VOCABULARY Derelict no longer used and in a bad condition   Densely populated With a lot of people living close together Commercial district Parts of a city with lots of shops and businesses Deprived area Not having the necessary things for a pleasant life Up-and-coming neighbourhood Area of a city likely to be successful soon Residential area Areas of houses Local amenities Nearby facilities that make life more comfortable Suburbs Areas where people live outside the city centre Built-up area Place where there are a lot of buildings Tenant A person who rents a flat or a house Hall of residence a college or university building where students live To live on campus to live on the university or college grounds

Pair work Where do you live? Describe the type of accommodation and the area where you live! Report where your partner lives!

Discussion What kind of accommodation and area do most people live in in your country/ city?

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British homes: Quiz Answers 1. Most people in England live in urban areas. 2. About two thirds of the people in England and the rest of Britain either own, or are in the process of buying, their own home. 3. People buying their property almost always pay for it with a special loan called a mortgage which they must repay, with interest. 4. House names today are inspired by a bewildering array of sources. 5. One flight up in American English indicates the first floor. AE BE apartment house or apartment building block of flats condo/condominium owner-occupied flat duplex semi-detached house row house terraced house elevator lift

British homes Terraced houses Detached houses

British homes Semi-detached Block of flats

The Future of Urban Housing Nowadays, the number of people living in big cities is growing, and living in cities is becoming more and more expensive. Young people cannot afford a decant flat for living. There is a growing trend of co-living in many countries around the world. Many young people between 18 and 35 share their flat to reduce the bills. For example, the number of 18-to-35-year-olds living with roommates has doubled in the US since 1980. Consequently, there is an urgent need to create new types of housing to meet the needs of young urban dwellers.

Co-living concept What do you think of a co-living concept? Have you ever shared a flat/ house with someone you are not related to? What are the advantages/ disadvantages of sharing a flat?

Discussion What kind of accommodation would you like to live in? What kind of flats/ houses will we live in in the future?