ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THIS NEIGHBORHOOD?

 To be familiar with something means to know it well or to recognize it. When we ask "Are you familiar with this neighborhood?", we want to know if someone knows the area — the streets, stores, parks, or important places around. This question is helpful when asking for directions or when you're new to a place.

Examples:

• Are you familiar with this neighborhood?

• Yes, I live nearby.

• No, I’m visiting for the first time.

---

GRAMMAR

We use the verb "to be" + familiar with to talk about things we know.

Structure:

• Subject + to be (am/is/are) + familiar with + noun

Examples:

• I am familiar with this park.

• She is familiar with the restaurant.

• They are not familiar with the school.

Questions:

• Are you familiar with this area?

• Is he familiar with this road?

---

VOCABULARY

1. Neighborhood – A place where people live near each other.

2. Familiar – Knowing something well.

3. Street – A road in a city or town.

4. Park – A public place with trees and grass.

5. Restaurant – A place where people buy and eat food.

6. Map – A drawing that shows streets and places.

7. Corner – The place where two streets meet.

8. Nearby – Close to a place.

9. Block – The area between four streets.

10. Ask – To say something because you want an answer.

---

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m not familiar with this neighborhood.

• Can you show me on the map?

• I live around the corner.

• There’s a bakery two blocks away.

• Let’s ask someone for help.

---

SENTENCES

Positive:

• I am familiar with this neighborhood.

• She is familiar with the park.

Negative:

• I am not familiar with the school.

• They are not familiar with this street.

Questions:

• Are you familiar with this area?

• Is he familiar with the neighborhood?

Answers:

• Yes, I know it well.

• No, I’m not from here.

---

LONG CONVERSATION

Tom: Hi! Excuse me, are you familiar with this neighborhood?

Linda: Yes, I live nearby. What do you need?

Tom: I’m looking for a coffee shop. Is there one close?

Linda: Yes! There’s a nice one two blocks down. Go straight, then turn right.

Tom: Great! Thank you. I just moved here.

Linda: Welcome! If you need help, feel free to ask.

Tom: That’s very kind. Have a good day!

Linda: You too!

---

LONG READING

Carlos is new in the city. He moved here last week. Today, he wants to find the post office. He walks around the neighborhood but he doesn’t know the streets. He sees a woman and asks, “Are you familiar with this neighborhood?” She smiles and says, “Yes, I am.” She tells him to walk two blocks and turn left. The post office is next to the library. Carlos is happy. He thanks the woman and finds the post office.

Questions:

1. When did Carlos move to the city?

2. What is he looking for?

3. Who helps him?

4. Where is the post office?

Answers:

1. Last week.

2. The post office.

3. A woman in the neighborhood.

4. Next to the library.