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LESSON DESCRIPTION
Problems, Solutions & Communication in Shared Living is a flexible ESL lesson (30, 45, or 60 minutes) for pre-intermediate students (A2–B1). It prepares learners to handle everyday issues in shared apartments using functional vocabulary and polite communication strategies.
LEVEL: A2 – B1
LESSON TIME: 30 – 45 – 60 MIN
Why Choose This Lesson?
- Real-World Scenarios
From loud music to late rent, students explore common shared-living problems and match them with practical solutions. It’s a perfect topic for young adults, students abroad, or anyone renting a flat. - Listening in Context
Learners listen to authentic-style conversations between roommates and landlords, identifying both the problem and the solution in each case. - Useful Communication Phrases
Students practice key expressions like “Would you mind…?”, “Maybe we can…”, and “Let’s agree on…” to express concerns and suggest fair solutions politely. - Interactive Role-Plays
In structured speaking tasks, students act out common scenarios (e.g., noise complaints, maintenance issues, visitors staying over) using guided language and sentence frames. - Optional Group Work and Writing
Students work in small groups to brainstorm polite solutions and write short, real-life messages to roommates or landlords—ideal for reinforcing polite tone and structure.
Ideal For:
- ESL teachers looking to teach life skills and soft skills
- Adult learners or international students living in shared accommodation
- Practical lessons focused on polite complaints, negotiation, and everyday English
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