The book is on the table
in, on, under, next to… Learn the prepositions of place and say where things are.
In this lesson, you will learn...
Prepositions of place. on, in, under, next to, between.
Describe a room. The book is on the table.
In front of / behind. The dog is in front of the door.
Do you remember?
A quick review of there is / there are.
Where is the ball?
Tap each picture to listen.
▶ Teacher Thais's voiceIn the room
Tap to listen. The cheat sheet on the right stays with you as you scroll.
Prepositions of place
Watch and listen. Then try to say where things are.
Prepositions of place
Everything from the video, in one place. Where exactly is it?
| Preposition | Português | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | dentro de | The ball is in the box. |
| on | sobre / em cima | The book is on the table. |
| under | embaixo de | The cat is under the bed. |
| next to | ao lado de | The TV is next to the window. |
| behind | atrás de | The cat is behind the couch. |
| in front of | na frente de | The plant is in front of the couch. |
| between | entre | The bag is between the chairs. |
Atenção: in = dentro · on = apoiado na superfície.
Listen & echo
Play a sentence, then say it right away — copy the teacher's rhythm and melody, like an echo. Record yourself and compare.
Ouça uma vez e repita logo em seguida, imitando o ritmo e a “melodia” da frase — como um eco.
Can you write it right?
Play each sentence and type what you hear.
Choose the correct answer
Way to go!
Now you can say where things are with prepositions of place. Don't forget your Workbook to review everything!