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Accommodation
Accommodation
Types of Accommodation
Know the terminology for various types of accommodation like house, apartment, bungalow, cottage and
castle.
Understand how to describe their features - the number of rooms (bedrooms, kitchen, living room, etc.),
presence of a garden or pool, etc.
Be familiar with vocabulary related to locations - in the town centre, in the countryside, near the sea, etc.
Be able to describe your own home in detail, using a range of adjectives. Be able to discuss its size, its layout
and its location.
Be familiar with vocabulary necessary to talk about chores, such as cleaning, washing up, ironing, etc.
Understand how to talk about how you feel about your home – both positive and negative emotions may be
relevant.
Dream Accommodation
Know how to discuss your ideal home - use the conditional tense to describe what it would be like.
Be prepared to give reasons for your choices - this could involve anything from wanting a large garden to have
parties to wanting a small cosy home for comfort.
Accommodation Issues
Understand how to discuss common problems and issues that can occur in accommodation, such as a power
cut, lack of heating, or a leaky roof.
Be able to express complaints and concerns about these issues.
Know the necessary vocabulary for any repairs or renovations that might need to be done.
Renting Accommodation
Be familiar with terminology for renting accommodation such as lease, landlord, tenant, deposit, rent, etc.
Understand how to talk about the process of finding and renting accommodation, such as viewing places,
signing a lease, and dealing with a landlord.
Know how to discuss the pros and cons of renting, such as the flexibility it offers, the cost, and the potential
issues with landlords.