This topic focuses on talking about living in the same neighborhood or street as others. It introduces vocabulary and grammar to describe the location of homes, neighbors, and community dynamics. Students will learn to use prepositions of place, basic adjectives, and the present simple tense to talk about their surroundings and relationships with people nearby.
GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple for Stating Facts
The present simple tense is used to describe facts and routines.
Examples:
- We live on the same street.
- Our houses are next to each other.
Form:
Positive Sentences:
Subject + verb + complement.- We live in a peaceful neighborhood.
Negative Sentences:
Subject + do/does + not + verb + complement.- We do not live far from each other.
Questions:
Do/Does + subject + verb + complement?- Do you live on this street?
2. Prepositions of Place
Prepositions like "on," "next to," "near," and "across from" are used to describe locations.
Examples:
- Her house is across from mine.
- We live near the park.
VOCABULARY
- Street: A public road in a city or town. (We live on the same street.)
- Neighbor: A person living near you. (My neighbor is very kind.)
- Building: A structure with walls and a roof. (There are many buildings on this street.)
- House: A place where people live. (Their house is big and yellow.)
- Apartment: A set of rooms in a building. (We live in the same apartment complex.)
- Park: A public area with trees and grass. (The park is near our street.)
- Mailbox: A box where mail is delivered. (The mailbox is in front of my house.)
- Corner: The place where two streets meet. (She lives on the corner.)
- Road: A way for cars and people to travel. (Our street connects to the main road.)
- Block: A section of a street. (We live on the same block.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- We live on the same street.
- Our houses are close to each other.
- There are many trees on our street.
- Do you live nearby?
- The park is at the end of the street.
- Our neighborhood is very friendly.
- The bus stop is on our street.
- Her house is next to the bakery.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- We live on the same street.
- Her house is near the school.
- Our street is very quiet.
Negative Sentences
- We do not live far from each other.
- There are no noisy cars on our street.
- She doesn’t live across from my house.
Questions
- Do you live on this street?
- Is your house near the park?
- Are there any stores on your street?
Answers
- Yes, I live on this street.
- No, my house is not near the park.
- Yes, there is a small grocery store.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Hi, do you live here?
Tom: Yes, I do. I live on this street.
Anna: Oh, that’s great! I live here too.
Tom: Really? Which house is yours?
Anna: Mine is the white one with the blue door.
Tom: Oh, I know it! My house is next to the bakery.
Anna: That’s so close! We should walk to the park together sometime.
Tom: That sounds like a great idea.
READING
"A Friendly Street"
Our street is called Maple Lane, and it is a wonderful place to live. Many families live here, and everyone knows each other. There are houses, a small bakery, and a park at the end of the street.
My best friend, Sarah, lives on the same street. Her house is next to mine, and we often meet in the park to play or talk. Across from my house, there is a family with two dogs. The dogs are very friendly and love to greet everyone who walks by.
The bakery on our street is famous for its delicious bread. Every morning, people line up to buy fresh loaves. Our street is quiet and safe, and I feel lucky to live here.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the name of the street?
A: The name of the street is Maple Lane.Q: What is at the end of the street?
A: There is a park at the end of the street.Q: Where does Sarah live?
A: Sarah lives next to the writer's house.Q: What is the bakery famous for?
A: The bakery is famous for its delicious bread.Q: How does the writer feel about living on Maple Lane?
A: The writer feels lucky to live there.
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