B1 Level Wordlist - City and the Countryside

Here you will learn some English words about the city and the countryside, such as "orchard", "gym", "suburb", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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cafe [noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background .

gallery [noun]

a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

Ex: The gallery 's latest installation focuses on contemporary issues , using art as a medium for social commentary .

nightclub [noun]

a place that is open during nighttime in which people can dance, eat, and drink

Ex: I love the atmosphere of the nightclub with its colorful lights and upbeat music .

fire station [noun]

a building where firefighters stay and have the tools they need to help with fires and other emergencies

Ex: The fire station 's alarm sounded , prompting firefighters to quickly gear up and rush to the scene of the car accident .

gym [noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .

playground [noun]

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: Parents watched their kids run around the playground .

barbershop [noun]

a shop where a barber works and men can get haircuts

urban [adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban sociology explores how people interact within city environments .

suburb [noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb , as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work .

outskirts [noun]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: As the city expanded , the outskirts became increasingly populated , leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community .

uptown [noun]

a town or city's upper area

inner city [noun]

an area close to the center of a city that usually suffers from economic problems

Ex: Urban gardens and green spaces are helping to beautify the inner city and provide residents with access to fresh produce .

community [noun]

a group of people who live in the same area

Ex: Our community holds regular meetings to discuss neighborhood issues .

commuter [noun]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Ex: Many commuters prefer public transport to avoid traffic .

population [noun]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades .

housing [noun]

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

Ex: Many families struggle to find suitable housing .

parking lot [noun]

an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: I forgot where I parked , so I had to walk around the parking lot until I found my car .

road sign [noun]

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

Ex: The road sign indicated a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour .

pedestrian [noun]

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: Pedestrians should always use the sidewalk and avoid walking on the road .

street light [noun]

a tall post with a light on top, usually found along roads, streets, or sidewalks

Ex: Residents petitioned the city council to install additional street lights in their neighborhood to improve safety and security after dark .

lane [noun]

a narrow path in the countryside

Ex: He took the scenic lane through the village to avoid the main road .

overpass [noun]

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

crossroad [noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .

farmland [noun]

a land that is used for farming, especially in rural areas

grassland [noun]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

Ex: Fires can spread quickly in dry grasslands .

county [noun]

(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own

Ex: The historic courthouse in the center of town serves as the administrative hub for the county .

orchard [noun]

an area of land that is usually enclosed and is used to grow fruit trees in

well [noun]

a deep hole dug in the ground to get access to the resources beneath, such as water, oil, etc.

pizzeria [noun]

a restaurant where mainly pizza is served

dam [noun]

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

Ex: The town relies on the dam for its water supply .

sidewalk [noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: The dog pulled its owner off the sidewalk and onto the grass .

homeland [noun]

the place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to

Ex: The national holiday celebrates the pride and culture of their homeland .

square [noun]

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

Ex: Tourists gathered in the square to take photos .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts