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APARTMENTS and HOUSES
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Listening - Describing Pictures
APARTMENTS and HOUSES / BEDROOMS
Listen to each description and circle TRUE or FALSE.
Answer Key and Script attached on Page 2 Optional gap-fill activity attached on page 3 Level: Elementary to Intermediate Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Listening Lesson
APARTMENTS and HOUSES Page 1
Total Time: 45-55 mins Level: Beginner-Elementary With Notes and Answer Key attached Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Intermediate English Dialogs: Apartment Hunting
Two-part dialog between two college friends who discuss finding a new place to rent.
For listening and speaking practice. Detailed Teaching Notes and Answer Key attached on Page 2 Dialog scripts (for Parts A and B) and role play suggestion attached on Page 3 Level: Intermediate Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
(A) Listen and Practice
(B) Keep Listening
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Printable 60-minute Lesson Plan
APARTMENTS and HOUSES
"Australia's Underground Homes!"
Level: Elementary to Intermediate
Multi-page lesson:
Vocabulary Preview Spelling Practice (Vocabulary Crossword) Reading Comprehension Discussion Writing Practice Answer Key attached Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below! |
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Basic English Dialogs:
Apartment Three short apartment dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice. Extension activity on attached Page 2. Answer Key attached on Page 3 Level: Beginner to Elementary Audio and Answer Key are also available in video format below (1:54) for your students! Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Dialog 1
Dialog 2
Dialog 3
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Writing Practice
APARTMENTS and HOUSES "Describe your home. Write a short paragraph below." Focus on present simple tense and adjectives Level: Elementary to Intermediate Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Read-Aloud-Activity
Your name is Jennifer (A) / Eduard (B). A reporter just asked you, "Could you please describe your home?" Read aloud your answer. Pair work activity (A and B version on Pages 1 and 2) Listening comprehension questions (for Jennifer and for Eduard) on Page 3 Answer Key and Activity Notes on Page 4 Level: Elementary Time: Approx. 20 - 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
Jennifer
Eduard
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Reading (Scanning)
APARTMENTS and HOUSES Read and decide if each statement is true or false.
Answer Key on Page 2 Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Discussion Practice
APARTMENTS and HOUSES 16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.
These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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'Find Someone Who'
Activity APARTMENTS and HOUSES Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity
Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Writing Practice
APARTMENTS Page 1 Gap-fill Model:
"Some people think it's a good idea to live in an apartment. Other people think it's better to live in a house. What do you think?" Pages 2 and 3 Writing Assignment: "Some people think its a good idea to live downtown. Other people think it's better to live outside the city. What do you think?" Page 4 Answer Key Level: Intermediate Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Board Game
APARTMENTS and HOUSES 30 questions about apartments and houses
For groups of two to three players Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes Dice required Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Spot the Differences
Speaking Activity APARTMENTS and HOUSES Level: Elementary to Intermediate Information-gap Pair work Activity Notes & Answer Key attached Find all eight differences in the pictures. Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download this PDF file (and lots more) by first becoming a Level 2 Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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63 Words about Apartments
appliance
basement bathroom bedroom carpet community condominium contract convenient deposit dining room downstairs downtown |
elevator
fireplace floor floor space for rent furnished furniture garage ground floor high rise kitchen landlord living room |
located
location lock low rise mortgage move move into neighbor neighborhood next door noisy non-smoking no pets |
own
parking space quiet real estate real estate agent rent roof room roommate security sell share |
sign
spacious stairs story suburbs tenant unfurnished upstairs utilities view window yard |
15 Essential Words About Apartments and Houses
basement
bathroom bedroom dining room downstairs |
floor
furniture garage kitchen landlord |
living room
neighborhood upstairs window yard |
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Word Bank - Writing
Activity 1 APARTMENTS and HOUSES Write a descriptive paragraph about your house or apartment. Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 25 - 30 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Word Bank - Writing
Activity 2 APARTMENTS and HOUSES Write an opinion essay to answer this question: "Apartments downtown are better than houses in the suburbs. Do you agree or disagree?" Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 25 - 30 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Worksheet
APARTMENTS and HOUSES Brainstorming and dictionary practice Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below. All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given. Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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