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• It's a traditional brick house.
• I live in a 15-storey apartment, but I'd rather live in a traditional timber house.

Topic-related vocabulary

1. When I was a student, I used to live in a cramped room housing 6 people to save money.
2. Besides the large windows, the architect incorporated several skylights, including one in the master bedroom over the bed area, to make the town house light and airy.
3. Landmark 81 is one of the most state-of-the-art buildings in HCM City.
4. I live in a conventional brick house.
5. If you're looking for a fully-furnished apartment, the rent will be much higher.
6. This 3-bedroom apartment is ideally located in the city center, overlooking Bitexco financial tower and Saigon river.
7. Thousands of people have signed the petition to save the French building at 59-61 Ly Tu Trong street in district 1 from demolition.
8. The bed seems to occupy most of the room.
9. Notre Dame cathedral has recently undergone major renovation.

Other useful language

A. Finding somewhere to live

Are you looking to move into a flat or house next term? The Harmer Agency has a wide range of suitable accommodation. Newly-built apartment available soon. Spacious accommodation, fully-fitted kitchen, and off-road parking. Can be furnished or unfurnished.

serviced apartment

• equipped with modern cooker, washing machine, cupboards...

• parking facilities such as garages, driveways, and lots, can be indoors and out doors

B. Describing your house/flat or room