Somewhere to live Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Title: Somewhere to Live

Date:

Location:

Objectives:

• to take part in discussions related to housing and accommodation • to explore the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants • to read and become familiar with words used in forms / official documents • to use a dictionary to find the meaning of unknown words • to recognise, understand and spell a greater range of words

Time: 2hrs

Tutor:

Syllabus: area/unit/module Sc/E3.1b Sd/E3.1a Rt/E3.7a RwE3.3a,2a Llr/E3.7c WwE3.1ª

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Learning

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Lesson objectives + Warm up- learner introductions

• Display lesson objectives and

programme on wall • Introduce lesson programme

and objectives to l’s • Encourage l’s to introduce

themselves to the group and say something about themselves

• Offer learners- paper, pens/pencils

• Familiarise with lesson

programme. • Tell the group their

name- say something about themselves (optional)

Lesson title, objectives, programme and key words on flipchart sheet Paper/pens/pencils

Speaking/listening Note taking

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Types of accommodation

• Brainstorm types of

accommodation Flat/house/shared/furnished/unfurnished

• Ask learners to volunteer to talk

about their own accommodation • introduce, discuss and define

key words • Pair l’s, distribute resources,

start off first page of activity, instruct l’s to continue working with partner. Mingle, assist and take feedback from whole group- add l’s main points onto flipchart

• Encourage Ls to make sentences of their own using new vocab.

• Contribute to

discussion- share own experiences. Tell group something about their own accommodation.

• Work with partner- look

at page 1, feedback any observations/ contributions to group. Continue rest of exercise with partner, feedback results to group when finished Take notes(optional)

P.17 Selected pages from Citizenship resources (Section 9 Housing), Unit 9.1 - Accommodation

Note taking Spelling New vocabulary Reading Speaking/listening

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Finding accommodation

• Pair l’s and give set of cards for

sorting. Take feedback. • Brainstorm where to find

information about finding accommodation. Websites / shop windows / Friday ads / letting agencies

• Ask l’s to volunteer how they

found their accommodation. • Pair l’s, distribute resources,

(optional) Ask learners to look at adverts in local newspapers, identifying abbreviations they know or can guess, and talk about why abbreviations are used.

• Match key vocabulary

cards • Contribute to discussion

share own experiences

P.18-19 Vocabulary cards Optional – adverts from Friday Ads

Reading Speaking/listening New vocabulary

• Ask l’s to work in groups

discussing the advert on p. 2, talking about the meaning of the words and phrases, then answering the questions relating to the advert on p3

• Point out that answers to all the questions are not there.

• Discuss the fact that it is at least as important to ‘read between the lines’ and notice what adverts do not tell you.

• (optional) Ask learners to work

in pairs to plan questions, based on what the advert does not tell them.

• Work with partner- look

at page 2, feedback any observations/ contributions to group. Continue rest of exercise with partner, feedback results to group when finished.

• Work with a partner to

write questions based on advert (optional)

P.20-22 Selected pages from Citizenship resource – Unit 9.2 - Renting

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Landlords and tenants Rights and responsibilities

• Elicit learner knowledge of the

rights and responsibilities of landlord/tenant and any experiences in the areas of being a tenant, signing a lease, paying a deposit etc. write learner contributions onto flipchart

• Pair l’s and give set of cards for

sorting. Take feedback. Clarify further (using tutor notes below) tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities

• Write following points for

discussion on flipchart (optional). Refer to tutor notes if necessary • disrepair • deposit, rent in advance plus a

deposit of between one week and two months rent

• Contribute ideas and

own experiences • Take notes • Work with partner and

sort cards according to landlord or tenant responsibility- feedback to group

• Take notes (optional)

and contribute further to discussion of areas affecting landlord/tenant

P.23 Tenant or landlord responsibility? sorting cards practical Adult Learner’s Dictionary Longmans Visual Dictionary Oxford Thesaurus

Note taking Spelling New vocabulary Speaking/listening Practical Reading

• notice of possession, give

sample – refer to tutors notes • Tenancy Agreement

• Start discussion on definitions/

consequences of involvement in above areas. Pass around sample tenancy agreement and notice requiring possession.

• Point out and define key words • Scribe onto board for l’s • Display leaflets / posters –

inform learners of: relevent sections of Housing Advice leaflet – deposits and rent in advance / tenancy agreement / tenants rights and responsibilities. Myukinfo – section on housing and local information for East Sussex.

