Can you tell me what you did last
weekend?
 As usual I went to college last
week
 I bought some groceries at the
supermarket
 I went to the mall last Saturday
 I ate a cheese burger in a restaurant
known as Burger shack
Tell me about the most interesting place
you’ve ever visited?
 Margarita was one of the most
beautiful places I have ever been.
The food and beaches were
wonderful.
Pros and cons of living in a flat
1. Lock-up and go
You can literally lock your doors, go on
your holiday and be confident in the
knowledge that your home is secure.
2. Easy to maintain
No more painting of the exterior, no more
gardening and no more pool maintenance.
All of that is taken care of by the body
corporate or managing agents. The cost is
generally covered by your body corporate
levy.
3. Your space does not have to be limited
If finance allows, you can choose to live in
a large apartment. For example, Seeff
Umhlanga have apartments for sale that
are up to 750sqm in size, so you have all
the benefits without compromising on
your comforts.
However, a smaller apartment can be as
much of an advantage to some, for
example, when you are ‘downsizing’ you
want to simplify your life, clean out those
cupboards, and do without the 10-seater
dining room table.
4. Close to amenities
Most apartment buildings are within close
proximity of shops and restaurants.
What are potential negative aspects?
1. Nosey and interfering neighbours
You could also experience this when you
live in a house, but the proximity involved
in apartment living does exacerbate this
issue.
2. Rules and regulations
Most sectional title schemes have codes of
conduct that residents need to adhere to.
Some apartment blocks are worse than
others in this regard, so choose carefully.
You want a well-run building, but nothing
can be more off-putting than stepping into
an elevator with signs telling you what you
can and cannot do.
3. Privacy and noise
This is something you do have to
compromise on in an apartment building.
However, if you are respectful and
considerate of your neighbours, hopefully
they will treat you similarly.
4. No-pet policies
Many apartment buildings do not allow
pets. This is a big problem for pet owners,
and would rule out apartment living as an
option for them.
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In the end, whether you choose to live in
an apartment or a house, it is a lifestyle
choice based on personal preferences.
Pros and cons (drawback) of living in a
cottage
 Quiet home office
 Stunning view
 More space for less money
 A slower pace of life
 Close to nature
 No amenities nearby
 You will need a car to move around
 Backyard maintenance might be
costly
Your talk was about places people live.
Tell me about your home?
 I live in an 85-square meter flat. It
is quite small, but it has a well-
planned layout. If you go through
the front-door there is a long hall,
into which all of the rooms open.
We have 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a
bathroom and a small larder. The
flat also has a small balcony
Is it important to have good neighbours?
Why?
 Neighbours are people who live
next door or near to us. If we live
in a neighbourhood with good
neighbours, we are fortunate and
blessed. Good neighbours are
extremely helpful and make our
stay safer and more enjoyable.
 Good neighbours can be helpful as
well. When my family are away on
holidays, we request our
neighbours to keep an eye on our
house.
 Neighbours are better than
relatives that live far away’. Due to
the fact that they live in close
proximity to us and spend more
time with us, they are more
intimate to us.
 Having good neighbours is
important because it makes our life
in a neighbourhood safer, happier
and more fun. We also tend to have
more peace of mind. Although we
can choose our friends but not our
neighbours, we must remember
that we get what we give.
Therefore, we should at least try to
be good neighbours in order to
build good relationships with our
neighbours.
What do you think are the advantages and
disadvantages of living with your family?
 You Will Save Money
 You Won't Have to Do All the
Housework.
 Someone Will Cook a Nice Meal
When You Can’t
 The Familiar, Cozy, Safe Feeling
of Being at Home
 The Satisfaction of Helping Your
Parents.
 if you're sick, your parents will
care for you
 You can learn from your parents'
experience
 You Don’t Have Any Privacy or
Private Space.
 You Can’t Call Friends Over or
Have House Parties.
 Unwelcome Advice About Your
Life.
 Your Love Life Is Likely to Take a
Tumble.
 You Won’t Learn the Hard
Lessons of Life.
 Your Parents Will Always Treat
You as Their Child