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EOI - PRACTICE


HOUSING & HOME
CONVERSATION - Housing & Home
1. Describe the type of house/
fl
at you live in.


2. What things in your house could you easily live without?


3. Have you ever lived abroad?


4. What do you think houses in the future will be like?


5. If you had to choose between an indoor swimming pool or a
big garden what would you choose?


6. Would you prefer to live in a house or an apartment?


7. What are the characteristics of a good living space?


8. Is it better to rent an apartment or buy your own?


9. Some people say houses are too much like boxes or
cages. Do you agree?


10.What problems do people usually have with their neighbours?
GENERAL
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
DIALOGUE
Expressing your opinion


I believe/think that…


In my opinion,…


The way I see it,…


If you ask me,…


I would say that…


It seems to me that…


As far as I’m concerned,…
Agreeing with your partner


I (totally) agree with you. 


You’re dead right.


That’s (absolutely) true.


You’re (absolutely) right. 


That’s a great idea. 


I couldn’t agree more. 


Yes, I see what you mean. 


I see it that way, too. 


Yes, of course.  | I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner


I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.


I’m sorry but I have to disagree.


You may be right, but I have a different view. 


That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you. 


I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. 
Conceding arguments


While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...


I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...


Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...


I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that…


I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...


It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing
Starting your discussion


Shall I start? / Yeah, go on. 


Shall I go
fi
rst? / Of course, go ahead. 


Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.


Would you like to go
fi
rst?  / Yes, why not?
Asking for your partner’s opinion


statement, don’t you think/agree? 


statement , wouldn’t you agree?


statement, right?


Do you think…? | Do you believe that…?


What do you think about…?


How about…? | What about…?


What’s your take on…?
Concluding the discussion


I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?


So, do we have an agreement? 


Shall we stick to…?


Shall we agree on..?
Changing the subject


As for + one of the options


In relation to + one of the options


As regards + one of the options


Regarding the question of the task, 
Interacting
DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.


• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner


• Your partner’s information is different from yours.


• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.


• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
STUDENT


A
•Location: neighbourhood and infrastructure


•Living space & comfort


•Home appliances


•Cost of rent and utilities
You and your partner are planning a 3-month internship in Paris. You are looking for accommodation. You have been
browsing the offers on the internet and you got captivated by a small attic in the historic part of the city centre. It's a bit
expensive and old, and it doesn't have kitchen appliances, but you believe it will give you the possibility to live in the
heart of the city and truly experience the local culture. You start the conversation.
2- DIALOGUE
DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.


• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner


• Your partner’s information is different from yours.


• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.


• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
STUDENT


B
You and your partner are planning a 3-month internship in Paris. You are looking for accommodation. You have been
browsing the offers on the internet and you have encountered a great offer of a fantastic 100m2 apartment in the
outskirts of the city. Although it is further from the city center, it surrounded by natural areas and there's a private gym in
the building. The rent price is not too high for such a good standard. Your partner starts the conversation.
•Location: neighbourhood and infrastructure


•Living space & comfort


•Home appliances


•Cost of rent and utilities
2- DIALOGUE
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
MONOLOGUE
Housing & Home - VOCABULARY
MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE:


1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way


2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments,


and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons


3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas


4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your
personal beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic.
Bungalow


Block of
fl
ats


Flat


Semi-detached house


Skyscraper


Apartment


Terrace


Balcony


Interior


Garden


Downtown


Outskirts / Suburbs


Countryside
Cozy


Spacious


Bright


Luminous


Open-space


Warm


Calm


Peaceful


Relaxing atmosphere


Cluttered


Comfortable


Depressing


Bustling/ lively


Inspiring


Affordable


Run-down


Shabby
MONOLOGUE - Housing & Home
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes


You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
•The most popular types of housing in your country


•Characteristics of a comfortable living space


•The impact of our living space on our lives and
wellbeing


•Relationship with neighbours

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EOI_B2_Speaking Practice_Housing & Home_23.pdf

