The English Lounge: Places

The White House is the formal residence of the U.S. President. It's in Washington D.C. Funny enough, Washington DC is NOT in the state of Washington. It's an independent district apart from the 50 states of U.S.A. It's located between the states of Virginia and Maryland.

Here, some maps of the White House inside...

White House Trivia

There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
At various times in history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
Presidential Firsts while in office... President James Polk (1845-49) was the first President to have his photograph taken... President Theodore Roosevelt (1901-09) was not only the first President to ride in an automobile, but also the first President to travel outside the country when he visited Panama... President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45) was the first President to ride on an airplane.
The White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000.
The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.

More about the White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/

FrontView

First Floor

In English, the first floor is the one right on the soil. What we consider in Spanish the Lobby or the Lower Plant.

Second Floor

West Wing

After having learned about places, Simple Present, Simple Past, Modal Verbs and the Imperative Form, we can now ask and give directions properly in English

http://www.englishandliteracy.ca/asset_library/page/rsbj/GivingandReceivingDirections.pdf

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/giving_directions_-_exercises_0.pdf

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Giving Directions

Bob: Excuse me, I'm afraid I can't find a bank. Do you know where one is?
Frank: Well, there are a few banks near here. Do you have a particular bank in mind?
Bob: I'm afraid I don't. I just need to withdraw some money from either a teller, or an ATM.
Frank: OK, that's easy.
Bob: I'm going by car.
Frank: Well, in that case, go straight ahead on this street until the third traffic light. Take a left there, and continue on until you come to a stop sign.
Bob: Do you know what the name of the street is?
Frank: Yes, I think it's Jennings Lane. Now, when you come to the stop sign, take the street on the left. You'll be on 8th Avenue.
Bob: OK, I go straight ahead on this street to the third traffic light. That's Jennings lane.
Frank: Yes, that's right.
Bob: Then I continue on to the stop sign and take a right on 8th Avenue.
Frank: No, take a left at the stop sign onto 8th Avenue.
Bob: Oh, thanks. What's next?
Frank: Well, continue on 8th Avenue for about 100 yards, past a supermarket until you come to another traffic light. Take a left and continue on for another 200 yards. You'll see the bank on the right.
Bob: Let me repeat that: I go about 100 yards, past a supermarket to the traffic light. I take a left and continue for another 200 yards. The bank is on the right.
Frank: Yes, that's it!
Bob: OK. Can I repeat this to see if I've understood everything?
Frank: Certainly.
Bob: Go straight ahead until the third traffic light. Take a left, and continue on to the stop sign. Turn left onto 8th Avenue.
Frank: Yes, that's right.
Bob: Go past the supermarket, to another traffic light, take the first left and I'll see the bank on the left.
Frank: Almost, you'll see the bank on the right, after 200 yards or so.
Bob: Well, thank you very much for taking the time to explain this to me!
Frank: Not at all. Enjoy your visit!
Bob: Thank you.

Useful Phrases for asking and giving directions