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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • DIRECTIONS & PLACES

Finding Your Way: Prepositions of Place

Learn to describe locations using prepositions like opposite, between, and near. Practice reading a guidebook, listening to a place description, and talking about your favorite spot.

Finding Your Way: Prepositions of Place
💬 Warm-up
1 What places are near your home?
2 How do you describe where something is in English?
3 Can you name a place that is opposite a bank?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use prepositions of place to describe locations
  • Identify places using directional vocabulary
  • Give a short talk about a favorite place
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📚 Vocabulary

1.
opposite
"The bank is opposite the post office."
on the other side of something, facing
2.
between
"The park is between the school and the library."
in the middle of two things
3.
near
"My house is near the supermarket."
close to something
4.
far
"The station is far from here."
a long distance away
5.
across
"The cafe is across the street."
from one side to the other
6.
corner
"The pharmacy is on the corner of Main Street."
the place where two streets meet
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opposite
on the other side of something, facing
between
in the middle of two things
near
close to something
far
a long distance away
across
from one side to the other
corner
the place where two streets meet

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. We walked across the bridge to reach the island.
2. Is there a gas station near here? I need to fill up.
3. The beach is too far to walk; we should take a bus.
4. The hotel is on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Avenue.
5. The library is opposite the museum, so you can see it from the steps.
6. The bench is placed between two large trees in the park.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. We walked across the bridge to reach the island.
2. Is there a gas station near here? I need to fill up.
3. The beach is too far to walk; we should take a bus.
4. The hotel is on the corner of Elm Street and Oak Avenue.
5. The library is opposite the museum, so you can see it from the steps.
6. The bench is placed between two large trees in the park.

📖 Reading

A Guide to the Old Town Square

Welcome to the Old Town Square! It is a popular place for tourists and locals. The square is near the train station, so it is easy to find. When you arrive, you will see a large fountain in the middle. Opposite the fountain, there is a famous bakery. The bakery is between a souvenir shop and a small hotel. If you walk across the square, you will find a museum. The museum is on the corner of Church Street and Market Road. It is not far from the main square, so you can get there quickly. Many people sit on the benches near the fountain to eat ice cream and watch the street performers. Enjoy your visit!

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is opposite the fountain?
A famous bakery is opposite the fountain.
2.
Where is the bakery located?
The bakery is between a souvenir shop and a small hotel.
3.
How can you get to the museum from the square?
You walk across the square to reach the museum.
4.
Is the museum far from the square?
No, it is not far from the square.
5.
What do people do near the fountain?
They sit on benches near the fountain, eat ice cream, and watch street performers.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Favorite Hangout

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where is the park located?
The park is between a library and a bakery.
2.
What is opposite the bench?
A big tree is opposite the bench.
3.
What is across the street from the park?
The bakery is across the street.
4.
Why does Amelia like the park?
She likes it because it's quiet and she can read or relax.
5.
Where does the ice cream truck park?
It parks on the corner.

🗣️ Pair Work

Guess the Place

"Describe a place without naming it. Use prepositions like opposite, between, near, far, across, or corner. Your partner will try to guess the place."

👉 Think of a place in your town or city.

👉 Describe where it is using at least three prepositions. For example: 'It is near the school, opposite the bank.'

👉 Let your partner guess. If they don't guess, add more details.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: opposite between near far across corner
✍️ WRITING

My Favorite Place

Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) describing your favorite place. Start with the name and location, then describe what's around it, and end with why you like it.

✅ Checklist:
  • Use 4 vocabulary words.
  • 80-100 words.
  • Write in simple sentences.
  • Include a drawing or map (optional).
🎙️ SPEAKING

Place Talk

Record a 45-second talk about your favorite place. Describe its location using prepositions. Mention what is opposite, between, or near it. Speak clearly and at a natural pace.

✅ Checklist:
  • 45 seconds.
  • Use at least 3 vocabulary words.
  • Speak at natural pace.
Helpful Phrases
  • My favorite place is...
  • It is located...
  • Opposite the... there is...
  • Between the... and the... you can find...
  • I like it because...