Neighborhood places

Foreign Languages

Definition

Neighborhood places vocabulary covers the names of common locations found in a town or city, such as stores, public buildings, and landmarks. Knowing these words allows students to describe their community, ask for and give directions, and talk about daily errands.

Examples

  • French: 'la boulangerie' (bakery), 'la pharmacie' (pharmacy), 'la bibliothèque' (library)
  • Spanish: 'la tienda' (store), 'el parque' (park), 'el banco' (bank)
  • German: 'die Bäckerei' (bakery), 'das Rathaus' (town hall), 'die Apotheke' (pharmacy)

Related Terms

City vocabulary Giving directions Prepositions of location Location words

Study This Concept

Practice neighborhood places with free review games in these units:

Spanish 1-2 Unit 5: House and Neighborhood