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Talking About Locations (next to, near, behind, in front of)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe where objects or places are located.
Exercise 1
Warm Up
Direction: Read and Repeat after your tutor.
The bank is next to the supermarket.
The park is near my house.
The school is behind the bank.
The supermarket is in front of the school.
Exercise 2
Practice
Direction: Fill the blanks using the correct phrase.
The bank is ___ the supermarket.
The park is ___ my house.
The school is ___ the bank.
The supermarket is ___ the school.
Exercise 3
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Next to
/nɛkst tuː/
Meaning:
Beside or very close to
- The school is next to the park.
Near
/nɪr/
Meaning:
Close to
- My house is near the supermarket.
Behind
/bɪˈhaɪnd/
Meaning:
At the back of
- The car is behind the house.
In front of
/ɪn frʌnt ʌv/
Meaning:
At the front of
- The shop is in front of the school.
Exercise 4
Role Play
Direction: Role play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends talk about locations in their town.
Hi, Jack! Where is the park?
Lily
Hi, Lily! The park is next to the school.
Jack
Oh, I see. Where is the supermarket?
Lily
The supermarket is in front of the bank.
Jack
Is the bank near your house?
Lily
Yes, it is. The bank is behind my house.
Jack
Lily
Thanks, Jack! Now I know where everything is.
You’re welcome! Let’s go to the park together.
Jack
Exercise 4.1
Questions.
1. Where is the park?
2. Where is the supermarket?
3. Is the bank near Jack’s house?
Exercise 5
Ordering
Direction: Put the words in the correct order.
Example
my / name / is / Hello / Anna → Hello, my name is Anna
1. next / the / is / school / to / park / The
→ ________________________________________
2. near / is / house / The / supermarket / my
→ ________________________________________
3. behind / bank / is / The / school
→ ________________________________________
4. in / the / front / is / supermarket / of / The / school
→ ________________________________________
5. park / Jack / next / is / to / the / school
→ ________________________________________
6. bank / my / behind / house / The / is
→ ________________________________________
Exercise 6
Practice
Direction: Choose A, B, or C to complete the sentence.
1. The bank is ___ the supermarket.
A. next to
B. behind
C. in front of
2. The park is ___ my house.
A. near
B. behind
C. next to
3. The school is ___ the bank.
A. behind
B. in front of
C. near
4. The supermarket is ___ the school.
A. in front of
B. behind
C. near
5. My house is ___ the park.
A. near
B. behind
C. next to
6. The car is ___ the house.
A. behind
B. next to
C. near
7. The shop is ___ the school.
A. in front of
B. behind
C. next to
8. The park is ___ the school.
A. next to
B. in front of
C. behind
Exercise 7
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions.
1. Where is the park in your town?
2. What is next to your house?
3. Is the school near the supermarket?
Exercise 8
Let’s Talk – Your Turn!
Direction: Answer these questions. Talk about yourself.
1. Where is your house in your town?
2. What is next to your house?
3. Is the park near your house?
4. Where is your school?
5. Is the supermarket behind or in front of the bank?
6. What is your favorite place near your house?
7. Is the bank far or near your home?
8. Describe the location of your school using “next to, near, behind, in front of.”
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