Apartment living is something that many students have experience with. These intermediate level ESL questions are great for conversation clubs and class warm up.

Get your students to talk about apartments in their country and their experiences. This is also a good chance to practice vocabulary that has to do with urban living. Feel free to add follow up questions about their neighborhood or ask them about places that they have lived.

The conversation questions are:

1. Describe the six pictures above. What things can you see?

2. What style of apartment is your favorite? Why?

3. What is the ideal apartment like for you?

4. Describe the apartments in your country.

5. What was the nicest apartment you’ve been in?

6. Would you rather live in an apartment or a house? Why?

7. What do you think are the worst things about living in an apartment?

8. What advice would you give someone looking for a new apartment?

9. How would you decorate your apartment?

10. What are the most important features to you in an apartment?

11. What makes a good apartment neighbor?

12. Do you think apartments are good for pets? Why?

13. How do you handle repairs in your apartment?

14. What country do you think has the nicest apartments?

15. Do you prefer living on a high floor or a low floor? Why?

16. What are some benefits of living in an apartment instead of a house?

17. Do you prefer having your own apartment or living with roommates?

18. How do you go about fixing problems in your apartment?

19. What makes a good landlord?

20. Are utility bills in your country expensive?

21. What kind of neighborhood would you like to live in?

22. Are apartments in your country usually furnished or unfurnished?

23. What is the best way to find an apartment in your city?

24. What is the worst thing about living in an apartment?

25. What do you think about sites like Airbnb that rent to tourists?