English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #098: near / far
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #098
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #098
Topic: near / far for simple distance and location
Lesson overview:
Today we learn how to talk about simple distance. Use near for something close. Use far for something with a big distance. We also learn close, distance, and place.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- at / in / on: these words show place.
- can / can't: these words show ability or permission.
- have / has: these words show possession.
Today, we add a new idea: how close or how far something is.
5 useful words:
1) near — reading: neer — meaning: close
2) far — reading: faar — meaning: distant
3) close — reading: klohs — meaning: near
4) distance — reading: DIS-tuhns — meaning: space between places
5) place — reading: plays — meaning: location
Word notes:
- near and close both mean something is not far away.
- far means something is a long way away.
- distance is a noun.
- place is a general word for a location.
5 example sentences:
1) The shop is near the station.
Reading: thuh shop iz neer thuh stay-shun
Meaning: The shop is close to the station.
Usage note: Use near + place to show short distance.
2) The school is far from my home.
Reading: thuh skool iz faar frum my hohm
Meaning: The school is a long way from my home.
Usage note: Use far from to show big distance.
3) My bag is close to me.
Reading: my bag iz klohs tuh mee
Meaning: My bag is near me.
Usage note: Close to is a very common phrase.
4) The park is far.
Reading: thuh paark iz faar
Meaning: The park is distant.
Usage note: Far can stand alone when the place is already clear.
5) This place is near the school.
Reading: this plays iz neer thuh skool
Meaning: This place is close to the school.
Usage note: This is a simple pattern: place + near + another place.
Mini practice:
- Choose near or far.
- Complete the sentence with close.
- Write one short sentence with near.
Answer key:
1) near
2) far
3) close
4) far
5) Example: The park is near my home.
Reply instruction:
Write one sentence using near or far. If you want, add your own place name too.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #098
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #098
Topic: near / far for simple distance and location
Lesson overview:
Today we learn how to talk about simple distance. Use near for something close. Use far for something with a big distance. We also learn close, distance, and place.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- at / in / on: these words show place.
- can / can't: these words show ability or permission.
- have / has: these words show possession.
Today, we add a new idea: how close or how far something is.
5 useful words:
1) near — reading: neer — meaning: close
2) far — reading: faar — meaning: distant
3) close — reading: klohs — meaning: near
4) distance — reading: DIS-tuhns — meaning: space between places
5) place — reading: plays — meaning: location
Word notes:
- near and close both mean something is not far away.
- far means something is a long way away.
- distance is a noun.
- place is a general word for a location.
5 example sentences:
1) The shop is near the station.
Reading: thuh shop iz neer thuh stay-shun
Meaning: The shop is close to the station.
Usage note: Use near + place to show short distance.
2) The school is far from my home.
Reading: thuh skool iz faar frum my hohm
Meaning: The school is a long way from my home.
Usage note: Use far from to show big distance.
3) My bag is close to me.
Reading: my bag iz klohs tuh mee
Meaning: My bag is near me.
Usage note: Close to is a very common phrase.
4) The park is far.
Reading: thuh paark iz faar
Meaning: The park is distant.
Usage note: Far can stand alone when the place is already clear.
5) This place is near the school.
Reading: this plays iz neer thuh skool
Meaning: This place is close to the school.
Usage note: This is a simple pattern: place + near + another place.
Mini practice:
- Choose near or far.
- Complete the sentence with close.
- Write one short sentence with near.
Answer key:
1) near
2) far
3) close
4) far
5) Example: The park is near my home.
Reply instruction:
Write one sentence using near or far. If you want, add your own place name too.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].