Tutor notes- inform learners -

Landlord If you fall behind with the rent, your landlord may be able to evict you and claim back any money that you owe them. If you are having problems like this, get advice quickly. An adviser may be able to help you avoid losing your home It is normally accepted that the number of people who can share a room at time is two people, even then the room must be big enough Landlord must give 24 hours notice before coming round Some landlords / letting agents will rent to tenants if the tenant has a

• Read sample tenancy

agreement • Pass around and read

Notice Requiring Possession (optional)

P.24 Sample tenancy agreement P.25 Notice Requiring Possession- sample P.26-27 Housing Advice leaflets P.28-29 Myukinfo.com poster

friend or relative who is working and is willing to act as guarantor Landlords have to give you written notice (requiring possession) – this is normally two months but can depend on type of tenancy. If you think landlord is not following correct procedure for evicting tenants get advice from LA housing advice centre. Tenant If you think that your landlord has not protected your deposit call the Housing Advice Centre When you move in make a note and take photographs of anything that is damaged Pay your rent on time Report any damage or problems, e.g. leaks, as soon as they happen Keep the noise in your flat at a considerate level Keep the place clean, including any entrance halls Make sure no illegal activities go on in your house/flat Be responsible for the behaviour of your friends when they visit Ending your tenancy properly Not leaving your home Sublet/ taking a lodger

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Listening exercise Interview with landlady

• What questions do you need to

ask a landlord/lady when choosing accommodation?

• Write main points on flipchart • Play video/ recording – elicit l’s

understanding of the gist

• Contribute to discussion • Listen / watch recording

for housing vocabulary

CD Video / recording – Interview with landlady P.30-41 Worksheets – interview with landlady

Listening / reading

• Distribute multiple-choice Qs.

Play in small sections. In pairs l’s compare answers.

• Distribute gap-fill exercises. L’s

read text and fill in the gaps. Listen again (if required) to compare answers.

• Optional – sequencing and

punctuation activity

• Listen again and

complete multiple choice exercise. Compare answers with partner.

• Read the text and fill in

the gaps. Listen again to check answers

DIFFERENTIATION; meeting learner’s needs

• This will become apparent after meeting learners and starting the course/sessions • higher level learners set work to encourage independent learning • 1-1 teaching support given to lower level learners (whenever possible)

Handouts:

• Housing Advice leaflet • Myukinfo cards.

Notes:

• Display relevant posters / leaflets prior to lesson • Plan has to be flexible- dependent on learner needs • Be aware that some of the topics may be sensitive for some learners

EVALUATION; What went well? What would you change for the next time?

Tutor name…………………………………………………………… Tutor Signature …………………………………………

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Key words

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Landlord

Rent

Bills

Repairs

Furniture

Tenancy agreement

Council Tax

Tenant

Deposit

Property

The person who

owns the property

Money you pay every month to

live in your home

Fix any damages

to the house

Money you pay to your local

authority to pay for local services

A contract

between the tenant and the

landlord

Money you pay to your landlord

before you move into the property

A list of charges

for water, electricity and gas

Chairs, tables, beds etc

The person who

pays rent to live in a property

House, flat etc

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Landlords responsibilities… Tenants responsibilities…

pay the rent on time

pay the council tax

pay the bills (water,

gas, electricity)

keep the property

clean and tidy

put out the rubbish and

recycling (on the correct day)

be considerate towards your neighbours

provide a gas

safety certificate

report any damages or repairs

pay for a television licence

make sure the

property has hot water and heating

provide a tenancy agreement

make sure the

property is safe and healthy to live in

Answers: Landlords – gas safety certificate / hot water / tenancy agreement / safe and healthy Tenants – paying rent / property clean and tidy / rubbish / considerate to neighbours/ reporting damages / TV license *Paying the council tax and bills depends on the tenancy agreement – tenants should ask their landlord

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Housing 9

Speaker: 052 Monira Khan

Job: Landlord

Skill Suggested Activities

Speaking:

Role-play conversations between tenants or prospective tenants and landlords. They could pretend to be on the telephone.

Listening: Listen for housing vocabulary and the language use compared to

students’ role-plays.

Reading: Read advertisements for rented accommodation. Read descriptions of

flats.

Writing: Write an advertisement for rented accommodation or describe a flat

you know.

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Transcript:

1. Wendy: I’m looking for a property to rent, I understand that you have one?

2. Monira: Yes, we have a very nice property, it’s six hundred and fifty pound a month.

3. Wendy: Hmm hmm, and do you need a deposit with that?

4. Monira: Yes, I need a three month deposit if possible.

5. Wendy: Right, yeah. What kind of property, is it a flat?

6. Monira: It’s a flat, it’s two bedroom flat. It’s a very nice area.

7. Wendy: Hmm hmm, is it a ground floor or…

8. Monira: First floor flat.

9. Wendy: First floor flat.

10. Monira: Yes.

11. Wendy: Does it have its own kitchen?

12. Monira: Yes, it’s nice modern kitchen, fitted kitchen, yes.

13. Wendy: And does it have its own bathroom or is it shared?

14. Monira: Yes, no, it’s two bedroom flat, but if you taking the whole property then you don’t have to share, it’s your…

15. Wendy: Hmm hmm, it’s within the flat.

16. Monira: Yeah, within the flat, yes.

17. Wendy: Okay, is it furnished or unfurnished…

18. Monira: Yes, it’s fully furnished property.

19. Wendy: Hmm hmm, so it has beds and…

20. Monira: Yeah, bed and wardrobe fitted in both room.

21. Wendy: Hmm hmm and the living room has…

22. Monira: Yes, nice living room and kitchen area.

23. Wendy: Hmm hmm, does it have central heating, is it…

24. Monira: Yes, is central heated, the whole house.

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Housing 9 25. Wendy: Hmm hmm, and double glazing?

