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TOPIC: HOUSING

LEVEL B1

TASK 1_Monologue: Talk about your dream house, describing the ideal location, services and facilities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of housing?

Task 1_pre-task:  Use the present simple, the conditional (to talk hypothetically) and expressions of existence: There is/are, It has a..., we find a...  Use expressions and adverbial phrases for location: in the basement/attic, on the ground/fist/second floor, It is near a... /close to a... , in the middle of, etc.  You can use the vocabulary below to enrich your presentation: I live in a …

It’s got…

(semi-)detached / terraced house – a block of

a lift – an attic – a balcony – a fireplace – wooden

flats – an appartment – a cottage /’kɒtɪdʒ/

floors – a good view – high ceilings – stairs – a front/large/back garden – a patio – central heating

I live in… the suburbs /’sʌbɜ:(r)b/ - a

– a fully-equipped /ɪ’kwɪpt/ kitchen – all mod cons

residential area - the town-centre - the

(equipment in a house to make life easy) – an en-suite /ɒn

outskirts of town - a noisy/quiet /’kwaɪət/neighbourhood

‘swi:t/ bathroom – appliance /ə’plaɪəns/

- the countryside It’s overlooking a park – It’s well-connected to…

spacious /’speɪʃəs/ – modern – old-

To worry about something

fashioned - lively /’laɪvli/ – noisy – quiet –

To annoy / stand / endure (ɪn’djʊə(r) – to suffer in a

bright/light – dark – comfortable /’kʌmftəbl/

patient way) your neighbours /’neɪbə(r)/

/ cosy /’kəʊzi/

 Use the comparatives when comparing different kinds of housing: It is quieter – It is closer to main services – there is more space – rooms are bigger, etc.

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 Organize your information and ideas:

I’m going to speak about my ideal house and then I will compare /kəm’peə(r)/ different kinds of housing.

As I see it… Also, ... In my opinion….

However, but...

The best about…

On the one hand...

Regarding / As for my ideal house, I would like to…

The main advantage /əd’vɑ:ntɪdʒ/ of living in…

On the other hand...

In conclusion, I think that living in a…

The pros /prəʊz/ / cons /kɒnz/ of…

Although...

 Related links: http://www.mansioningles.com/listening06.htm (Pam’s House) http://www.mansioningles.com/listening48.htm (Dee’s House) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGR1pB4wrUs (Vocabulary on Home and Furniture) http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street/flathunting (Clips about flathunting and homes of the future) http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/magazine-articles/town-or-country-mouse (Read article about living in a city or the countryside) http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/i-wanna-talk-about/living-my-own (Living on your own) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGR1pB4wrUs (Renting an apartment) http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=120_where_pe ople_liv (Quiz – Where people live)

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TASK 2_Dialogue

TOPIC: HOUSING

ROLE A You are getting married very soon and are looking for a place to live. Tell student B (state agent) about the kind of home that you are looking for and explain the things that are important for you. You might have children in a couple of years and don’t forget your mother in law, who’s moving in with you. You and your partner both work in the city centre and you both have a car. The following phrases/expressions may come in handy: To make a point :

To ask and inform:

Personally, I think that… The way I see it, it’s better… I know what you mean, but… I’m not sure about that. My view is that… The fact is / The point is that we need…

I would like to take a look at the last one. Do you have anything closer to the city centre? I’m looking for a place with easy access to the motorway / all the main services In a really good location / in very good condition

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ROLE B You are a state agent. Listen to your client’s needs, ask appropriate questions and try to find the perfect home for him/her. You can’t really tell him, but you are desperate to sell a cottage in the countryside at 20 kms from the city centre, whose price is 160,000 €. The following phrases/expressions may come in handy: To persuade:

To inform:

Surely, it is better to live… Isn’t it true that it is more relaxing to …? Don’t you think that…? Anyone can see that it is better… I can assure you that you will be happy with this purchase /ˈpɜː(r)tʃəs/

It’s in very good condition / well-kept It was recently rebuilt / modernised In a really good location A ten minute’s drive/walk from the city centre It allows you easy access to all the main services Close to the motorway

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