Today we will cover living at home, the type of area you live in, and introducing sentences you can use to describe your house.
The beginning of a conversation about your house will usually start with…
Where do you live ?
I live in… / Im from…
Who do you live with ?
I live with… / I live alone
The main areas
Some questions you might ask…
Where is your toilet? / Can I use your bathroom?
Yes, it’s through the corridor* and on the right
What is your address?
My address is …
Do you have a big garden?
No, I have a small terrace
Do you share a room?
Yes, I share a room with my brother
*
‘couloir’ in French, also known as ‘Hallway’ in English
What’s inside?
Inside the house, you will commonly find…
The garden
You have the front garden, and the back garden…
And in the garden, you might find….
Location
What type or area do you live in?
Describing your area
Words could include…
The city: Busy, noisy, touristic, cultural
Suburbs: Residential, diverse, popular
Countryside: Quiet, rural, peaceful, fresh
Town: Local, calm, community, safe
What type of house do you live in?
Different locations have different housing types, for example…
