Back in my old bedroom at 27: why moving home is not a failure
A young writer argues that moving back in with parents is a sensible choice, not a failure, while admitting its difficulties; learners identify the writer's opinions and reasons and discuss living at home.
B1Adults45 minOpinion piece
About this lesson
A B1 reading lesson (opinion piece). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Opinion piece
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Home & rooms
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- rent, deposit, save up, independence, privacy, failure
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Identify a writer's main opinion, reasons and concessions
- Understand phrases for giving and balancing opinions
- Discuss and write a short opinion paragraph about living at home