In this lesson we are gonna talk about our ideal homes, learn new words for rooms, household items, and renting and practice prepositions to describe where things are in a home

lesson plan, A2

Let's see if you can solve these riddles!

💬 key:

1. Garden
2. Bedroom
3. Garage
4. Bathroom
5. Living room
6. Kitchen

Look at the names of rooms in the home

Choose 3 and say 3 activities you do in each of them. Try not to be too obvious.

Then, read your descriptions. Your teacher should guess which room you are talking about.

For example: In this room I can have solo dance parties. I read books there and choose what to wear.
-- Is it your bedroom?
-- Yes, it is./No, it isn’t. It’s my living room.

Complete the sentences with your ideas

Answer the questions

What's the difference between these words?

Explain it in English

a landlord / a tenant
a host / a guest
a flatmate / a next-door neighbor
live somewhere / stay somewhere
rent a flat / own a flat
move in / move out

Look at the list of words

Complete the examples based on the context

flat in the city | usually washes the dishes | last week | he found a new apartment | fixes things when they break | pays rent every month | and I study together | she gives us food and drinks | for dinner | is really nice and friendly

Landlord – The owner of a house or apartment who rents it to others.
Example: "My landlord _____________________ ."

To rent – To pay money to live in a house or apartment that is not yours.
Example: "We rent a small _____________________ ."

Tenant – A person who rents a house or apartment from a landlord.
Example: "The tenant _____________________ ."

Host – A person who invites guests to their home.
Example: "She is a good host — _____________________ ."

To move in – To start living in a new house or apartment.
Example: "We moved in _____________________ ."

To move out – To leave a house or apartment and live somewhere else.
Example: "He moved out because _____________________ ."

Guest – A person who visits your home.
Example: "We had three guests _____________________ ."

Flatmate – A person who shares an apartment with you.
Example: "My flatmate _____________________ , and I buy groceries."

Roommate – A person who shares a bedroom with you.
Example: "My roommate _____________________ ."

Next-door neighbor – A person who lives in the house or apartment next to yours.
Example: "My next-door neighbor _____________________ ."

Landlord – The owner of a house or apartment who rents it to others.
Example: "My landlord fixes things when they break."

To rent – To pay money to live in a house or apartment that is not yours.
Example: "We rent a small flat in the city."

Tenant – A person who rents a house or apartment from a landlord.
Example: "The tenant pays rent every month."

Host – A person who invites guests to their home.
Example: "She is a good host — she gives us food and drinks."

To move in – To start living in a new house or apartment.
Example: "We moved in last week."

To move out – To leave a house or apartment and live somewhere else.
Example: "He moved out because he found a new apartment."

Guest – A person who visits your home.
Example: "We had three guests for dinner."

Flatmate – A person who shares an apartment with you.
Example: "My flatmate usually washes the dishes, and I buy groceries."

Roommate – A person who shares a bedroom with you.
Example: "My roommate and I study together."

Next-door neighbor – A person who lives in the house or apartment next to yours.
Example: "My next-door neighbor is really nice and friendly."

Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the previous task

tenant | next-door neighbor | guest | rent | flatmate | roommate | move in | landlord | move out | host

1. My ______________ visits me at the beginning of each month to collect his rent money. Last month I had a problem with my fridge, and he fixed it.

2. My old apartment was too expensive, so I had to ______________. Luckily, I found a cheaper one near my job.

3. My ______________ Carl is great to live with. We have separate bedrooms, take turns cooking dinner, split the bills 50/50, and have movie nights every Friday. The only problem is... He always forgets to buy toilet paper!

4. Our ______________ in Tokyo was amazing — she made us breakfast and even gave us a tour of the city!

5. I always ______________ the same cozy apartment when I visit Barcelona. It's small, but it's near the city center.

6. In college, my ______________ and I shared a tiny dorm room — it was chaotic, but we became best friends!

7. After months of searching, we finally found our dream apartment! We'll ______________ next Saturday! We've already packed all our boxes.

8. The hotel gives free breakfast to every ______________ . I'm not a morning person, so I usually skip it.

9. “Who's that man standing outside the house next to yours?”
“That's my new ______________ Steve. He moved in yesterday.”

10. The ______________ cleaned the apartment very well before moving out to get their full security deposit back.

1. My landlord visits me at the beginning of each month to collect his rent money. Last month I had a problem with my fridge, and he fixed it.

2. My old apartment was too expensive, so I had to move out. Luckily, I found a cheaper one near my job.

3. My flatmate Carl is great to live with. We have separate bedrooms, take turns cooking dinner, split the bills 50/50, and have movie nights every Friday. The only problem is... He always forgets to buy toilet paper!

4. Our host in Tokyo was amazing — she made us breakfast and even gave us a tour of the city!

5. I always rent the same cozy apartment when I visit Barcelona. It's small, but it's near the city center.

6. In college, my roommate and I shared a tiny dorm room — it was chaotic, but we became best friends!

7. After months of searching, we finally found our dream apartment! We'll move in next Saturday! We've already packed all our boxes.

8. The hotel gives free breakfast to every guest. I'm not a morning person, so I usually skip it.

9. “Who's that man standing outside the house next to yours?”
“That's my new next-door neighbor Steve. He moved in yesterday.”

10. The tenant cleaned the apartment very well before moving out to get their full security deposit back.

For example,"The treehouse is built around a tall tree, with windows on every side..."

Prepositions to use: in, on, at, under, over, above, below, next to, between, behind, in front of, inside, outside, near, around

Talk about these unusual house/room designs using the following prepositions

Complete them with prepositions of place of your choice

Each situation includes a task for you to share your ideas. Use your imagination, be creative!

Here’s a "True for me" checklist about an ideal home, where you can choose options that match your personal preferences

Choose the options that apply to you

a modern apartment in a big city with skyline views
a cozy cottage in the countryside with a fireplace
a beach house with large windows and ocean sounds
a minimalist home on wheels (I love to travel!)
a futuristic smart home with high-tech gadgets

Location & style

it has a huge kitchen for cooking with friends/family
it has a library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves
it has a home theater/art studio/gaming room
it has a secret room only I know about
the bathroom has a bathtub big enough to swim in

Rooms & features

it has a garden with fruit trees and flowers
it has a rooftop terrace for stargazing
it has a swimming pool or hot tub
it has a treehouse or a swing in the yard
it has a sports court (basketball, tennis, etc.)

Outdoor space

it’s smart home (voice-controlled lights, temperature, etc.)
it’s eco-friendly (solar panels, recycled materials)
it’s always full of pets (dogs, cats, rabbits)
it’s near the beach/mountains so I can hike/swim daily
it’s far from neighbors — I love peace and quiet!

Lifestyle

What do these choices say about your personality and lifestyle?

Compare your answers with your teacher

💬 for example:

"I chose a cottage in the countryside because I love nature and to spend time in a quiet atmosphere. You chose a modern city apartment with a sports court because you love being around people and energy"

You will see two pictures of different homes

Choose which one you prefer for your dream home.

Describe their layouts using prepositions to explain why.

→ Prepositions to use: in, on, at, under, over, above, below, next to, between, behind, in front of, inside, outside, near, around

For example:
-- "I prefer the villa because the pool is next to the garden, but the farmhouse’s porch is in front of a boring field."
-- "I like the beach house because it is on the sand and near the ocean, and outside the house in the woods there are no people!"