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WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE?

 This topic focuses on describing locations of people and learning how to identify where someone is in a specific context. It introduces vocabulary related to common places, prepositions of place, and expressions used to ask and answer questions about people's locations. This practical topic will help students understand and use the language to discuss everyday situations, such as asking about someone’s whereabouts or describing where they are.


GRAMMAR

1. Using Where is/are for Questions

  • Use Where is (singular) and Where are (plural) to ask about someone's location.
    Examples:
    • "Where is she?"
    • "Where are they?"

2. Prepositions of Place

  • Prepositions describe where someone is.
    Examples:
    • "He is at the park."
    • "They are in the library."

Common prepositions:

  • At: Used for specific points or locations.
    Example: "She is at school."
  • In: Used for enclosed spaces.
    Example: "He is in the kitchen."
  • On: Used for surfaces.
    Example: "She is on the playground."

3. Present Continuous for Actions in a Place

  • Use the present continuous to describe what someone is doing in a location.
    Examples:
    • "He is studying in the library."
    • "They are playing in the park."

4. Conjunctions to Give More Details

  • Use conjunctions like and or because to add information.
    Examples:
    • "He is at the café because he is meeting his friend."
    • "They are at the mall and they are shopping."

VOCABULARY

  1. School: A place where people learn.
    Example: "He is at school now."

  2. Park: A public outdoor space with trees and grass.
    Example: "They are playing in the park."

  3. Library: A quiet place with books.
    Example: "She is reading in the library."

  4. Café: A small restaurant that serves drinks and snacks.
    Example: "He is drinking coffee at the café."

  5. Mall: A large building with many stores.
    Example: "They are shopping at the mall."

  6. Hospital: A place where sick people are treated.
    Example: "She is visiting her mother at the hospital."

  7. Supermarket: A place to buy food and groceries.
    Example: "He is shopping at the supermarket."

  8. Office: A place where people work.
    Example: "She is working in her office."

  9. Restaurant: A place where people eat meals.
    Example: "They are having lunch at the restaurant."

  10. Home: The place where someone lives.
    Example: "He is resting at home."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "Where is ______?"
  • "Where are ______?"
  • "He/She is at ______."
  • "They are in/on/at ______."
  • "What are they doing?"
  • "She is ______ (verb + ing) at ______."
  • "They are ______ (verb + ing) in ______."
  • "He/She is there because ______."
  • "I think they are at ______."
  • "Maybe they are in ______."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "She is at the park."
  • "They are in the classroom."
  • "He is at the library studying."

Negative Sentences

  • "She is not at home."
  • "They are not in the café."
  • "He is not at school today."

Questions

  • "Where is she?"
  • "Where are they?"
  • "Is he at the supermarket?"

Answers

  • "She is at the office."
  • "They are at the mall."
  • "Yes, he is at the supermarket."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends are talking on the phone.

John: Hi, Sarah! Do you know where Emma is?
Sarah: Yes, she is at the park with her dog.
John: Oh, really? What is she doing there?
Sarah: She is walking her dog. What about Tom and Lisa?
John: They are at the mall. They are buying new clothes.
Sarah: Sounds fun! Are you at home now?
John: No, I’m at the library. I’m studying for my exam.


READING

"A Busy Day for the Johnson Family"

The Johnson family is very busy today. Mr. Johnson is at his office. He is working on an important project. Mrs. Johnson is at the supermarket. She is buying groceries for dinner.

Their son, Billy, is at school. He is in his classroom learning math. After school, he will go to the park to play soccer with his friends.

Their daughter, Emily, is at the library. She loves reading, and today she is looking for a new book to read.

In the evening, the whole family will be at home. They will have dinner together and talk about their day.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: Where is Mr. Johnson?
    A: Mr. Johnson is at his office.

  2. Q: What is Mrs. Johnson doing?
    A: Mrs. Johnson is buying groceries at the supermarket.

  3. Q: Where is Billy after school?
    A: Billy is at the park playing soccer.

  4. Q: What is Emily doing at the library?
    A: Emily is looking for a new book to read.

  5. Q: Where will the family be in the evening?
    A: The family will be at home having dinner together.

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