Summary 简介
Anna has many things to do. She needs to go to the library, post office, bank, and store. Marsha helps her find these places in their neighborhood.
Anna有很多事要做，她得去图书馆，邮局，银行和商店。Marsha帮她在住处附近找到这些地方。
Speaking 口语
In this video, learn to say the new words. Learn to thank someone for giving you help. You can also download the Activity Sheet and practice talking about the places in your neighborhood.
学习新单词，学习如何感谢别人的帮助。下载练习页，练习介绍自己住所附近的地方。
Pronunciation 发音
In this video, you learn to show strong feelings by saying words slower and louder.
Conversation 对话
*salon - n. a business that gives customers beauty treatments (such as haircuts)
Writing 写作
Where do you do errands in your neighborhood? Write to us to tell us about three places you go in your neighborhood. Send us an email or write about them in the Comments section. Click on the image below to download the Activity Sheet and practice with a friend.
你在家附近办事会去哪些地方？介绍一下你周围小区里的三个地方。发邮件给我们，或是发表评论。点击下载练习页，跟朋友一起练。
Learning Strategy 学习技巧
Learning Strategies are the thoughts and actions that help make learning easier or more effective. The learning strategy for this lesson is Ask Questions. When we are learning a language, asking questions helps us practice and get new information. Here is an example.
本课的学习技巧是问问题。学习外语时，问问题可以帮助我们练习，获取更多信息。
Tatiana is visiting her friend in New York. Her friend goes to work one day and gives Tatiana a map of the city. Tatiana wants to run in Central Park. She walks out of the apartment and sees a woman with two children. Tatiana thinks, "I need help with the map. I do not know where this apartment is on the map." She asks the woman, "Excuse me. Is Central Park near here?" The woman smiles and says, "Yes, walk to the bus station and turn left. It's not far away." Tatiana asks, "Thank you. Can you show me where we are on the map?" The woman shows Tatiana her friend's street on the map. "Have a nice day!" she says as she walks away. Tatiana is happy she can ask questions in English. She soon finds the park and has a great run.
Tatiana 去纽约拜访朋友。朋友去上班，给了她一张纽约地图。Tatiana 想去中央公园跑步。她走出公寓楼，看到一个女士，带着两个孩子。她不知道地图上自己所在的位置，所以向那位女士寻求帮助，最后了解到了自己的位置和中央公园怎么走。
How do you ask questions to practice speaking English and learn in English? Write to us in the Comments section or send us an email. Teachers, see the Lesson Plan for more details on teaching this strategy.
Listening Quiz 听力测试
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Lesson 11 Listening Quiz - This is my neighborhood
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使用电脑的用户：点击这里进行听力测试。手机或平板电脑用户，点击下面的Start quiz开始测试。
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New Words 新词汇
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Free Materials
免费学习辅助材料
Download the VOA Learning English Word Book for a dictionary of the words we use on this website.
Each Let's Learn English lesson has an Activity Sheet for extra practice on your own or in the classroom. In this lesson, you can use it to practice a conversation about activities.
For Teachers
教师资源
See the Lesson Plan for this lesson for ideas and more teaching resources. Send us an email if you have comments on this course or questions.
Grammar focus: Prepositions (across from, behind); Cardinal numbers indicating quantity; Singular/Plural introduction
Topics: Describing neighborhoods; Asking for information
Learning Strategy: Ask Questions
Speaking & Pronunciation Focus: Expressing gratitude, emphasis on words expressing feelings
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