Teacher Overview
A1 Prepositions of Place
in – on – under – next to – behind – in front of – between
This is a very practical and essential lesson for A1 students. Learners practise common prepositions of place to describe where things and people are located in rooms, classrooms, pictures, and everyday situations. The lesson is highly visual and moves naturally from clear presentation to controlled practice and meaningful speaking.
Why teachers love this lesson:
It’s extremely useful in almost every beginner class. The material is clear, well-structured, and full of visual support, which makes it especially helpful for non-native English teachers and visual learners. Students quickly start describing real places and objects with confidence.
Level: A1 (Beginner)
Duration: 40–55 minutes
What’s Included (4 PDFs):
- PDF 1: Teacher’s Guide + Warm-up
- PDF 2: Student Worksheet (Main Practice)
- PDF 3: Speaking Pair Activity
- PDF 4: Bonus Activity + Game
Teaching Tips:
- Use real classroom objects as much as possible during the warm-up — this helps students remember the prepositions better.
- Focus on the most common ones first (in, on, under, next to) before adding behind, in front of, and between.
- Always model the language clearly and have students repeat.
- Encourage students to describe their own bedroom or the classroom — this makes the lesson much more personal and useful.
- Be patient with mistakes — mixing these prepositions is very common at A1 level.
