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City Life Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Neighbourhoods, homes, city versus country and the cities of the future.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide
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Warm-up

In pairs, list ten things you can see, hear or smell in a busy city centre. Then list ten for a quiet village and decide which list was easier.

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B1 · 1 of 12

Describe the area where you live. What do you like most about it?

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All 12 questions

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B1

  1. Describe the area where you live. What do you like most about it?
  2. What's your favourite place to spend time in your town, and why?
  3. Would you rather live in a big city or a small town? Why?
  4. What would you change about your street or neighbourhood?

B2

  1. What are the pros and cons of living in a city centre compared with the suburbs?
  2. How could your town be made better for young people?
  3. Is it better to live with friends, with family or on your own? Why?
  4. What would matter most to you when choosing a place to rent, and what would you compromise on?Adults

C1

  1. Should cities be designed around cars, pedestrians or public transport? What would change?
  2. What happens to a neighbourhood's character when it becomes fashionable and prices go up?
  3. Is owning a home still a realistic goal for most people, and does it really matter?Adults
  4. If you could design a city from scratch, what would be its most important feature, and what trade-offs would you accept?

Wrap-up

In groups, design a new neighbourhood for 5,000 people: what it has, what it doesn't and how people get around. Present your plan in two minutes.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.