City Life vs. Country Life

Description

In this conversation-focused lesson, students will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside versus the city. They will share their own experiences, describe typical environments, and discuss what kind of lifestyle they prefer and why.

The lesson includes useful expressions for giving opinions and making comparisons, and helps students build vocabulary related to daily life, nature, transportation, and housing. This is a great opportunity to practice fluency while exploring a universally relatable topic.

Questions list

1. Have you ever lived in both a city and a countryside area?

2. What’s the first thing you notice when you travel from the city to the countryside or vice versa? (vice versa – the other way around.)

3. Do you think where you live affects your happiness? Why or why not?

1. What are some things you can do in the countryside that you can't do in the city?

2. Where is the ideal place to retire, the city or the countryside? Why?

3. Which place in your country would you recommend to a tourist who wants to experience both the city vibe and countryside feel? Why?

4. How do job opportunities in the countryside compare to those in the city in your country—are there any industries that thrive more in one than the other?

5. Do you think people in the countryside are missing out on entertainment, or do they just enjoy it differently? Why? ("Missing out" means not getting to experience or enjoy something valuable or fun.

6. Where do you think traditional culture is stronger in your country—in the city or in the countryside? Why?

7. How would you describe the sense of community in the city vs. the countryside?

8. If you had to choose one for the rest of your life, would you live in the city or the countryside? Why?

1. Are you a city person or a country person?

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes