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Types of Housing

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Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Types of Housing" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:

I. Detached House:

  • Definition: A standalone house not connected to any other buildings.

  • Vocabulary: Detached house, single-family house, bungalow, villa.

  • Example: My family lives in a detached house with a big backyard.

 

II. Semi-detached House:

  • Definition: A house that shares one common wall with another house.
  • Vocabulary: Semi-detached house, duplex, twin home.

  • Example: They bought a semi-detached house in a quiet neighborhood.

 

III. Terraced House:

  • Definition: A row of identical houses that share side walls.

  • Vocabulary: Terraced house, townhouse, row house.

  • Example: The terraced houses on this street have a charming architectural style.

 

IV. Apartment/Flat:

  • Definition: A unit in a building with multiple floors and shared entrances.

  • Vocabulary: Apartment, flat, condominium, studio, penthouse.

  • Example: They live in a spacious apartment on the 15th floor of the building.

 

V. Condominium/Condo:

  • Definition: A privately owned unit in a building with shared common areas.

  • Vocabulary: Condominium, condo, high-rise building.

  • Example: They decided to invest in a condominium in the city center.

 

VI. Cottage:

  • Definition: A small, cozy house, often located in a rural or countryside area.

  • Vocabulary: Cottage, cabin, country house.

  • Example: They spent their summer vacations in a beautiful cottage by the lake.

 

VII. Mobile Home:

  • Definition: A prefabricated house that can be transported to different locations.

  • Vocabulary: Mobile home, trailer home, caravan.

  • Example: They live in a mobile home and enjoy the freedom to move around.

 

VIII. Mansion:

  • Definition: A large, luxurious house, often owned by wealthy individuals.

  • Vocabulary: Mansion, estate, manor.

  • Example: The mansion boasts spacious rooms and beautiful gardens.

 

IX. Apartment Building:

  • Definition: A building with multiple apartments or flats.

  • Vocabulary: Apartment building, block of flats, residential complex.

  • Example: The apartment building has a gym and a swimming pool for residents.

 

X. Student Dormitory:

  • Definition: A building or facility providing accommodation for students.

  • Vocabulary: Student dormitory, college residence, university housing.

  • Example: Many international students choose to stay in the university dormitory.

 

 

Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.

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