In the City – Vocabulary

Important streets in a city or town. Often where you find many shops, restaurants, and businesses.

A group of buildings surrounded by streets. Often used to give directions, ex: walk 2 blocks that way and turn right.

Smaller, less-used roads usually going through towns or the countryside.

Large, main road built for fast travel over long distances, often connecting different cities or towns.

A type of highway for fast travel. With limited access points, no traffic lights, no intersections and prohibited to pedestrians & bicycles.

Type of bridge to allow roads or railways to pass over another. Common on highways and expressways.

Vehicles and people moving on roads, generally used to refer to cars, trucks and busses.

Slow moving traffic caused by a large number of vehicles on the road. Also caused by traffic accidents and breakdowns.

Time of day when traffic is at its heaviest. Generally when people are going to or returning from work or school.

Part of a street or road where you can drive. Cars change lanes to pass other cars.

Part of the street that is for bicycles only. Generally indicated with painted lines on the street. Also called bicycle lane, bike path, bicycle path.

Part of the street that is for bicycles only. Generally indicated with painted lines on the street. Also called bike lane, bike path, bicycle path.

A school people go to after high school to earn a degree (bachelor's, master's or PhD). Provides a more theoretical and research-focused education.

A school people go to after high school to earn diplomas or certificates. Provides practical, hands-on, and career-oriented training.

Buildings and land around university, college, or school.

A place where works of art are displayed and are for sale.

Building with a stage designed for musical performances and shows.

Building where live performances are presented on stage. Performances such as plays, ballets or musicals.

Garden cultivated for scientific study, conservation, education and public display.

A public space for people to gather. An open area usually surrounded by buildings.

Sandy or rocky area next to a body of water. Popular for swimming, sunbathing, and other recreational activities.

Wooden walkway along a beach or water.

A large park-like area with rides, attractions and shows designed around a theme.

Amusement park centered around water- related activities, such as waterslides, swimming pools and wave pools. Also called a “water park.”

A large, open-air building with a big field or stage in the middle. Made for public events such as sports events, concerts, festivals or large ceremonies.

A place with many coin-operated games, especially video games.

A large building or area where many bus routes start and end.

A place for entertainment that is open late at night, usually with loud music, a dance floor and a bar. Also called a “club.”

Store selling flowers.

Store selling second-hand items.

Shop selling older or antique items that are valuable because of their age.