City: What’s This?
In this speaking activity, students identify crosswalks, bus stops, street lamps, and other urban features through picture matching. The visual format lets beginners put names to things they pass every day. By the end, they’ll have 30 city terms ready for real conversations about getting around town.
Activity overview
- Name 30 city locations and street features from photos
- Learn public transportation and infrastructure terms
- Match words to images of everyday urban scenes
- Talk about neighborhoods and city navigation
Vocabulary
- park
- bench
- traffic lights
- street lamp
- bus stop
- taxi
- bike lane
- crosswalk
- tram
- sidewalk
- train station
- street sign
- roundabout
- skyscraper
- bridge
- stadium
- shopping mall
- museum
- statue
- market
- grocery store
- metro entrance
- parking lot
- trash can
- fountain
- public restroom
- city square
- atm
- apartment building
- playground
| Type | Level | Duration | Slides |
| Vocabulary | A2-B1 | 10-15 min | 30 |
Small tasks, big impact
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Whether a class ends early or energy drops, these activities save the day. Quick games and speaking prompts turn even a few minutes into real practice.
