Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Leave Home
ESL Lesson PlansWhy Gen Z Is Struggling to Leave Home

Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Leave Home

Explore why Gen Z is struggling to afford independent living in this engaging ESL lesson. Students learn useful vocabulary about housing and the cost of living, watch a video about the challenges facing young people today, and discuss home ownership, financial independence, and multigenerational living.

Skills

  • Can follow much of everyday conversation and discussion, provided it is clearly articulated in standard language or in a familiar variety.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the questions. Then watch the video. What is the main problem the speakers discuss?

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Why do so many young people struggle to afford their own homes today?
2
How has the idea of financial independence changed over the past few decades?
3
What sacrifices are people willing to make to afford a place to live?
4
How does the cost of housing affect people's life choices and opportunities?
5
What could governments do to make housing more affordable for young people?
2

Match the words with the definitions.

3

Complete the text with the new words.

4

Watch the video again and choose the correct answers.

5

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why?