B2 – Upper Intermediate
“What do you love most about your home?” explores the intimate and personal connections individuals have with their living spaces. It delves into the multifaceted reasons why people cherish their homes, highlighting key themes such as comfort, functionality, location, and the nostalgic value of memories.
Through anecdotes and reflections from various individuals, it celebrates the emotional significance of different aspects of home life, whether it’s the coziness of a favorite corner, the adaptability of spaces for work or leisure, the importance of location and community ties, or the treasure trove of memories embedded within the walls. Overall, it emphasizes the diverse and profound reasons why our homes hold such a special place in our hearts.
Read the article about on what we all love most about our homes and be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://hathways.co.uk/blog/what-do-you-love-most-about-your-home/10594
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is the meaning of the adjective “tight-knit”? “I’ve recently moved back to Caerleon and I finally feel ‘home’, being close to my friends and family in a tight-knit community is what I love most about my new house“. Use it in your sentence.
- What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression “There’s no place like home”? “As Dorothy once said, “There’s no place like home” and for many of us the area in which we live is what makes our house feel like home“. Use it in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of the adjective “roaring”? “I love my new roll-top bath and sitting in front of my roaring log burner”. Use it in your own words.
Discussion Questions:
- How important is it for you to have a space at home that provides comfort and relaxation?
- How do functional spaces at home impact your daily life, especially considering changes in work or lifestyle habits?
- Do you feel a strong connection to your community, and how does that influence your perception of your home?
- Has your perception of “home” evolved over time? If so, in what ways?
- What factors influence how you define and appreciate your home now compared to the past?