IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Accommodation

In this blog post, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can say about accommodation. This blog post will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about accommodation in the speaking section.

Spacious apartment – a large apartment with plenty of room.

1. I currently live in a spacious apartment in the city center with my family.

2. One thing I really like about my home is that it has a spacious apartment with a large living room.

3. In the future, I would love to move into a more spacious apartment.

Cozy room – a small but comfortable and warm room.

1. My bedroom is quite cozy, so I enjoy spending time there.

2. I prefer living in a cozy room because it feels relaxing and peaceful.

3. Even though my apartment is small, it has a very cozy atmosphere.

Fully furnished – a home with all furniture already provided.

1. My apartment is fully furnished, so I did not need to buy furniture.

2. Many students prefer fully furnished accommodation because it is convenient.

3. I would like to rent a fully furnished apartment in the future.

Modern facilities – new and advanced equipment or amenities.

1. My apartment building has modern facilities like a gym and a swimming pool.

2. I enjoy living in places that provide modern facilities.

3. Nowadays, people tend to choose accommodation with modern facilities.

Residential area – a neighborhood where people mainly live.

1. I live in a quiet residential area outside the city center.

2. My neighborhood is a residential area with many parks and schools.

3. I prefer residential areas because they are usually less noisy.

Affordable rent – rent that is not too expensive.

1. One reason I chose this apartment is the affordable rent.

2. It can be difficult for young people to find accommodation with affordable rent.

3. I hope to find a place with affordable rent near my workplace.

Peaceful neighborhood – a quiet and calm area to live in.

1. I really enjoy living in a peaceful neighborhood.

2. A peaceful neighborhood helps me relax after a busy day.

3. In my opinion, a peaceful neighborhood is more important than a modern apartment.

City center – the main central part of a city.

1. My apartment is located near the city center.

2. Living in the city center is convenient because everything is nearby.

3. Although the city center is crowded, I still enjoy living there.

Shared accommodation – living in a home with other people.

1. When I was a student, I lived in shared accommodation.

2. Shared accommodation is a good way to save money.

3. Some people enjoy shared accommodation because they can make friends easily.

Natural light – sunlight coming into a room.

1. My favorite part of my house is the large window that brings in natural light.

2. I prefer homes with plenty of natural light.

3. Natural light makes a room feel more comfortable and spacious.

Open-plan kitchen – a kitchen connected to the living area without walls.

1. My house has an open-plan kitchen, which makes it look more modern.

2. I really enjoy cooking in an open-plan kitchen.

3. Many modern apartments now include an open-plan kitchen.

Private room – a room used by only one person.

1. I prefer having a private room because I need quiet space to study.

2. During university, I shared an apartment but still had a private room.

3. A private room can provide more comfort and privacy.

Rental property – a house or apartment that people pay to live in.

1. My family currently lives in a rental property.

2. It is becoming harder to find a good rental property in big cities.

3. I hope to buy my own house instead of living in a rental property.

High-rise building – a very tall building with many floors.

1. I live in a high-rise building near downtown.

2. Many people in large cities live in high-rise buildings.

3. I like high-rise buildings because they usually have a great view.

Student dormitory – accommodation provided for students.

1. I stayed in a student dormitory during my first year of university.

2. Living in a student dormitory helped me make new friends.

3. Some student dormitories are quite affordable for students.

Well-decorated – designed and furnished attractively.

1. My apartment is small but very well-decorated.

2. I feel more relaxed in a well-decorated room.

3. I enjoy looking at well-decorated homes online.

Convenient location – a place that is easy to access.

1. My apartment is in a convenient location near my office.

2. A convenient location can save a lot of commuting time.

3. I would rather live in a smaller apartment with a convenient location.

Quiet surroundings – an area without much noise.

1. I really appreciate the quiet surroundings in my neighborhood.

2. Quiet surroundings help me focus on my work.

3. In the future, I want to live somewhere with quiet surroundings.

Household chores – tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

1. I usually help my parents with household chores.

2. Doing household chores teaches people responsibility.

3. I spend about an hour a day doing household chores.

Dream house – the perfect house someone wants.

1. My dream house would be near the beach.

2. I hope to buy my dream house one day.

3. A large garden is an important part of my dream house.