
Types of Housing
Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Types of Housing" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:
I. Detached House:
- Definition: A standalone house not connected to any other buildings. 
- Vocabulary: Detached house, single-family house, bungalow, villa. 
- Example: My family lives in a detached house with a big backyard. 
II. Semi-detached House:
- Definition: A house that shares one common wall with another house.
- Vocabulary: Semi-detached house, duplex, twin home. 
- Example: They bought a semi-detached house in a quiet neighborhood. 
III. Terraced House:
- Definition: A row of identical houses that share side walls. 
- Vocabulary: Terraced house, townhouse, row house. 
- Example: The terraced houses on this street have a charming architectural style. 
IV. Apartment/Flat:
- Definition: A unit in a building with multiple floors and shared entrances. 
- Vocabulary: Apartment, flat, condominium, studio, penthouse. 
- Example: They live in a spacious apartment on the 15th floor of the building. 
V. Condominium/Condo:
- Definition: A privately owned unit in a building with shared common areas. 
- Vocabulary: Condominium, condo, high-rise building. 
- Example: They decided to invest in a condominium in the city center. 
VI. Cottage:
- Definition: A small, cozy house, often located in a rural or countryside area. 
- Vocabulary: Cottage, cabin, country house. 
- Example: They spent their summer vacations in a beautiful cottage by the lake. 
VII. Mobile Home:
- Definition: A prefabricated house that can be transported to different locations. 
- Vocabulary: Mobile home, trailer home, caravan. 
- Example: They live in a mobile home and enjoy the freedom to move around. 
VIII. Mansion:
- Definition: A large, luxurious house, often owned by wealthy individuals. 
- Vocabulary: Mansion, estate, manor. 
- Example: The mansion boasts spacious rooms and beautiful gardens. 
IX. Apartment Building:
- Definition: A building with multiple apartments or flats. 
- Vocabulary: Apartment building, block of flats, residential complex. 
- Example: The apartment building has a gym and a swimming pool for residents. 
X. Student Dormitory:
- Definition: A building or facility providing accommodation for students. 
- Vocabulary: Student dormitory, college residence, university housing. 
- Example: Many international students choose to stay in the university dormitory. 
Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.
 
 