Explaining a House Issue to a Landlord
ESL Lesson PlansExplaining a House Issue to a Landlord

Explaining a House Issue to a Landlord

This lesson plan is ideal for B1/B2 learners who want to improve their ability to handle everyday situations with landlords and boost their speaking confidence. Students will learn practical vocabulary and expressions for discussing household problems. The plan includes reading comprehension practice and a final role-play to reinforce polite communication.

Skills

  • Can explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision.
  • Can give straightforward, detailed descriptions of a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest.
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1

Have you ever had to explain an issue with your living space? If so, what kind of issue was it? Read these short conversations to see examples of problems being described.

A
The faucet in the kitchen is leaking, and it's starting to damage the cabinets.
B
I'll send someone over to fix it as soon as I can.
A
The heater is broken, and it's freezing in here!
B
I'll have a technician come by to check it out today.
A
There's a blocked drain in the bathroom that's causing a lot of problems.
B
Thanks for letting me know; I'll arrange to have it cleared right away.
A
I found some mold in the corner of the bedroom; it looks serious.
B
I appreciate you telling me; I'll have a professional inspect it immediately.
A
I think there's faulty wiring in the living room; the lights keep turning on and off.
B
I'll have an electrician look at it to make sure everything is safe.
2

Work with the vocabulary from the dialogues. Match the words with their definitions.

3

Rephrase each sentence using one of the phrases on the list.

4

Unscramble the words to create useful phrases for starting a conversation with a landlord.

5

Write a short, clear message describing a household issue to a landlord.

6

Time for a role-play! Imagine you need to call your landlord and communicate the problem you have.

7

Wrap-up. Discuss the questions with your partner. Share your thoughts and experiences.

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