| supermarket /ˈsuːpəmɑːkɪt/ | a large shop selling food and other goods | I go to the supermarket every Saturday. |
| school /skuːl/ | a place where children learn | The school is next to the park. |
| hospital /ˈhɒspɪt(ə)l/ | a place where sick people are treated | The hospital is on the main road. |
| park /pɑːk/ | an outdoor area with grass and trees | We walk in the park on Sundays. |
| bank /bæŋk/ | a place where you keep your money | The bank closes at 5pm. |
| library /ˈlaɪbr(ə)ri/ | a place where you can borrow books | I borrow books from the library. |
| restaurant /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/ | a place where you pay to eat meals | We went to a nice restaurant last Friday. |
| station /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/ | a place where trains or buses stop | The station is ten minutes away. |
| post office /pəʊst ˈɒfɪs/ | a place where you send letters and parcels | I need to go to the post office. |
| café /ˈkæfeɪ/ | a small place to eat and drink | Let's meet at the café at noon. |