Lesson 11 - In the City
In this lesson, you'll learn useful English words related to the city. You'll also learn some useful phrases to help you when asking for directions, staying at a hotel, and shopping.
This lesson includes flashcards and a quiz to help you improve your English vocabulary. Flashcards are available for speakers of Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
English Vocabulary
General
city |
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town |
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village |
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downtown |
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suburbs |
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sidewalk |
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street |
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crosswalk |
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bridge |
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park |
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house |
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building |
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office |
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warehouse |
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factory |
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city hall |
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train station |
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subway station |
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bus stop |
Shops and Services
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bakery |
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bookstore |
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coffee shop |
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gift shop |
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hospital |
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library |
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market |
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movie theater, movie theatre(UK) |
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museum |
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restaurant |
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post office |
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department store |
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bank |
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grocery store |
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hair salon |
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barbershop |
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shoe store |
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supermarket |
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store |
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school |
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theater, theatre (UK) |
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university |
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stadium |
English Vocabulary 2
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English Phrases
Here are some English phrases that will be helpful when you are shopping, checking into a hotel, or are asking for directions.
Asking Directions
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Excuse me. Where is the Astoria Palace hotel?
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Excuse me. How do I get to the train station?
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Go straight ahead two blocks.
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Go toward the train station.
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Turn left here.
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It's on your right.
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Where are we on the map?
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Excuse me. Where is ___?
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Excuse me. Where are ___? |
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Where is there a ___?
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How far are we from the stadium?
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Hotel
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Are there rooms available?
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For how many nights?
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For two nights. |
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How much does it cost per night?
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Do you have a reservation?
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I have a reservation.
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What time is checkout?
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Shopping
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I'd like ___.
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Do you have ___? |
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Do you have it in a different color?
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How much is this?
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Where do I pay?
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Do you take credit cards?
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May I have a receipt?
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May I help you?
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I'm just looking.
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Services
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I'd like to make an appointment.
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I want to send this parcel to ___.
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I would like to buy some stamps.
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Where can I mail this?
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What is the current exchange rate?
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