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English Conversation – Homes

Monday, August 8, 2016 @ 02:08 PM
posted by Jo

homeA home is a dwelling place used as a permanent or semi-permanent residence for an individual, family, household or several families together. It is usually a house or apartment, but some people live in other types of homes, like a caravan, houseboat, cabin, or yurt. Homes typically provide areas and facilities for sleeping, preparing food, eating and hygiene.

 

Video about Unusual Homes

  • Which home did you find the most surprising?
  • Would you like to live in any of the homes that were shown? Why?
  • Which home would you least like to live in?

Vocabulary

Nouns

Residence

Dwelling

Housing

Occupant

Caravan

Décor

Apartment block

Apartment building

 

Adjectives

Modern

Traditional

Cosy

Spacious

Cramped

High-rise

Multi-storey

Old-fashioned

Typical

Verbs

Relax

Unwind

Decorate

Design

Refurbish

Redecorate

Renovate

Occupy

Maintain

 

 

Conversation Questions

  • Do you live in a house or an apartment?
  • Describe your home.
  • What do you like about your home?
  • What kind of building do you live in?
  • How long have you lived there?
  • What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?
  • Would you like to move home? Why/ why not?
  • What is your favourite room in your home? Why?
  • How long do you think you will continue living in your present accommodation?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a house compared to an apartment?
  • What would your dream home be like?
  • Is there anything you would like to change or improve about your home?
  • Describe how homes are different in different countries?
  • Do you prefer modern or traditional homes? Why?
  • Would you ever like to live in an unusual home, like those shown in the video?
  • What do you think it would be like living in a mobile home and moving from place to place?
  • What do you think it would be like living in a houseboat?
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