Lesson 2: Space & Comfort

Reading: Small Space, Big Ideas

I live in a cosy one-bedroom apartment. It's much smaller than my parents' house, but I love it. The living room is bright because of the big windows. My furniture is very simple and practical. I don't like messy rooms, so I try to keep everything organized. My favorite thing is the piano in the corner. It makes the room feel peaceful. My style is modern, but I have some old-fashioned photos on the wall to make it feel warm.

Vocabulary (12 words for A2)

Cosy - warm and comfortable

Bright - lots of light

Simple - not complicated

Practical - useful, not just for show

Messy - untidy, things everywhere

Organized - everything in its place

Peaceful - quiet and calm

Modern - new style

Old-fashioned - style from the past

Spacious - having lots of space

Crowded - too many things/people

Quiet - no noise

Description Prompts (Sentence Starters)

"To me, a perfect home feels..." (e.g., ...feels very peaceful and quiet).

"I prefer [style A] because it's way more..." (e.g., ...because it's way more practical).

"My favorite room is flooded with..." (e.g., ...is flooded with morning light).

"The most important thing in a room is..." (e.g., ...is a comfortable sofa).

"It's a bit too [adjective] for my taste." (e.g., ...It's a bit too messy for my taste).

"My style is a mix of..." (e.g., ...is a mix of modern and old-fashioned items).

"I try to keep my workspace..." (e.g., ...keep my workspace very organized).

"It makes me feel..." (e.g., ...It makes me feel calm when I play piano).

Grammar: Making Comparisons Stronger

Big difference: much / far / way + comparative (e.g., much better)
Small difference: a bit / slightly + comparative (e.g., a bit larger)

Speaking Practice

Use the vocabulary and comparison modifiers (much, slightly, etc.) to answer.

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