26. Monira: Yes, double glazed.

27. Wendy: Okay, if things go wrong, breakdown, can you repair them?

28. Monira: Yes we do, you have to contact the agent and they repair for you. We just pay the bill.

29. Wendy: Hmm hmm, does it have smoke detectors?

30. Monira: Yes.

31. Wendy: Great, are bills included in the rent, electricity, gas bills?

32. Monira: Most bill are included but, you know, like telephone not included and gas not included, but other things are included.

33. Wendy: Is it near to transport, bus stops…

34. Monira: Yes, five minute walk to bus stop, yes.

35. Wendy: Are any shops nearby?

36. Monira: Yes, some shops, but not big supermarket, small shops are nearby.

37. Wendy: Is it the near city centre or?

38. Monira: One bus go to city centre, yes, it’s near the bus stop.

39. Wendy: Okay, and what are the neighbours like, are they quiet or?

40. Monira: Oh very nice, very nice, we’ve never had any problem with anybody, any of our lodgers.

41. Wendy: Right, okay, thank you.

42. Monira: Okay, thank you, please let us know if you like to see the house, okay, thank you.

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Housing 9 Questions: answers at bottom 1) At number 2, how much is the property to rent?

a. £560 b. £650 per year c. £650 every 3 months d. £650 per month

2) At number 4, how much deposit do you have to give the landlord?

a. £1950 for 3 months b. £650 for 1 month c. £650 for 3 months d. £650 a month for 3 months

3) At number 6, what type of property is it?

a. 2 bedroom bedsit b. 2 bedroom flat c. 3 bedroom flat d. 2 bedroom house

4) At number 12, what is meant by ‘fitted kitchen’?

a. where appliances fit neatly into spaces b. a kitchen that has being done by a professional c. a kitchen which has cupboards fitted and a cooker d. a kitchen which has no cupboards or appliances

5) At number 18, what is meant by ‘fully furnished property’?

a. a brand new property b. a property that is decorated c. a property that has no furniture d. the property has furniture

6) At number 28, who should you call for repairs?

a. the agent b. the landlord c. the double-glazers d. the neighbour

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Housing 9 7) At number 29, what are ‘smoke detectors’?

a. small alarms on the ceiling which make a noise if there is a fire b. an alarm which senses if anybody is smoking in the building c. an alarm which puts out a fire d. a small device for making smoke

8) At number 32, what bills are not included in the rent?

a. gas and electric b. gas and telephone c. electric and telephone d. gas

9) At number 34, how far away are the bus stops?

a. far away b. very close c. not far d. five minutes if you walk

10) At number 40, what is meant by ‘lodgers’?

a. neighbours near the flat b. people c. repair men d. people at the shops

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052 listening/reading gapfill: The words removed below are the key words used most by this speaker.

• Listen to a small section at a time and try to hear the missing words, or/and

• read the text and fill in the gaps. Some of the words are repeated.

Words: centre deposit flat bedroom furnished modern included

nearby nice repair shops floor property smoke problem

1. Wendy: I’m looking for a property to rent, I understand that you have one?

2. Monira: Yes, we have a very [1] ______________ property, it’s six hundred

and fifty pound a month.

3. Wendy: Hmm hmm, and do you need a [2] ______________ with that?

4. Monira: Yes, I need a three month [3] ______________ if possible.

5. Wendy: Right, yeah. What kind of property, is it a flat?

6. Monira: It’s a flat, it’s two [4] ____________flat. It’s a very [5] ______________

area.

7. Wendy: Hmm hmm, is it a ground floor or …

8. Monira: First [6] __________ flat.

9. Wendy: First [7] ___________ flat.

10. Monira: Yes.

11. Wendy: Does it have its own kitchen?

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Housing 9 12. Monira: Yes, it’s nice [8] ___________ kitchen, fitted kitchen, yes.

13. Wendy: And does it have its own bathroom or is it shared?

14. Monira: Yes, no, it’s two bedroom flat, but if you taking the whole

[9]____________then you don’t have to share, it’s your.

