Speaking: Vocabulary for Speaking A2
Places in Town & Transportation
Listen to the vocabulary words and story here.
Planning a Day in Siem Reap
Let's look at someone's plan for a busy day in Siem Reap to see our new vocabulary in action.
"Today, I have a busy day. First, I have to go to the bank to get some money. After that, I will meet my friend at a café near the river. We will take a tuk-tuk to Phsar Chas market to buy some food. I usually ride my moto , but today is too hot. Finally, in the evening, we might walk to the park ."
📍 Common Places in Town (Click 🔊)
🛵 Transportation (Click 🔊)
Tips for Talking About Journeys
🗣️ Pronunciation Focus: Word Stress
Pay attention to the stress in these words. The stress is usually on the first part. Click 🔊 to listen.
- SU-per-mar-ket
- HOS-pi-tal
- BI-cy-cle
💡 Using Prepositions for Place & Transport
Go to a [Place]
We use to when we talk about our destination.
- I need to go to the bank.
Go by [Transport]
We use by to say how we travel.
- I go to work by moto.
Practice Your Vocabulary 🎯
Activity 1: Where are you going? (Self-Check)
Read the reason, then say the name of the place. Click "Show Answer" to check.
- You need to get a lot of money.
Show Answer
You go to the bank.
- You feel very sick.
Show Answer
You go to the hospital.
- You want to sit, relax, and drink a coffee.
Show Answer
You go to a café.
- You want to buy fresh vegetables and meat.
Show Answer
You go to the market.
Activity 2: How Do You Get There?
Work with a partner or practice alone. Ask the question, then answer using different transportation words.
Question: "How do you get to school?"
Example Answers:
- "I get to school by bicycle."
- "I go by moto."
- "My father drives me in his car."
- "I walk."
Vocabulary Review
- Verbs of Movement go to, ride, take, drive, walk
- Prepositions to (a place), by (a transport), on (foot)
Your Vocabulary Mission ⭐
This week, your mission is to describe a short journey you make often (e.g., from home to the market).
Plan to describe it in 3-4 sentences. Use vocabulary for places, transportation, and verbs of movement. Practice saying it aloud.
Example:
"First, I walk to the main road. Then, I take a tuk-tuk to Phsar Chas market..."