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Conversation Intermediate · Module 1 · Unit 1

Talking About Your City

Pre B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will talk about your city and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Where do you live?
  2. How long have you lived there?
  3. What do you like about your city?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • bustling

    adjective

    /ˈbʌs.lɪŋ/

    Meaning:Very busy and full of people.

    The city center is bustling with people on weekends.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often use this word to describe busy cities or markets.

  • amenities

    noun

    /əˈmen.ə.t̬iz/

    Meaning:Useful things that make a place better or more comfortable.

    The hotel has many amenities, like a pool and a gym.

    Real Life Tip:

    This word is common when talking about hotels, apartments, and neighborhoods.

  • low-key

    adjective

    /ˈloʊ.kiː/

    Meaning:Quiet, calm, and relaxed.

    I like low-key weekends at home.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often use this to describe simple and relaxing activities.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Marcus and Sophia are walking around downtown and talking about the city.
  • Marcus
    This part of the city is always bustling, especially on weekends.
  • Sophia
    You're right. There are also more amenities now, like parks and bike lanes.
  • Marcus
    That's one reason I enjoy living here.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How does Marcus describe the city on weekends?
  2. What new amenities does Sophia mention?
  3. What kind of neighborhood does Sophia prefer?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. The city center is always ____ on Saturdays.

  2. Parks and libraries are useful ____ in a city.

  3. I like a ____ neighborhood because it is quiet.

  4. The market is ____ with people every morning.

  5. the / city / is / bustling

  6. hotel / the / has / many / amenities

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Is your city bustling or quiet?
  2. What amenities does your city have?
  3. Do you prefer a bustling or low-key neighborhood? Why?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Where do you live?
  2. Do you like living in your city? Why or why not?
  3. Is your city usually bustling or quiet?
  4. What amenities does your neighborhood have?
  5. What is your favorite place to visit in your city?
  6. How do you usually travel around your city?
  7. Do you prefer a bustling neighborhood or a low-key one?
  8. What place should a tourist visit in your city?
  9. Would you like to live in a different city in the future?
  10. What is one thing you would change about your city?
Sophia
I like the city too, but I still prefer a low-key neighborhood.
  • Marcus
    That makes sense. Everyone has a different lifestyle.
  • Sophia
    Exactly. I enjoy visiting busy places, but I like coming home to somewhere quiet.