Rooms, neighborhoods, and what makes a place feel like home. 21 questions from A1 to C1, with follow-ups and role plays. Answer out loud in full sentences.
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A1Beginner
Do you live in a house, an apartment, or something else?Then: Do you like it?
What is your favorite room where you live?Then: What do you do there?
Are there any plants in your home?Then: Who takes care of them?
What can you see from your window?
Where do you like to sit and relax at home?
A2Elementary
What was the home you grew up in like?Then: What do you remember most about it?
Have you ever moved to a new home?Then: What was the hardest part?
Is it better to live in the city center or outside the city?Then: Why do you think so?
Which household chore do you like least?Then: How often do you do it?
What is one thing that makes your room or home feel like yours?
B1Intermediate
What makes a place feel like home to you?Then: Can a hotel room ever feel like home?
Have you ever shared a home with people who weren’t family?Then: What did you learn from it?
If you could change one thing about your neighborhood, what would it be?
How has your neighborhood changed in the last few years?
What advice would you give someone looking for a place to rent?
B2Upper intermediate
Would you rather live in a large home far from everything or a small one in the middle of a city?Then: What would you miss in each case?
Compared with your parents’ generation, are young adults in your country leaving home earlier or later? What’s behind that?
What are the pros and cons of renting compared with buying a home?
C1Advanced
How far should cities go to keep housing affordable, and what trade-offs might that involve?
Some people feel at home almost anywhere, while others feel rooted in one place. What do you think shapes that difference?
As more people work from home, how might homes and neighborhoods need to be designed differently?Then: What would your ideal space include?
Role plays
Work with a partner or a tutor. Read the situation together, then each person opens only their own card. Use the phrases to help you.
A2 Elementary
Reporting a repair problem
The hot water in your apartment stopped working two days ago. You call the building manager.
Card A: Tenant
Explain the problem and when it started. You want it fixed this week. You are only home in the mornings, and you don’t want to leave your key with a stranger.
Card B: Building manager
You want to help, but the plumber is only free on Thursday afternoon. Ask questions about the problem and try to find a solution that works for both of you.
Useful phrases
There’s a problem with…
It stopped working on…
When can someone come?
I’m not home then.
Could a neighbor let them in?
I’ll call you back to confirm.
B1 Intermediate
Viewing a room in a shared apartment
There is a free room in a shared apartment, and someone has come to see it. You both need to decide if it’s a good match.
Card A: Current tenant
You want a quiet, tidy roommate. Ask about their habits, their schedule, and how often they have guests. Answer questions about the room and the house rules honestly.
Card B: Visitor
You like the room, but you often cook late and sometimes have friends over. Ask about the rent, the bills, and the neighborhood. Decide if this place is right for you.