Experience: a stranger secretly lived in my home
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
Suddenly
‘I should have known it wasn’t him’
‘there would have been dirty dishes everywhere’
‘I didn’t know how she could have got up there’
To be in your early/ mid/ late 20s/ 30s/ 40s etc.
Nouns for the home:
Attic/ Loft, Sink, Ceiling, Landlady, Landlord, Hammer, Robe, Drawer, Wardrobe/ Closet, Couch, Sleeping bag
Verbs and phrasal verbs for the home:
To turn off/ on, To light a candle, To run a bath, To put the toilet seat down
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What happened when Amber first moved to Enumclaw and how did she react?
2. What did Amber say about her puppy?
3. How did Amber find out that there was someone in her house?
4. How has the experience affected her and what does she think about it now?
5. ‘I can’t believe how long it took Amber to realise that someone was in her house! I would have realised much earlier.’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘I’ve never had an intruder or a burglar in my house, but if I did have one in my house, I’m sure I would remain very calm.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘The idea of living alone appeals to me.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘I’m the ideal flatmate.’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘In the city where I live, it’s very difficult to find nice accommodation. However, I’m very happy with where I live now.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘I’ve heard many stories of haunted houses and houses with ghosts inside. I’m sure that these stories are true.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘Whenever I have a problem in my house, my landlord sorts it out very quickly.’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘I always feel very safe in my local area.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘Everyone fully trusts the police in my country.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘Soon, I’m going to get a puppy.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘I love watching horror films.’ Is this true for you?