airport
IPA: /ˈɛəˌpɔːt/
a place where passenger planes arrive and depart
English vocabulary by topic
Places in a town or city
City vocabulary for directions, travel, asking for help and completing everyday errands.
Go to the wordsUseful places around town
The list covers places you may need when travelling or going about your day: airport, station, hotel, bank, pharmacy, hospital, restaurant and museum. Use the words to ask for directions, explain a route or arrange a meeting point.
Learn each noun with Where is the nearest…? and place expressions such as next to, opposite, between and across from. This turns an isolated word into language you can use immediately.
Vocabulary
Words in this topic
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bank
IPA: /bæŋk/
a business that keeps and manages money
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bridge
IPA: /brɪdʒ/
a structure that carries a road or path over something
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hospital
IPA: /ˈhɒspɪtəl/
a place where ill or injured people receive treatment
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hotel
IPA: /həʊˈtɛl/
a place that provides rooms for travellers
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library
IPA: /ˈlaɪbrərɪ/
a place where people can read or borrow books
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museum
IPA: /mjuːˈzɪəm/
a place where important or interesting objects are displayed
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park
IPA: /pɑːk/
a public green area for walking and recreation
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pharmacy
IPA: /ˈfɑːməsɪ/
a shop where medicines are prepared and sold
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restaurant
IPA: /ˈrɛstərɒnt/
a place where people pay to eat meals
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station
IPA: /ˈsteɪʃən/
a place where trains or other public transport stop
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street
IPA: /striːt/
a public road in a town or city with buildings along it
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How to remember these words
- Draw a simple neighbourhood map and label six places.
- Plan three routes from the station to other locations.
- Review the nouns with place phrases: next to the bank, opposite the park.
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Useful phrases
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
The station is across the street from the hotel.
We walked from the museum to the park.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a city and a town?
A city is generally larger than a town, although the official distinction depends on the country and context.
What is the difference between a station and a stop?
A station is usually a larger transport facility. A stop is a specific place where a bus, tram or another service stops.
What is the British English word for pharmacy?
Pharmacy is widely understood. In British English, people also commonly use chemist’s for a shop that sells medicine.
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