5.3: Speaking Fluency Practice- Housing and Neighborhoods

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Directions: Talk about the questions below with your classmates. Ask follow up questions like, “Why?” or “ Really?” or use phrases like “tell me more” to make the conversation keep going.

1. Would you choose to live in a big house or a small house? Why?

2. Do you want to live close to businesses and shopping? Why?

3. Would you like to live close to people or far from them?

4. Do you like living in a busy city or a quiet town more? Why?

5. Do you want to live in a modern neighborhood or a traditional one? Why?

6. Do you want to live close to nature? Why or why not?

7. Is the housing market expensive in your country? Why?

8. Is it important to have public transportation where you live? Why or why not?

9. What are three things you want to have in your neighborhood?

10. Is it important to live close to your family? Why or why not?