curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-conversation-starters-in-the-break-room/657dcd54267f5d6bc85bd788.md
If you need to get some money and are looking for a machine that gives out cash, you can ask, Is there an ATM nearby?
An ATM, which stands for Automated Teller Machine, is a machine where you can use a bank card to take out cash.
The word nearby means it's not far from you, maybe a short walk away. It's a handy word to use when you need to find something quickly in a new place.
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
Hi, Maria. I'm still getting to know the area. Is there an BLANK BLANK?
ATM
Tom is asking about a specific machine to withdraw money, which is often found close to or inside a bank. This word is capitalized.
nearby
Tom is asking if something is not far, maybe a short walking distance.
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