Subject: Vocabulary

Learning English as a second or foreign language (ESL / EFL) takes time, and building your vocabulary is an important key to improving your communication skills.

City Buildings - 22/05/2011

I. Introduction:
Getting around a city for business or pleasure (travel and sightseeing) is much easier when you know the names of places. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context, as seen in the example. You can use the Internet to find sample sentences.

[ PS: TTN can listen by sofwares: Play RealMedia | Play Window Media ]
  • bank - I went to the bank today and deposited $100.
  • beauty salon
  • bookstore
  • church
  • college
  • electronics shop
  • flower shop
  • gas station
  • hardware store
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • library
  • movie theater
  • pet store
  • post office
  • restaurant
  • school
  • shopping mall
  • supermarket
  • video rental store
    • II. Practice:
    Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:
    1. This afternoon, my wife and I went to the __________ to pick up some groceries for the party.

    A. supermarket B. bookstore C. restaurant

    2. Let's drop by the _____________ and get some nails to repair the roof.

    A. hardware store B. bank C. movie theater

    3. My father was discharged from the ___________ today, and he is recovering quickly from his injury.

    A. school B. post office C. hospital

    Score =
    Correct answers:

    III. Follow-Up:
    Certain buildings might be specific to your country or area, including temples and shrines. Discuss with a partner any specific businesses or buildings that are commonly found in your area that you might not find in a different country. Search the Internet for a picture of such places.

     

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