Places in a Community

Places in a Community

• Colonial architecture: Describes a specific style of buildings
• Modern architecture: Describes another style of buildings
• Neighborhood: A geographic area within a community
• Downtown: The central area of a city or town
• Statue: A sculpted representation of a person or animal, often commemorating an event or person
• Monument: A structure commemorating a historical event or person
• Small Town/Village: Often smaller in size and population than larger towns or cities
• Butcher Shop: A store that sells meat
• Shopping Mall: Typically a large shopping center with multiple stores
• Movie Theater: A venue for film screenings
• Service Station: A gas station and repair shop
• Pharmacy: A store that sells medicine and other health-related products
• Hardware Store: A store that sells tools and building materials
• Church: A building used for Christian worship services
• Temple: A building used for religious worship in various faiths
• Mosque: A building used for Muslim worship
• Jewelry Store: A store that sells jewelry
• Bakery: A store that sells bread and baked goods
• Pastry Shop: A store that sells cakes and pastries
• Fish Market: A store that sells fish and seafood
• Shoe Store: A store that sells shoes

Community Services

• Bank: An institution that provides financial services
• Doctor's Office: A place for medical consultations and treatment
• Post Office: A center for mail services
• Activities in the Community
• Drop off a package: Leave a package for someone
• Send a letter: To post mail
• Withdraw cash from ATM: Retrieve money from an Automated Teller Machine
• Watch a movie: Attend a movie screening

Types of Transportation

• Van/Pick-up Truck: A vehicle for transporting goods or people.
• Motorcycle Taxi: A motorcycle taxi, often used for short distance transportation
• Pedestrian: A person walking
• Get off (Public Transportation): Disembark a vehicle
• Get on (Public Transportation): Enter a vehicle

Giving and Following Directions

• Street/Avenue: A designated path for vehicles and pedestrians
• Highway: A major road for long-distance travel
• Crosswalk: A designated pedestrian crossing area
• Block/Square: A section of a city block, typically delimited by streets
• Corner: The point where two streets meet
• Bus/Train Stop: A station for waiting for public transportation
• Traffic Light: A signal that regulates the flow of traffic
• Stop Sign: A sign that instructs drivers to halt their vehicle
• Cross/Go across: To pass over from one side of something to the other side
• Look for: To try to locate something
• Turn: To change direction
• Begin/Start: To initiate an action
• Wait for bus/Train: To await the arrival of a public transport vehicle
• Arrive: To reach a location
• Drive: To operate a motor vehicle
• Stop: To halt movement
• Pass by: To go past a location without stopping
• Continue straight: To proceed in the same direction
• Be careful: To exercise caution

Community Identity

• Anniversary: A date marking a yearly event
• Commemorate: To remember and honor an event
• Customs/Traditions: Shared practices or beliefs in a community
• Parade: A procession of people and vehicles, often marking a celebration or event
• Festivals: Celebrations that mark a special event
• Independence Day Celebrations: Commemorative events signifying national independence
• Fireworks: Explosions that produce bright lights and sounds, often associated with celebrations
• Pride: A feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment
• Religious Procession: A moving event involving religious individuals or groups
• Traditions: Common practices and beliefs passed down through generations

Working in the Community

• Collaborate: To work with others towards a shared goal
• Collaboration: Working together with others
• Effort: A level of exertion or energy expended
• Together: With other people
• Organize: To arrange events systematically
• Organizer: One who plans and arranges events
• Participant: A person taking part in an event or exercise
• Get together with people: Meet with others
• Work together with other people: Teamwork

Volunteering

• Help: To assist or support someone
• Improve: To make something better
• Volunteer: To offer time and effort freely