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2. FLATMATE

3. Group Discussion
Where do you live?
Do you live in a homestay or in shared
accommodation?
Who do you live with?
Are you happy where you live? Why or why not?
Have you ever lived with a flatmate?
How do you think is the experience of living with a
flatmate?

4. Pros and Cons of a flatmate
Pros
• Shared responsibilites
• Your roommate's
problems can become
yours
• You can end up having
built-in best friends
• Everything is shared
• Could be good company
Cons
• Life's cheap
• Lack of privacy
• splitting costs
• You always think there is
someone else to clean up
• Rent is usually cheaper
• House more secure

5. Characteristics of a Flatmate

6. The Perfect Flatmate
Write a brief description of a perfect flatmate
telling why he or she is a perfect flatmate to you
and you would live with.
Read your note.
Do you agree with your classmates on the charateristics of a perfect
flatmate? Why yes or why not?

7. Exchange note with a classmate
Now!
• How are you as a flatmate?
• How many of the above ideal qualities do
you have?
• Are you a perfect flatmate?

9. Imagine you are living with a flatmate
• What possible problem would you face?
• How would you sort them out?
• What characteristics would a person have
to live together?
• Do you think it is easy living with a flatmate
here in Quibdo?

10. Closing
Line1: You have a room for rent at their house
because a roommate has just moved out
Line2: You have friends who need a place to live
Ask questions about the friend and the room to
make sure