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1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I live in a two-bedroom unit. In Australia, a 'unit' is a flat or apartment.
- It's a house with a small backyard. A backyard is the garden behind a house.
- It's on the first floor. In Australia, the first floor is one level above the ground floor.
- It's a quiet street. Describe the street.
- It's close to the shops and the station. 'Close to' means near.
- There's a park around the corner. 'Around the corner' means very near.
- The neighbours are really friendly. Talk about the people who live near you.
- What's your area like? Ask about someone's neighbourhood.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Aisha" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for describing your home and neighbourhood?
'I live in a two-bedroom unit.' (in Australia, a 'unit' is a flat or apartment). 'It's a house with a small backyard.' (a backyard is the garden behind a house). 'It's on the first floor.' (in Australia, the first floor is one level above the ground floor). 'It's a quiet street.' (describe the street).
How can I practise describing your home and neighbourhood in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.
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