Birthplaces and Residences

birthplace
Noun
ˈbərθˌpleɪs
the place where a person was born
I want to go to your birthplace someday.
residence
Noun
ˈrɛzɪdəns
the place where a person lives
My place of residence is very nice.
(be) from
Phrase
bi frəm
used to explain what place a person comes from
I am from London.
city
Noun
ˈcɪtiː
a very large town
New York is the largest city in the United States.
move
Verb
muːv
to change place or position
My husband and I just moved to a new house.
town
Noun
taʊn
a place where people live and work, smaller than a city
I live in a small town near the mountains.
hometown
Noun
ˈhoʊmˈtaʊn
the town or city where a person comes from and where they lived when they were young
Oslo is my hometown.
countryside
Noun
ˈkəntriːˌsaɪd
land which is away from towns and cities, which has farms, fields, forests etc.
The countryside in this area is beautiful.
enroll
Verb
ɪnˈroʊl
to register officially as a participant or member
She enrolled in a fitness program.
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Grace and Matt are talking about their hometowns and current residences.

Grace: Where do you live now?

Matt: I live in London, but I’m from Nottingham.
Grace: Why did you move from your hometown to London?
Matt: I moved because I enrolled at a university in London.
Grace: I see. What is your hometown like?
Matt: It is in the countryside and is famous for cheese.
Grace: It sounds nice! I’d like to visit your hometown someday.
Matt: Sure! I’d be happy to give you a tour.

Check your understanding:

1.
Where does Matt live now?
2.
Why did he move away from his hometown?
3.
What is his hometown famous for?

Discussion
1.
Where is your hometown?
2.
What is your hometown like?
3.
Where is your favorite place to go in your hometown?
4.
What is your hometown famous for?
5.
What do people do for fun in your hometown?