IT'S ON THE CORNER

"It’s on the corner" is a useful phrase when giving directions or describing the location of something. We use this expression to say that a place is at the place where two streets meet. It’s common when talking about stores, restaurants, or any building in a neighborhood.

Examples:

• The bank is on the corner of Main Street and First Avenue.

• There is a flower shop on the corner.

• My house is on the corner of Pine Street.

This phrase helps people find locations more easily.

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GRAMMAR

We use the preposition on to describe something located along a surface or street.

Structure:

• It is on the corner of [Street A] and [Street B].

Examples:

• It is on the corner.

• The post office is on the corner of Oak Street and King Avenue.

Other prepositions often used:

• next to: The bank is next to the supermarket.

• across from: The park is across from the library.

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VOCABULARY

1. Corner – the point where two streets meet

2. Block – an area between streets

3. Street – a road in a city or town

4. Avenue – a wide street

5. Intersection – where two roads cross

6. Next to – beside something

7. Across from – on the opposite side

8. Map – a picture that shows streets and places

9. Direction – guidance on how to go somewhere

10. Location – the place where something is

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• It’s on the corner.

• Turn left at the corner.

• Go straight and stop at the corner.

• It’s across from the gas station.

• The restaurant is next to the pharmacy.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• The bakery is on the corner.

• There is a pharmacy on the corner.

Negative:

• The school is not on the corner.

• There isn’t a bank on the corner.

Questions:

• Is the shop on the corner?

• What is on the corner of Main Street?

Answers:

• Yes, it is on the corner.

• The coffee shop is on the corner.

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CONVERSATION

A: Excuse me, where is the nearest bookstore?

B: It’s on the corner of Central Avenue and Fifth Street.

A: Thank you! Is it far from here?

B: No, it’s just two blocks away. Go straight and turn left at the corner.

A: Great! I see it now. Thanks again!

B: You’re welcome!

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READING

Maria is new in town. She wants to find the supermarket. She walks down Maple Street. She sees a bank on the left and a small café on the right. Then, she sees a big building on the corner of Maple Street and Oak Street. It is the supermarket. Maria is happy. She goes inside to buy fruit and vegetables.

Questions:

1. Where is Maria?

2. What does she want to find?

3. What is on the corner?

4. Is the supermarket on the corner?

Answers:

1. She is in a new town.

2. She wants to find the supermarket.

3. The supermarket is on the corner.

4. Yes, it is.