Home is where the heart is

Vocabulary and discussion activity

• Would you rather live in the city or in the countryside? Why?
• Have you ever dreamed about living on the beach? What would it be like?
• What are the pros and cons of living in an apartment? What about a suburban house?
• Have you ever lived in the same home? If not, how many times have you moved?
• What is your current house like?
• Do you agree that “home is where the heart is”? What does it mean to you?
• What is your dream house?

Look at the different types of houses below. Compare and contrast them, thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of living in each one. What would be your order of preference? Why?