hospital
/ˈhɑˌspɪtəl/A big building where doctors and nurses look after sick people.
Example: The hospital is next to the bus station in town.
A110 words · Beginner
Public Buildings vocabulary — A1
Public buildings vocabulary for a town, such as a hospital, a school and a library, plus a bank, a church, a cinema and a court.
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/skul/A building where children go to learn.
Example:
My son walks to school with his friends every day.
library
/ˈlaɪbrɛˌri/A room or building full of books that you can borrow and read for free.
Example:
I take the children to the library on Saturdays.
bank
/bæŋk/A building where people keep their money and take it out again.
Example:
I need to go to the bank to change money.
church
/tʃɜrtʃ/A building where Christian people go to pray.
Example:
The old church in the village has a tall tower.
cinema
/ˈsɪnəmə/A place where you pay to watch films on a very big screen.
Example:
We often go to the cinema on Friday evenings.
police station
A building where police officers work.
Example:
She reported the theft at the local police station.
fire station
A building where emergency crews and their engines are based, ready to tackle blazes.
Example:
The fire station is just around the corner from us.
court
/kɔrt/A building where legal trials take place.
Example:
He had to appear in court the next morning.
sports centre
A public building with facilities for exercise and games.
Example:
We play badminton at the sports centre every week.
