A2 Unit 4: Home & Neighbourhood — English Easylife Conversation

1

Describing Your Home

Friend1 So, tell me about your new flat. What's it like?

Friend2 It's really lovely. It's on the third floor with a great view of the park.

Friend1 How many rooms does it have?

Friend2 There are two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and one bathroom. It's not huge, but it's perfect for me.

Friend1 Is it furnished?

Friend2 Partly. The living room has a sofa and a coffee table, and the bedrooms have beds. But I need to buy a dining table.

Friend1 What's the neighbourhood like? Is it quiet?

Friend2 It's very quiet. There's a supermarket around the corner and a park just five minutes away.

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2

Talking to a Neighbour

Helen Good morning! You must be the new neighbour. I'm Helen from flat four.

Mark Good morning, Helen. I'm Mark. I moved in last weekend. Nice to meet you.

Helen Welcome to the building! How are you settling in?

Mark Pretty well, thank you. Everyone seems very friendly here.

Helen We're a nice community. If you need anything, just knock on my door.

Mark That's very kind of you. Actually, do you know where I can recycle glass bottles?

Helen Yes, there are recycling bins at the end of the street, just past the post box.

Mark Perfect. And is there a good coffee shop nearby? I haven't explored the area yet.

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3

Reporting a Problem to a Landlord

Tenant Hello, Mr. Davis. This is James from flat seven. I'm calling about a problem in my flat.

Landlord Hello, James. What seems to be the problem?

Tenant The heating isn't working. It's been off for two days and it's very cold.

Landlord I'm sorry to hear that. Have you checked the thermostat?

Tenant Yes, I've checked everything. The boiler makes a strange noise but no heat comes out.

Landlord That sounds like a boiler problem. I'll send a plumber tomorrow morning. Will you be home?

Tenant Yes, I work from home on Thursdays. What time should I expect them?

Landlord Between nine and twelve. I'll call you with the exact time when I know more.

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4

Inviting Someone Over

Host Hi, Sarah. I'm having a small dinner party on Saturday evening. Would you like to come?

Guest Oh, that sounds lovely! What time?

Host Around seven o'clock. It'll just be a few friends. Nothing too formal.

Guest I'd love to come. Should I bring anything?

Host Just yourself! Well, if you'd like to bring a bottle of wine, that would be nice.

Guest Of course. Do you have any dietary restrictions I should know about for the other guests?

Host One of our friends is vegetarian, but don't worry, I'm making a variety of dishes.

Guest Wonderful. I'm really looking forward to it. What's your address again?

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5

Asking for a Favour

David Hi, Emma. I hope I'm not disturbing you. Could I ask you a favour?

Emma Of course, David. What do you need?

David I'm going away for the weekend and I was wondering if you could water my plants.

Emma No problem at all. How often do they need watering?

David Just once on Saturday morning. I'll leave the key under the mat.

Emma That's easy enough. Is there anything else you need?

David Could you also collect my post? I'm expecting an important letter.

Emma Sure. I'll put everything on your kitchen table. Have a great weekend!

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6

Moving to a New Place

Friend1 So you finally moved! How do you like the new neighbourhood?

Friend2 I love it! It's so different from where I used to live. Much quieter and greener.

Friend1 Is it far from work?

Friend2 It's about thirty minutes by bus. There's a direct bus from the end of my street.

Friend1 That's not bad. Have you found any good places to eat nearby?

Friend2 Yes! There's a fantastic Italian restaurant just around the corner. We should go sometime.

Friend1 Definitely! What about shopping? Is there a supermarket close by?

Friend2 There's a small one on the high street, and a bigger one about ten minutes away by car.

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Unit 4: Home & Neighbourhood

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