Warmer · Four ways to live
How We Live
Talk about it
- Describe each picture in one sentence.
- Which life looks most like yours?
- Which one would you choose for one year?
Look · Listen · Say
Useful language
Describe differences
In some places people live in tall apartment blocks.
In other places, people grow their own food.
Compare
Compared with the countryside, city life is faster.
Island life is calmer than town life.
Advantages and drawbacks
One advantage of city life is that transport is close.
One drawback is that rent is expensive.
Give your opinion
I think working from home is great because I save time.
I’d rather live by the water because it’s calm.
Different daily rhythms. What time do these people start or finish their day?
Game 1 · Sort the opinion
Plus or Minus?
Read the sentence. Is it an advantage or a drawback? Then say: “One advantage / drawback is that …”
Finished. Well done!
Now make one sentence of your own with the same language.
Game 2 · Build your opinion
Opinion Builder
Build the sentence. One tile does not belong. Then change it to make it true for you.
Finished. Well done!
Now make one sentence of your own with the same language.
Your turn · Speak
Which would you choose?
Draw a topic. Give your opinion, one advantage, one drawback and a reason. Your partner agrees or disagrees politely.
Topic card
Tap “New card” to start.
Use this language
- I’d rather … because …
- One advantage is that …
- One drawback is that …
- Compared with …, …
- I see your point, but …
Feedback · Close
What can you do now?
- I can describe how people live in different places.
- I can compare lifestyles and give advantages and drawbacks.
- I can give my opinion with a reason.
Practice at home
Write a short paragraph (80–120 words): “Where would you rather live and why?” Include one advantage, one drawback and a comparison.
Thank you. See you next time!