What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
For the past 21 years I have lived in a house with my family. And I think if I can
move out and start making a living on my own, I would try my best to have an
independent place where I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself
since sharing a room or a flat with strangers sounds so troublesome to me.
Vocabulary
To afford (v) to be able to financially support/have enough money to pay for
Sth
Suit myself (v) to do exactly what you like/want
Troublesome (adj) causing difficulty or annoyance
To make a living (v) to earn enough to support one’s self
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Flats, Houses, and Accommodation
This topic can appear in all three parts. Be ready to describe your living situation, preferences, and housing culture.
Useful Vocabulary
a spacious flat, a cosy studio, a high-rise block
rent, mortgage, landlord, tenancy agreement
move in, settle down, share a flat with, commute from
Example Questions
Do you live in a house or a flat?
What do you like most about the place you live in?
Would you rather live in the city centre or the suburbs?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a place you have lived in that you liked. You should say:
what kind of place it was
who you lived there with
what you did there
and explain why you liked it
Tips
Describe the rooms and the atmosphere, not just the number of bedrooms. Comparing two places you have lived in is an easy way to show a wider range of tenses.
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