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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 01
Describing Your Neighbourhood
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Use everyday vocabulary to describe your neighbourhood.
2. Talk about common places in your neighbourhood.
3. Practice everyday English about where you live.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
sidewalk
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/ˈsaɪd.wɑːk/
Meaning:
A paved path for people to walk on, next to the street.
- There’s a wide sidewalk in front of my house.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., “sidewalk” is used. In the U.K., people say “pavement.”
noun
grocery store
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/ˈɡroʊ.sɚ.i stɔːr/
Meaning:
A shop where food and household items are sold.
- I usually buy milk and bread at the grocery store near my house.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., “grocery store” is common. In the U.K., people often say “supermarket.”
hang out
phrasal verb
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/hæŋ aʊt/
Meaning:
To spend time relaxing or socializing.
- We like to hang out at the park on weekends.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., “hang out” is commonly used among friends to describe casual socializing.
move in
phrasal verb
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/muːv ɪn/
Meaning:
To start living in a new house or apartment.
- They just moved in across the street last month.
Real Life Tip:
In American English, “move in” is used for starting residence in a new place; in British English, “move into” is more common.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two neighbours meet outside their homes in the suburb.
Hey Jake, how’s it going?
Emma
Pretty good! I just moved in last week.
Jake
Welcome! How do you like the neighborhood so far?
Emma
It’s nice. The sidewalks are clean, and the grocery store is super close.
Jake
Yeah, I love that store. Do you usually hang out at the park nearby?
Emma
Not yet, but I plan to check it out this weekend.
Jake
It’s really quiet and relaxing there. You’ll like it.
Emma
Awesome, thanks for the tip!
Jake
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. When did Jake move in?
2. What does Jake like about the neighborhood?
3. Where does Emma usually hang out?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. What is a sidewalk?
a) A small store
b) A walking path beside the street
c) A park bench
2. What does quiet mean?
a) Noisy
b) Peaceful
c) Busy
3. Where do you usually buy milk and bread?
a) Grocery store
b) Gas station
c) Library
4. What does hang out mean?
a) To study hard
b) To spend time relaxing
c) To move houses
5. What does move in mean?
a) To leave a home
b) To start living in a new home
c) To walk into a shop
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What do you like most about your neighborhood?
2. Is your neighborhood quiet or busy? Why?
3. Where do people usually hang out in your town?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. Do you like your neighborhood?
2. Do you have sidewalks in your neighborhood?
3. Is there a grocery store close to where you live?
4. Is your neighborhood more quiet in the morning or at night?
5. Do people in your area usually hang out at home or outside?
6. Where is the nearest grocery store in your neighborhood?
7. When did you move into your current home?
8. Do you like hanging out in your neighborhood? Why or why not?
9. How important are sidewalks for a good neighborhood?
10. What is one place in your neighborhood where people like to hang out?
11. If a new neighbor moved in tomorrow, what would you tell them about your neighborhood?