  • 2. CONVERSATION - Housing & Home 1. Describe the type of house/ fl at you live in. 2. What things in your house could you easily live without? 3. Have you ever lived abroad? 4. What do you think houses in the future will be like? 5. If you had to choose between an indoor swimming pool or a big garden what would you choose? 6. Would you prefer to live in a house or an apartment? 7. What are the characteristics of a good living space? 8. Is it better to rent an apartment or buy your own? 9. Some people say houses are too much like boxes or cages. Do you agree? 10.What problems do people usually have with their neighbours? GENERAL
  • 3. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW DIALOGUE
  • 4. Expressing your opinion I believe/think that… In my opinion,… The way I see it,… If you ask me,… I would say that… It seems to me that… As far as I’m concerned,… Agreeing with your partner I (totally) agree with you.  You’re dead right. That’s (absolutely) true. You’re (absolutely) right.  That’s a great idea.  I couldn’t agree more.  Yes, I see what you mean.  I see it that way, too.  Yes, of course.  | I think so, too. Disagreeing with your partner I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way. I’m sorry but I have to disagree. You may be right, but I have a different view.  That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.  I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.  Conceding arguments While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ... I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ... Although/even though it is true that... I believe that... I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that… I can understand that... Nevertheless, ... It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ... Agreeing & Disagreeing
  • 5. Starting your discussion Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.  Shall I go fi rst? / Of course, go ahead.  Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem. Would you like to go fi rst?  / Yes, why not? Asking for your partner’s opinion statement, don’t you think/agree?  statement , wouldn’t you agree? statement, right? Do you think…? | Do you believe that…? What do you think about…? How about…? | What about…? What’s your take on…? Concluding the discussion I believe we have an agreement, don’t we? So, do we have an agreement?  Shall we stick to…? Shall we agree on..? Changing the subject As for + one of the options In relation to + one of the options As regards + one of the options Regarding the question of the task,  Interacting
  • 6. DIALOGUE • Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes. • Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner • Your partner’s information is different from yours. • If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation. • Use at least 3 of the ideas below. STUDENT A •Location: neighbourhood and infrastructure •Living space & comfort •Home appliances •Cost of rent and utilities You and your partner are planning a 3-month internship in Paris. You are looking for accommodation. You have been browsing the offers on the internet and you got captivated by a small attic in the historic part of the city centre. It's a bit expensive and old, and it doesn't have kitchen appliances, but you believe it will give you the possibility to live in the heart of the city and truly experience the local culture. You start the conversation. 2- DIALOGUE
  • 7. DIALOGUE • Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes. • Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner • Your partner’s information is different from yours. • If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation. • Use at least 3 of the ideas below. STUDENT B You and your partner are planning a 3-month internship in Paris. You are looking for accommodation. You have been browsing the offers on the internet and you have encountered a great offer of a fantastic 100m2 apartment in the outskirts of the city. Although it is further from the city center, it surrounded by natural areas and there's a private gym in the building. The rent price is not too high for such a good standard. Your partner starts the conversation. •Location: neighbourhood and infrastructure •Living space & comfort •Home appliances •Cost of rent and utilities 2- DIALOGUE
  • 8. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW MONOLOGUE
  • 9. Housing & Home - VOCABULARY MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE: 1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way 2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments, and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons 3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas 4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your personal beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic. Bungalow Block of fl ats Flat Semi-detached house Skyscraper Apartment Terrace Balcony Interior Garden Downtown Outskirts / Suburbs Countryside Cozy Spacious Bright Luminous Open-space Warm Calm Peaceful Relaxing atmosphere Cluttered Comfortable Depressing Bustling/ lively Inspiring Affordable Run-down Shabby
  • 10. MONOLOGUE - Housing & Home In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have fi nished. •The most popular types of housing in your country •Characteristics of a comfortable living space •The impact of our living space on our lives and wellbeing •Relationship with neighbours