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Around town: prepositions of place

Read a short description of a street, learn six place words, then place things on the map with in, on, next to and between.

Where is everything?

Look at the street in your book, page 42. The bakery is next to the bank. The bank is between the bakery and the library. There is a small park in front of the library, and a bus stop on the corner.

next to
right beside something
between
in the middle of two things
in front of
before something, facing it
behind
at the back of something
on the corner
where two streets meet
opposite
on the other side, facing it

Your turn

1Look at the picture. Complete the sentence.

The bank isthe bakery and the library.

2One more.

The bus stop is on the.

Where is the park?

Look at the street again. True or false?
  • The bakery is opposite the bank.
  • There is a bus stop on the corner.
  • The park is behind the library.

5Match each word to its meaning.

6Put the words in order to make a sentence.

Tap the words below, in order.

Talk about it

Describe your own street to your partner.

  • What is next to your house?
  • What is opposite it?
  • Where is the nearest bus stop?
Student book, page 42(opens in a new tab)

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