15. Wendy: Hmm hmm, it’s within the flat.

16. Monira: Yeah, within the flat, yes.

17. Wendy: Okay, is it [10] ______________ or unfurnished.

18. Monira: Yes, it’s fully [11] ______________ property.

19. Wendy: Hmm hmm, so it has beds and.

20. Monira: Yeah, bed and wardrobe fitted in both room.

21. Wendy: Hmm hmm and the living room has…

22. Monira: Yes, nice living room and kitchen area.

23. Wendy: Hmm hmm, does it have central heating, is it…

24. Monira: Yes, is central heated, the whole house.

25. Wendy: Hmm hmm, and double glazing?

26. Monira: Yes, double glazed.

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Housing 9 27. Wendy: Okay, if things go wrong, breakdown, can you [12] ______________

them?

28. Monira: Yes we do, you have to contact the agent and they

[13]______________ for you. We just pay the bill.

29. Wendy: Hmm hmm, does it have [14] ____________ detectors?

30. Monira: Yes.

31. Wendy: Great, are bills [15] ______________ in the rent, electricity, gas bills?

32. Monira: Most bill are included but, you know, like telephone not included and

gas not included but other things are included.

33. Wendy: Is it near to transport, bus stops.

34. Monira: Yes, five minute walk to bus stop, yes.

35. Wendy: Are any [16] ______________ nearby?

36. Monira: Yes, some [17] ______________, but not big supermarket, small [18]

__________are [19] ______________.

37. Wendy: Is it near the city [20] ______________ or…

38. Monira: One bus go to city [21] ______________, yes, it’s near the bus stop.

39. Wendy: Okay, and what are the neighbours like, are they quiet or…

40. Monira: Oh very nice, very nice, we’ve never had any [22] ___________with

anybody, any of our lodgers.

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41. Wendy: Right, okay, thank you.

42. Monira: Okay, thank you, please let us know if you like to see the house,

okay, thank you.

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052 sequencing activity: Conversation requires the skilful use of a number of language features. 1. Read the conversation and underline discourse markers (e.g. okay, yes, well,

now, right, so, anyway, uh-huh) and think about the purpose of each one. 2. Underline key words and phrases spoken at the end of one paragraph and

repeated by the next speaker. 3. Underline any other turn-taking patterns and conventions. 4. Place the paragraphs in the correct order, e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 … or cut out and

re-sequence. 5. Check answers by watching the video or read the full text. 6. Find a friend and practise speaking aloud the full conversation. Wendy: I’m looking for a property to rent, I understand that you have one?

Monira: Yes, I need a three month deposit if possible.

Wendy: First floor flat.

Monira: It’s a flat, it’s two bedroom flat. It’s a very nice area.

Wendy: Hmm hmm, is it a ground floor or…

Wendy: Right, yeah. What kind of property, is it a flat?

Monira: Yes, no, it’s two bedroom flat, but if you taking the whole property then you don’t have to share, it’s your…

Monira: Yes, we have a very nice property, it’s six hundred and fifty pound a month.

Monira: Yes.

Wendy: Does it have its own kitchen?

Monira: First floor flat.

Monira: Yeah, within the flat, yes. Wendy: Hmm hmm, it’s within the flat.

Monira: Yes, it’s nice modern kitchen, fitted kitchen, yes.

Wendy: Hmm hmm, and do you need a deposit with that?

Wendy: And does it have its own bathroom or is it shared?

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052 punctuation activity: 1. Replace all the commas (,) full-stops (.) apostrophes (’) question marks (?) 2. When punctuating, underline difficulties where spoken English does not follow the same ‘rules’ as written English. 3. Replace capital letters where needed. 4. Check your answers by reading the full text. wendy: im looking for a property to rent i understand that you have one

monira: yes we have a very nice property its six hundred and fifty pound a

month

wendy: hmm hmm and do you need a deposit with that

monira: yes i need a three month deposit if possible

wendy: right yeah what kind of property is it a flat

monira: its a flat its two bedroom flat its a very nice area

wendy: hmm hmm is it a ground floor or…

monira: first floor flat

wendy: first floor flat

monira: yes

wendy: does it have its own kitchen

monira: yes its nice modern kitchen fitted kitchen yes

wendy: and does it have its own bathroom or is it shared

monira: yes no its two bedroom flat but if you taking the whole property

then you dont have to share its your…

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052 writing activity: 1. Write about what you have learned so far. 2. Describe the person(s) and what they do. 3. Try to use some of the key words used by the speaker(s). ________________________________________________________

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Answer key to questions

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049: 1) a 2) d 3) c 4) b 5) a 6) d 7) a 8) b 9) a 10) d

050: 1) b 2) c 3) d 4) a 5) b 6) c 7) a 8) b 9) b 10) c

051: 1) c 2) b 3) a 4) d 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) b

052: 1) d 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) d 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) d 10) a

Interviewers: Mary Clayton and Wendy Godden Filming, editing, web design: Stephen Woulds

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