Talking About Your Home in English

This video lesson by Oxford Online English teaches how to talk about your home in English. It covers types of homes, describing the interior, expressing opinions, discussing who you live with, and describing your neighbourhood. The lesson provides vocabulary and examples to help learners speak clearly and in detail about their living situation.

What term is used in British English for an apartment?

• Loft

• Flat

• Condo

• Suite

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a 'studio' apartment?

• An apartment with one room serving as both bedroom and living room

• An apartment with a balcony

• An apartment with a separate kitchen

• An apartment with two bedrooms

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which type of house stands by itself?

• Semi-detached house

• Converted house

• Detached house

• Terraced house

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a 'duplex' apartment?

• An apartment with more than one floor

• An apartment with a garden

• An apartment with two bedrooms

• An apartment with a large living room

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Which adjective would you use to describe a home that is large with lots of room?

• Cosy

• Spacious

• Drafty

• Stuffy

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

What does 'cramped' mean when describing a home?

• The home is close to amenities

• The home is too small and lacks space

• The home is very comfortable

• The home gets a lot of natural light

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

What does 'drafty' mean in the context of a home?

• The home is very noisy

• The home is too small

• The home doesn't get enough light

• Cold air comes inside through windows or doors

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Who are 'flatmates'?

• People who work together

• People who share a rented flat

• People who live in the same neighborhood

• People who are family members

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the term 'neighborhood' refer to?

• A person living next door

• The area near your home

• A type of house

• A type of apartment

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Which word describes an area with many cafes, shops, and places to go?

• Cramped

• Quiet

• Boring

• Lively

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F