English words on the topic of city with translation. City (street and public places) in English

So, you have already easily checked into a hotel using our phrasebook “English in a Hotel”, you have rested after the trip and are ready to show yourself, watch people - go on an excursion to the city. Of course, having a Russian-speaking guide makes life easier for our tourists abroad, but traveling as a “savage” is much more interesting and cheaper. And if you also learn the phrases we suggested for orientation in the city, then your trip will be easy and pleasant. In addition, thanks to your knowledge of English, you will be able to make new friends from another country.

We have written a simple phrasebook for travelers, in which you will find dialogues, phrases and vocabulary on 25 essential topics. Go on a journey with the main character and improve your English. You can download the book for free at.

Names of main institutions in English

To begin with, we will give you the names of various places in the city on English. We recommend learning them first, you don't want to end up in a cave instead of a toilet.

As you noticed, there are several words for the name of the toilet. Typically, WC is used in almost every country, and in the UK the words toilet and lavatory are often used. The word loo is also used there; it has an informal connotation. In the US, the most popular words are restroom and bathroom, although the latter also refers to a bathroom with a toilet in someone's home. In Canada, the word bathroom is widely used. However, even in different regions same country can be used different words, so don’t be afraid to use any of them: you will be understood anyway.

How to ask for directions in English

So, let's imagine that you decide to take a walk around the city, sightseeing and enjoy the beautiful views. If you decide to do without a tour guide, then to navigate the city you will need a map and a guide book, as well as knowledge of some phrases in English that will help you reach your destination, because it is not always easy to find your way around map, and some attractions or institutions may not be marked on it at all.

Where can I get a card? Firstly, almost every hotel will offer you a map of the city. Secondly, you can buy it at a newsagent's. Choose the most detailed one, with a large scale and a guide for tourists: on good maps all institutions, monuments, museums, etc. will be indicated. To purchase a map, ask the following question: Do you have a map of the city? (Do you have a map of the city?).

By the way, at the hotel you can ask the staff what places are worth visiting in the city. Ask a simple question: Could you tell me, please, what is worth visiting? (Can you tell me what is worth visiting?). This way you will get first-hand information about the most interesting attractions.

Let's imagine a very real situation: you are confused in the streets unfamiliar city and cannot find the attraction you are looking for. In this case, contact a passerby: apologize and ask for help. If you see a policeman next to you, ask him for help, it’s safer: in this case, you definitely won’t run into scammers.

You chose a “victim” for questioning, stopped him and attracted his attention. Now you should find out from a passer-by how you can get to the desired institution or chosen attraction. This is where you will need knowledge of the words from our first tablet. The following phrases are synonymous, that is, interchangeable. Choose those that are easier for you to remember, and simply substitute the name of the establishment you need in them.

It would also be a good idea to check with a passerby whether the attraction you need is far away: this way you can decide whether to use public transport or walk.

In this article we presented phrases for local orientation, and in the article “” we talked in detail about how to rent a car and communicate in public transport in English.

How to give directions in English

So, you overcame the language barrier in one fell swoop and easily asked where you should go. Now you need to understand what your interlocutor is answering. To do this, study the following phrases in English. In addition, you can use these same suggestions when meeting a foreigner in own city: Now you can easily explain to a person how to find the nearest bank or metro station - +10 to communication skills in English.

First, learn basic phrases that will help you indicate the direction of movement.

Here are simple answers that you can get in response to a question about the direction of movement:

And now a small life hack for those who are afraid of getting confused in the long explanations of a passerby: show your interlocutor a map and ask the question: Could you show me on the map? (Could you show me on the map?). Then they will simply show you where to go. This way you definitely won’t get confused or get lost.

Read the following dialogues to help you understand how to give directions in English:

Dialogue #1

- Excuse me, where is the theater located?
- Go left here and the n take the second right. The theater will be around the corner.

Excuse me, where is the theater?
- Go left and then turn right at the second corner. The theater will be right around the corner.

Dialogue #2

- Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest bank?
- Go straight on for about 2 miles. You will see the bank directly opposite to the post office.

Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the nearest bank?
- Go straight along this street for about 2 miles. You will see a bank directly opposite the post office.

Dialogue #3

- Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the museum?
- It's pretty far from here. Turn left and then right, go along for a mile or so and the museum is on your left.

Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the museum?
- It's quite far from here. Turn left and then right, go straight for about a mile and the museum will be on your left.

Dialogue #4

- Excuse me, I am looking for a cafe. Do you know how to get there?
- Go left here and turn right after you go past the bank. The cafe is in front of the market.

Excuse me, I'm looking for a cafe. Do you know how to get there?
- Go left and turn right after you pass the bank. The cafe will be right in front of the market.

We also recommend listening to an audio recording of a lesson for English learners from the BBC, where they talk about how to give directions. The text of the recording can be downloaded on the website, so you can easily understand this lesson.

In the institution

You have safely reached your chosen attraction or entertainment venue. Now you will need a few more phrases so that you can find out the price of the ticket, as well as some rules for visiting this place.

Inscriptions and signs in English

Useful sites to learn how to navigate the city in English

• Travel English Lessons- educational 2-3 minute videos in English for travelers. Native speakers speak clearly and use simple phrases, so watch, listen, get used to the sound English speech and repeat the sentences after the announcers - at the same time learn everything you need.
• LearnEnglishFeelGood.com - site with exercises. Pay attention to the Sightseeing section, where you will find useful tasks for practicing the vocabulary you have learned. Practical exercises will help you remember all the phrases.

In addition, do not forget about our school: it will allow you to improve your knowledge in the shortest possible time, and you will feel confident abroad.

