Types of Housing

I. Detached House:

• Definition: A standalone house not connected to any other buildings.

• Vocabulary: Detached house, single-family house, bungalow, villa.

• Example: My family lives in a detached house with a big backyard.

II. Semi-detached House:

• Definition: A house that shares one common wall with another house.

• Vocabulary: Semi-detached house, duplex, twin home.

• Example: They bought a semi-detached house in a quiet neighborhood.

III. Terraced House:

• Definition: A row of identical houses that share side walls.

• Vocabulary: Terraced house, townhouse, row house.

• Example: The terraced houses on this street have a charming architectural style.

IV. Apartment/Flat:

• Definition: A unit in a building with multiple floors and shared entrances.

• Vocabulary: Apartment, flat, condominium, studio, penthouse.

• Example: They live in a spacious apartment on the 15th floor of the building.

V. Condominium/Condo:

• Definition: A privately owned unit in a building with shared common areas.

• Vocabulary: Condominium, condo, high-rise building.

• Example: They decided to invest in a condominium in the city center.

VI. Cottage:

• Definition: A small, cozy house, often located in a rural or countryside area.

• Vocabulary: Cottage, cabin, country house.

• Example: They spent their summer vacations in a beautiful cottage by the lake.

VII. Mobile Home:

• Definition: A prefabricated house that can be transported to different locations.

• Vocabulary: Mobile home, trailer home, caravan.

• Example: They live in a mobile home and enjoy the freedom to move around.

VIII. Mansion:

• Definition: A large, luxurious house, often owned by wealthy individuals.

• Vocabulary: Mansion, estate, manor.

• Example: The mansion boasts spacious rooms and beautiful gardens.

IX. Apartment Building:

• Definition: A building with multiple apartments or flats.

• Vocabulary: Apartment building, block of flats, residential complex.

• Example: The apartment building has a gym and a swimming pool for residents.

X. Student Dormitory:

• Definition: A building or facility providing accommodation for students.

• Vocabulary: Student dormitory, college residence, university housing.

• Example: Many international students choose to stay in the university dormitory.

Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.