Illustrative map of a town with various places like a bakery, bank, and coffee shop, labeled in English for language learners.

English Vocabulary for Navigating Towns and Cities

  bakery

  bank

  barbershop

  book store

  bus station

  candy store

  car dealership

  card store

  child-care center/ day-care center

10   cleaners/ dry cleaners

11   clinic

12   clothing store

13   coffee shop

14   computer store

15   convenience store

16   copy center

 

Exploring Places Around Town: An English Vocabulary Lesson

 

Welcome to our enjoyable English lesson focused on places around town! In this guide, we will learn about different locations you might visit in a city or town. Knowing these terms is not only beneficial for everyday conversations but also helps in navigating through a new city. Let's start exploring these places and how to use them in simple English sentences.

 

Places Around Town and Usage in Sentences

 

  1. Bakery: A place where bread and pastries are made and sold.

    • "I bought fresh bread at the bakery."
  2. Bank: A place where people manage their money.

    • "I need to go to the bank to deposit a check."
  3. Barber Shop: A place where men get their hair cut and groomed.

    • "He gets his haircut at the local barber shop."
  4. Book Store: A store that sells books.

    • "She found her favourite novel at the bookstore."
  5. Bus Station: A place where buses start and end their routes.

    • "We met at the bus station."
  6. Candy Store: A shop selling sweets and chocolates.

    • "The candy store had a wide variety of chocolates."
  7. Car Dealership: A place where new or used cars are sold.

    • "They bought their new car at the dealership."
  8. Card Store: A shop where greeting cards and gifts are sold.

    • "I need to pick up a birthday card from the card store."
  9. Child-Care Center/Day-Care Center: Children are cared for during the day.

    • "Their son goes to a nearby child-care centre."
  10. Cleaners/Dry Cleaners: A place where clothes are cleaned professionally.

    • "I dropped my suit off at the cleaners."
  11. Clinic: A facility for health care, often for specific types of treatment.

    • "She visited the clinic for her regular check-up."
  12. Clothing Store: A store that sells clothes.

    • "He bought a new jacket at the clothing store."
  13. Coffee Shop: A small, casual restaurant serving coffee and snacks.

    • "We had a meeting at the coffee shop."
  14. Computer Store: A store that sells computers and related equipment.

    • "I need to buy a new charger at the computer store."
  15. Convenience Store: A small store with everyday items like snacks and drinks.

    • "She stopped at the convenience store for some milk."
  16. Copy Centre: A place where you can make photocopies and print documents.

    • "I printed my report at the copy centre."

This lesson helps you understand and use English vocabulary related to various places around town, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations.

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