Complete list of words and phrases for download

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Vocabulary test on the topic “How to navigate the city in English: a simple phrasebook”

We think that now you definitely won’t get lost in the city, and if this happens, you can easily cope with this trouble, using the help of local residents and phrases from our phrasebook. We wish you not to get lost in any situation, have a pleasant journey!

In the process of getting to know each other, one way or another, there comes a moment when the interlocutors, having finished with pleasantries, talk about what worries them.

The British are then concerned about a person’s origins, namely, where he is from, what country he is from, and even from what city. Therefore, before traveling abroad, it would be a good idea to remember the basic phrases that will help you write a description of the city in English. right moment. If this topic is necessary only for writing an essay, it doesn’t matter. The logic for constructing the description remains the same in both cases.

• A beautiful introduction is half the success

In the case of school essay The more beautiful and flowery the introduction is, the higher the chances of success. To do this, you can use both and quotes from famous writers about the house. The most famous - “An Englishman’s home is his castle”. You can use others, for example: “There’s no place like home”, “East or West – home is best”. In live communication this is all unnecessary. You can and should start with the most banal introductory words “Well”, “And so...” and so on. Considering that beautiful turns of phrase are highly valued by the British, one can say something sublime, for example, “Ever since I was a child I’ve thought that my town is the best place on Earth. It is the birthplace of many famous people and is a true cultural center of our region”“Since childhood, I thought that my city was the best place on earth. Many were born in it famous people, besides, our city is a real cultural center.”

• Description: simple and tasteful

As with any storytelling, we start by voicing our own opinions. It's obvious that you love your city, but it's worth saying. The more personal assessment in the story, the better. A personal assessment will give your judgment more weight in the eyes of your interlocutor. A description of a city in English is a kind of presentation, so be sure to mention famous people who lived or worked in your city. Don't remember any? It's okay, limit yourself in a general phrase about the many poets who created and continue to create in the city. For example:

“I like my town and I think it’s quite natural. In my opinion, everyone loves his place just because it gave him the best hours in life – hours with his family. I am not an exception as you see. My town is not very big, but a lot of famous people lived and worked there. Among them there are local poets and actors” – “I love my city and I think it’s natural. It seems to me that everyone loves their home primarily because the best hours were spent there - hours with family. As you can see, I am no exception. My city is small, but many people lived and worked in it famous people. Among them are many local actors and poets.”

• Don't go overboard with details!

When describing the city, do not overdo it with embellishment. It will be enough to say about the size of the city, about its characteristic features and attractions. In some cases, it is possible and necessary to point out that the city is quite old, with its own history and traditions.

“My town is not very special but it has its own traditions and a long history. It was built 200 years ago and is named after ……. We have many flowers and fountains in the center of the town. The streets are wide and clean. You can see a lot of shops there. There’s also an old house where……lived and worked” – “My city is the most ordinary, but has its own long history and traditions. It was built 200 years ago and named after...... The city center has many trees and fountains, its streets are wide and clean. There are also many shops in the city. Among the attractions we can highlight old house, Where …. lived and worked."

Thus, by connecting all the parts together, you will receive a coherent description of the city in English, into which you only need to substitute your data.

1. The building next to the railway line where people buy tickets is called a ___
2. Native North Americans lived in a ___
3. A king or queen lives in a ___
4. The Empire State Building is so tall that it’s called a ___
5. Eskimos traditionally live in a house made of ice called an ___
6. A lightweight portable shelter used when camping is called a ___
7. A tall round building that warns ships of dangerous rocks is called a ___
8. A place where lots of students sleep when they live on campus is called a ___
9. A kind of house found moored and floating is called a ___
10. A place that has many doctors and nurses is called a ___

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Answers - Answers: 1. railway station 2. wigwam 3. palace 4. sky-scraper 5. igloo 6. tent 7. lighthouse 8. dorm 9. port 10. hospital

Task 2 - Place Names

1. If you want to see monkeys, lions, tigers and bears, you would go to the ___.

2. A place where famous paintings and sculptures are kept and displayed to the public is called an ___.

3. The building where you can go and watch the latest blockbuster film is called a ___.

4. A place where you can go to see many different kinds of fish swimming is called an ___.

5. If you want to watch a basketball game or a soccer match, you would go to a ___.

6. A place which serves drinks such as beer and whiskey and where people go to relax and meet friends is called a ___.

7. The place where rock musicians and orchestras play is called a ___.

8. The place to go if you want to ride on a roller coaster or drive bumper cars is called an ___.

9. A place where you can arrange loans, keep your money in an account which receives interest is called a ___.

10. A place where you can buy stamps, post letters and pay some bills is called a ___.

11. A place where you go to book holidays and buy train tickets is called a ___.

12. If you need to arrange a burial, you would go to a ___.

13. Dirty clothes which can’t be washed at home are taken to a ___.

14. If you have a burst pipe or a leaking tap, you need to call a ___.

15. If you don’t have a job but are looking for one, you might go to an ___.

16. If you want to hire a lawyer or draw up a will, you would go to a ___.

17. If you want to sell your house, buy a new one, or rent a place to live for a while, you would go to a ___.

18. If your clothes need washing, but you don’t have a washing machine, you would go to a ___.

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Answers - Answers: 1. zoo 2. museum 3. cinema 4. aquarium 5. stadium 6. bar 7. concert hall 8. motordrome 9. bank 10. post-office 11. tourist office 12. funeral agency 13. dry-cleaner's 14. plumber 15 . employment center 16. notary 17. real estate agency 18. laundry

Task 3 — City (Task 3 — “City”)

Match the words