Lesson 2 - HOMETOWN

SAMPLE
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT YOUR JOB?
● I have been working as an English teacher for two years now. I would say it’s a really
fulfilling job because I can meet a lot of people and be a part of their improvements.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO DO THAT KIND OF WORK?

● Well, given that I have always been interested in languages, I can keep learning while
helping others improve their language skills. I get to meet many students with different
personalities and I find it very inspiring talking to them
REVISION - JOB

DO YOU ENJOY YOUR JOB?

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO DO THAT KIND OF WORK?
ARE THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR JOB?
IS THAT A POPULAR JOB IN YOUR COUNTRY?
I have been working as a(n)…
I would say (that)...
Well, given that…
I get to…
HOMETOWN
WHAT KIND OF ACCOMODATION DO YOU LIVE IN?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN?
WHAT IS YOUR HOMETOWN FAMOUS FOR?
WHAT?
 ● I live in Belgium.
city/village/town ● I live in a village called
TALK ABOUT Marken.
I live in a
HOMETOWN flat/private house ● I live in a private house with
3 floors/ I live in a
three-story private house.

● I live in Ghent. It is a large city/ a capital city.

+size: ● I live in Ghent, which is a large city in Belgium.
+how long
● I’ve been living there for (about) three years.
+details:
+famous for
● The city is famous for its rich culture and lively nightlife.
It is (also) well-known for its waffles/traffic jams.
+characteristic
● It is a bustling/vibrant/dynamic city
● It is a serene/tranquil/calm/cozy city
WHY?
….+ because…
I love/really like living in Ghent because…
Ghent is a great place to live because…

Living in Ghent suits me because…

I suppose I don’t mind living in Ghent because…

SAMPLE 1
I live in Prague, which is the capital and the largest city
in Czech Republic. The city is well-known for its cultural
attractions, nightlife spots, and a lively arts scene. Living
in Prague suits me because I really enjoy the city’s
gorgeous architecture and tasty cuisine.
SAMPLE 2
I live in Ghent, which is a dynamic city in Belgium. It is quite
large city and it is famous for its large public squares and
marketplaces. Ghent is a great place to live because you
can visit many great castles and unique museums in your
free time. Also, you can meet people from all over the world
as Ghent is a multicultural city with an incredible student
atmosphere.
SAMPLE 3
My city is the capital of my country, Hanoi city. It is located
in the north of Vietnam and it is very bustling. Hanoi is a
vibrant and modern city that has blocks of buildings and
skyscrapers with thousands of years of culture. I love living
in Hanoi because the people here are hospitable and
heart-warming.
Things to dislike
Hanoi is great but the cost of living is high. It’s quite stressful
high cost because you are always thinking about money.
of living

crowded/p Hanoi is crowded all year around and traffic is a real issue,
opulated especially in rush hours.
…but Tính từ
There are many kinds of pollution here: air pollution, water
polluted pollution and even noise pollution.

There are so many vehicles on the streets and they make

Traffic jams noises and emit fumes all the time. It is especially terrible
travelling on the street during peak hours
PRACTICE
Describe your hometown
- where your hometown is
- how big/small it is
- what is special about it
- your feeling about your hometown