.
C. Negative Forms
There isn't
There isn't an ATM on this street.
There isn't a bank near my house.
There aren't
There aren't any supermarkets nearby.
There aren't many buses today.
D. Questions
Singular
Is there an ATM nearby?
Is there a bank on this street?
Where is the nearest ATM?
Plural
Are there any ATMs near here?
Are there any cafés nearby?
Where are the restaurants?
E. Prepositions of Place
These words tell us where something is.
| Preposition | Example |
|---|---|
| next to | The ATM is next to the bank. |
| across from | The pharmacy is across from the park. |
| near | The supermarket is near the school. |
| in front of | The bus stop is in front of the mall. |
| behind | The café is behind the bank. |
| between | The ATM is between the pharmacy and the supermarket. |
| on | The bank is on King Street. |
| at | The ATM is at the corner. |
2. 📖 Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ATM | a machine to get money |
| bank | a place for money |
| supermarket | a large food store |
| grocery store | a small food store |
| pharmacy | a place to buy medicine |
| post office | a place to send letters |
| café | a place to drink coffee |
| restaurant | a place to eat |
| bus stop | a place to catch a bus |
| street | a road in a town or city |
| corner | where two streets meet |
| block | part of a street between two corners |
| mall | a shopping center |
| gas station | a place to buy fuel |
| traffic light | red, yellow, and green lights for traffic |
3. 💬 Useful Expressions
Asking About Places
Is there an ATM near here?
Where is the nearest ATM?
Is there a bank nearby?
Are there any cafés on this street?
Is there a supermarket close by?
Where is the pharmacy?
Giving Directions
There is an ATM next to the bank.
It's across from the supermarket.
It's near the bus stop.
It's at the corner.
Go straight.
Turn left.
Turn right.
It's on your left.
It's on your right.
4. ✨ Example Sentences
There is an ATM near my house.
There are two banks on this street.
The pharmacy is next to the supermarket.
The café is across from the park.
There isn't a bank here.
There are many shops downtown.
The bus stop is in front of the mall.
The post office is behind the library.
There is a restaurant at the corner.
The ATM is easy to find.
5. ❓ Questions and Answers
1
Q: Is there an ATM near here?
A: Yes, there is.
2
Q: Where is the nearest ATM?
A: It's next to the bank.
3
Q: Are there any ATMs nearby?
A: Yes, there are two.
4
Q: Is there a pharmacy on this street?
A: Yes, there is.
5
Q: Where is the supermarket?
A: It's across from the park.
6
Q: Is there a bank near the mall?
A: No, there isn't.
7
Q: Where is the post office?
A: It's behind the library.
8
Q: Are there any restaurants nearby?
A: Yes, there are three.
9
Q: Is there a bus stop near the bank?
A: Yes, there is.
10
Q: Where is the gas station?
A: It's at the corner.
6. 🗣️ Conversation
Looking for an ATM
Lisa: Excuse me. Is there an ATM near here?
Mark: Yes, there is.
Lisa: Where is it?
Mark: It's next to the supermarket.
Lisa: Is it far?
Mark: No. Go straight and turn left. It's on your right.
Lisa: Thank you very much!
Mark: You're welcome!
7. 📚 Reading
Finding an ATM
Tom is in a new city. He needs some cash, but he does not know where the nearest ATM is.
He asks a woman, "Excuse me. Is there an ATM near here?"
She smiles and says, "Yes. There is an ATM next to the bank. Go straight for one block. Turn right. The ATM is on your left."
Tom says, "Thank you!"
After using the ATM, he goes to a café across from the bank and has a cup of coffee.
Tom is happy because people are friendly and it is easy to ask for directions.
8. ✍️ Writing Practice
Write about places near your home.
Use these sentences.
There is a __________ near my house.
There are __________ on my street.
The bank is __________ the supermarket.
The pharmacy is __________ the park.
My favorite place is the __________.
I go there every __________.
9. 🎯 Mini Practice
Choose the correct answer.
1.
"There ___ an ATM near the bank."
a) is
b) are
c) am
✅ Answer: a) is
2.
"There ___ three cafés on this street."
a) is
b) are
c) am
✅ Answer: b) are
3.
The ATM is ______ the supermarket.
a) next to
b) under
c) inside
✅ Answer: a) next to
4.
The pharmacy is ______ the park.
a) across from
b) behind of
c) under
✅ Answer: a) across from
5.
Which sentence is correct?
a) There are an ATM.
b) There is an ATM.
c) There is two ATMs.
✅ Answer: b) There is an ATM.
6.
"Where is the bank?"
a) It's next to the post office.
b) There are two banks.
c) Yes, there is.
✅ Answer: a) It's next to the post office.
🗺️ Speaking Practice
Answer these questions.
Is there a bank near your house?
Is there an ATM on your street?
Where is the nearest supermarket?
Are there any cafés nearby?
Where is the nearest bus stop?
What is your favorite place in your neighborhood?
🌎 Culture Tip
When asking for directions in English, always begin politely.
Say:
Excuse me.
Excuse me, can you help me?
Then ask:
Where is the nearest ATM?
Is there a bank near here?
People often answer with short directions such as:
Go straight.
Turn left.
Turn right.
It's on your left.
It's on your right.
These expressions are very common in everyday English.
⭐ Key Takeaways
✅ Use There is for one place.
There is an ATM.
✅ Use There are for two or more places.
There are two ATMs.
✅ Learn these important prepositions:
next to
near
between
behind
in front of
across from
on
at
✅ Ask about places with:
Is there...?
Are there...?
Where is...?
Where are...?
✅ Give simple directions with:
Go straight.
Turn left.
Turn right.
It's on your left.
It's on your right.
🏆 A1 Speaking Challenge
Describe your street using five sentences.
Example
There is a supermarket near my house. There is an ATM next to the bank. There are two cafés on my street. The pharmacy is across from the park. I like my neighborhood.
💡 English Tip: In everyday English, native speakers often use "There's" instead of "There is." For example, "There's an ATM near the bank." They also shorten "It is" to "It's." Learning these contractions will help you sound more natural and understand spoken English more easily.
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