Compounds: some- (positive), any- (negative and questions), no- (negative meaning with a positive verb), every- (all). Someone / somebody, anyone / anybody, no one / nobody, everyone / everybody. Something, anything, nothing, everything. Somewhere, anywhere, nowhere, everywhere.

Use a singular verb: Everyone is here. Nobody knows. Do not use a double negative: I know nobody (OK) or I don’t know anybody (OK), but not I don’t know nobody.

I need something to eat. (positive). Do you want anything? (question). I don’t have anything to do. (negative). There is nothing in the fridge. (= There isn’t anything.) Everything is fine.

Offers and requests: Would you like something to drink? Can I get you anything? With adjectives: something nice, anything interesting, nothing special.

I want to go somewhere quiet. Is there anywhere to sit? I can’t find my keys anywhere. There is nowhere to park. We looked everywhere.

With phrases about a community: There is a park somewhere near our house. There isn’t anywhere to buy bread. The library is a place where everyone can go.

• Do you know your neighbours?
• Is your street quiet?
• Is there a park near your home?
• Is there a library in your area?
• Is there a market near you?
• Do you buy local food?
• Does everyone know everyone in your street?
• Is your neighbourhood safe?
• Is there somewhere to sit?
• Do you go to community events?
• Do you have a good neighbour?
• Is there anything special in your area?

• Describe your neighbourhood.
• What do you like most about it?
• What is there to do in your area?
• Tell me about someone who helped you in your area.
• What would you improve in your community?
• Where do people meet in your neighbourhood?
• What sounds do you hear in your street?
• How could neighbours help each other more?
• Tell me about a community event you went to.
• Is there anything you miss about your old neighbourhood?
• What do you do for your neighbours?
• Is there nowhere you would not go?

• What makes a good community?
• Why is it important to know your neighbours?
• How can communities include everyone?
• Is community life stronger in a village or a big city?
• How can we make shared places friendlier?
• Do social networks replace real communities?
• What should the community do for old people?
• If you could create a perfect neighbourhood, what would it have?

• Is there anyone you know in the park?
• Is there something happening this weekend?
• Does anyone play music in your street?
• Nobody lives in that house, do they?
• Is there anywhere to buy bread?
• Everyone helps in your street, don’t they?
• Did you go anywhere nice last weekend?
• Do you have something to share?
• Is anything noisy in your street?
• Do you hear anything at night?
• Did you tell anyone your news?
• Is everything OK in your neighbourhood?

• Do you think people talk to their neighbours enough?
• Would you rather live in a village or in a city?
• What if everyone left your street?
• Is it better to have many neighbours or few?
• Which is better: a big park or a small garden?
• Would you like to help organise a community event?
• Do you think libraries are still important?
• What advice would you give to a new neighbour?

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