A ‣ Places in the town 
Train station / railway station – you can get a train here.
Bus station – you can get a bus here.
Shops – you can buy things here. (See Unit 19: Shops and shopping.)
Shopping centre – area of town with a lot of shops.
Tourist information office – tourists can get information here.
Museum – you can see interesting old things here.
Bank – you can change money here or get money from a cash machine.
Post office – you can post letters and parcels here.
Library /ˈlaɪbrəri/ – you can read books and newspapers here.
Town hall – local government officers work here.
Car park – you can park your car here.
Pedestrian area /ˈeəriə/ – you can only walk here, you can’t come here by car.
B ‣ Notices in towns

C ‣ Asking for and giving directions
A:
Where is the bus station?
B:
Go left here and it’s
at the end of the road.
A: How do I get to Market Street?
B: Take the first right and then the second left.
A: Is there a shopping centre near here?
B: Yes, turn right here. The entrance is on Market Street on the left.
A: Can I park here?
B: No, but there’s a car park on Park Street.
A: Excuse me, I’m looking for the museum.
B: It’s on Bridge Road. Take the number 31 bus and get off at the second stop.
A: Can you tell me the way to the nearest bank, please? I need a cash machine.
B: No problem. Go left here and there’s one on the other side of the road.