B2 – Upper Intermediate
Is micro-living the future? OPod is a 15sqm/161sqft house; a small but livable space built for many people who want to live debt-free.
Watch the video to know more about small homes and why they could be good for those who are looking to stretch their savings.
Discussion Questions:
- What thoughts were running through your mind as you watched the video?
- What are the biggest benefits and biggest drawbacks of living in a tiny house such as an OPod?
- Can families live in houses such as this? What do you think the kind of life people who live in such spaces be like?
- Are tiny homes just a fad or are they here to stay? Elaborate.
- Would you like to live in a tiny home? Why or why not?
- Will this kind of housing be adaptable in your country? Why or why not?
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1-What thoughts were running through your mind as you watched the video?
As I was watching the video, I was thinking about the practicality of those kind of houses. I imagined how it would be to live in that circumstances and if it’s worth it.
2-What are the biggest benefits and biggest drawbacks of living in a tiny house such as an OPod?
In my opinion the best benefit is the cost of the house which is way better than having to pay for a normal flat in some countries and the biggest drawback is, of course, the small space you have that could remind to a prision.
3-Can families live in houses such as this? What do you think the kind of life people who live in such spaces be like?
I think this type of houses are meant to be use for one person only because there isn’t much room for a whole family. I think this houses are made for young people because they are the ones with less money and resources.
4-Are tiny homes just a fad or are they here to stay? Elaborate.
I think tiny homes are a good invention for people that does not have the money to pay a normal size house. But that doesn’t mean that there must be small houses all over the cities, because they are not made for everyone.
5-Would you like to live in a tiny home? Why or why not?
I personally would prefer to live in a normal size house because that seems a bit claustrophobic. But obviously, if I hadn’t any choice, I would choose that before having to be homeless.
6-Will this kind of housing be adaptable in your country? Why or why not?
I think in my country the prize for a house isn’t that high compared to other counties but some of them are a good choice for people who are homeless.
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What thoughts were running through your mind as you watched the video?
I see this kind of houses as practical and minimalistic as they’re ment to be. There are other proposals, but I guess this one is simple enough to be put into practice.
What are the biggest benefits and biggest drawbacks of living in a tiny house such as an OPod?
The biggest benefit, hands down, is about using the available space so everything is really practical. On the other hand, one of the biggest drawbacks has to do with the lack of space, it could be claustrophobic or, at least, mentally intense at times.
Can families live in houses such as this? What do you think the kind of life people who live in such spaces be like?
Definitely not, I guess this kind of houses are unipersonal, thus, there’s not enough place for others to share this tiny house. I think they’re intended for only one person.
Are tiny homes just a fad or are they here to stay? Elaborate.
I think there are several approaches that try to solve the lack of space in big cities. The thing is that most of us don’t want to live inside a pod or a capsule, instead of this we want a comfy place where we can feel
that is our home.
Would you like to live in a tiny home? Why or why not?
As a temporal solution it could be ok, or even funny. But in the long term, I want my own place in a flat/apartment/house and call it home. I don’t want a cold tiny piece of space lacking any personality to be my home.
Will this kind of housing be adaptable in your country? Why or why not?
Sure, my country constantly tries this kind of “houses” and I’m sure it has its target people, but it’s not suitable for most of our population.
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