My new neighborhood
CECR: A1
Read/Listen first
I just moved to a new neighborhood. The streets are quiet and clean, not noisy, and there is not much traffic. My neighbors say hello every morning, and they are very friendly and helpful. At night it is still quiet, so I can relax and sleep well. There is a small park near my house, and families walk there together. I really like this neighborhood; it feels safe and nice.⚡ Learning goals
- I can ask someone about their new neighborhood.
- I can describe if a neighborhood is quiet, noisy, clean or dirty.
- I can say if my neighbors are friendly.
✨ Key language
- What is your neighborhood like? “What is your new neighborhood like?”
- It is quiet and clean. “It is quiet and clean at night.”
- My neighbors are friendly. “My neighbors are friendly and say hello.”
⚙️ Rules & Grammar — 4 Structures
1️⃣ Asking about a neighborhood
Rule: Use “What is your neighborhood like?” to ask for a short description of the place.Examples: What is your new neighborhood like?; What is your street like?; What is your area like?
Common pitfall + fix: People sometimes say “Where is your neighborhood like?”. Say “What is your neighborhood like?” instead.
Which question is correct to ask about a neighborhood?
Tip: Think about the question in the dialogue: “What is your new neighborhood like?”
Fill with the best answer: ___ your new neighborhood like?
Tip: Start with “What is …” when you ask for a description.
2️⃣ It is / It’s + adjective
Rule: Use “It is” or “It’s” + adjective to describe your neighborhood or street.Examples: It is quiet.; It is very clean.; It is not noisy.
Common pitfall + fix: Do not say “It very quiet.” Say “It is very quiet.”
Which sentence is correct?
Tip: After “It”, you usually need the verb “is”.
Fill with the best answer: ___ very clean here.
Tip: Use “It is …” to describe the place.
3️⃣ My neighbors are + adjective
Rule: Use “are” with “neighbors” to describe the people near your house.Examples: My neighbors are friendly.; My neighbors are very nice.; My neighbors are quiet at night.
Common pitfall + fix: Do not say “My neighbors is friendly.” Say “My neighbors are friendly.”
Which sentence is correct?
Tip: Remember that “neighbors” is plural, so use “are”.
Fill with the best answer: My neighbors ___ very friendly.
Tip: Use “are” with plural subjects like “neighbors”.
4️⃣ There is / There are
Rule: Use “There is” for one thing and “There are” for many things in your neighborhood.Examples: There is not much traffic here.; There is a small park near my house.; There are many families in this neighborhood.
Common pitfall + fix: Do not say “There are a small park.” Say “There is a small park.”
Which sentence is correct?
Tip: Use “There is” with one thing like “a park”.
Fill with the best answer: There ___ not much traffic here.
Tip: In the mini text we say “There is not much traffic.”
✍️ Vocabulary
neighborhood
Meaning: the area or place near your homeSynonyms: area, district
Chunk/Idiom: new neighborhood
Example: I just moved to a new neighborhood.
Morphology: noun; plural neighborhoods
Self-practice: Write two sentences about your neighborhood.
neighbors
Meaning: the people who live near your homeSynonyms: people next door, residents
Chunk/Idiom: my neighbors
Example: My neighbors are very friendly and helpful.
Morphology: noun; plural neighbors
Self-practice: Say aloud three things about your neighbors.
quiet
Meaning: with little or no noiseSynonyms: calm, silent
Chunk/Idiom: quiet street
Example: The street is quiet at night.
Morphology: adjective; comparative quieter
Self-practice: Describe one quiet place in your life.
noisy
Meaning: with a lot of noiseSynonyms: loud, busy
Chunk/Idiom: very noisy
Example: The main road near here is very noisy.
Morphology: adjective; comparative noisier
Self-practice: Say one sentence about a noisy place.
clean
Meaning: with no dirt or trashSynonyms: neat, tidy
Chunk/Idiom: clean park
Example: The park near my house is clean.
Morphology: adjective; comparative cleaner
Self-practice: Write one sentence with the word “clean”.
friendly
Meaning: kind and easy to talk toSynonyms: nice, warm
Chunk/Idiom: friendly neighbors
Example: Our friendly neighbors say hello every morning.
Morphology: adjective; related noun friendliness
Self-practice: Practice saying a friendly sentence to a neighbor.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
My neighborhood is quiet and clean.
There is a small park near my house.
My neighbors are friendly and say hello every morning.
At night it is quiet, so I can sleep well.
✏️ Exercises
Grammar
How can you describe the streets in the mini text?
Tip: Look at the first lines of the mini text.
What is correct about the park in the mini text?
Tip: Remember the rule for “There is” + a singular noun.
Fill with the best answer:
My neighbors ___ very friendly and helpful.Tip: “Neighbors” is plural, so use “are”.
Fill with the best answer:
There ___ not much traffic in my street.Tip: In the mini text we read “There is not much traffic.”
Vocabulary & Comprehension
Which word means “the area near your home”?
Tip: Look at the title and the first sentence of the mini text.
How are the neighbors in the mini text?
Tip: Read the part about “friendly and helpful”.
Fill with the best answer:
“Quiet” means there is ___ noise.Tip: Think of the opposite of “noisy”.
Fill with the best answer:
In the mini text, there is a small ___ near the house.Tip: Look again at the sentence about the small place near the house.
✅ Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
A: What is your new neighborhood like?B: It is quiet and clean, and my neighbors are friendly.
A: That sounds great. There is even a small park near your house!
Why this matters:
These phrases help you talk about the place where you live. You can use them when you meet a new neighbor or friend. They are useful in simple conversations about daily life.Verb & Adjective Pack:
move to a new neighborhood — I will move to a new neighborhood next month.quiet street — We live on a quiet street with little traffic.
friendly neighbors — We have friendly neighbors who say hello every day.
Try & compare:
Fill with the best answer: My neighborhood is ___ and clean.
Tip: Use one adjective from the mini text: quiet, noisy, clean or dirty.
Self-correction: Fix the sentence: My neighbors is very friendly.
Tip: Remember: “neighbors” is plural, so use “are”.
Practice aloud: Listen, repeat, then type the sentence.
There is a small park near my house.
Tip: Listen carefully, repeat the sentence, and then type it.