Have you ever gone for a walk in a city and wondered what some of the things you see are called in English? This is a thought that occurred to Marta, one of our regular listeners, and today we’re going to explore some English vocabulary and collocations for the city.
Whether you live in a big city, are travelling abroad, or simply want to expand your vocabulary, these words and phrases are extremely useful for intermediate and advanced learners. We’ll explain the meanings, common collocations, and natural examples that native speakers use every day.
Voice message from Marta from Poland
Urban living: https://inglespodcast.com/70
Vocabulary
manhole covers
telegraph poles
lampposts
benches
advertising hoardings
alleys
pavement/sidewalk
underground/subway
car park/parking lot
zebra/pelican crossing/crosswalk
junction
roundabout/traffic circle
inner city
suburbs
outskirts
city centre/downtown
slum(s)
curbs
drains
gutters
paving slabs
skyscrapers
regeneration – gentrification
Collocations
heavy traffic
busy intersection
crowded street
quiet neighbourhood
residential area
shopping district – commercial area
pedestrian zone
one-way street
cycle lane
fire hydrant
slum clearance
dodgy area/neighbourhood
the old quarter
inner city regeneration
up-and-coming area/neighbourhood
suburban bliss
taxi rank
public amenities
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English. Describe Your City. Speak about your neighbourhood or a typical street. Do you like where you live? How could it be improved? Do you have enough public amenities?
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