This topic focuses on describing a dorm room and life at a university. Students will practice vocabulary related to dormitories, student life, and roommates. The grammar emphasizes prepositions, there is/there are, and possessive forms.
Grammar Focus
There is/There are
- There is a desk near my bed.
- There are two beds in the room.
Prepositions of place
- The books are on the shelf.
- There is a rug under the bed.
Possessive structures
- My roommate’s desk is on the left side of the room.
- The dorm has its own kitchen.
Quantifiers
- There isn’t much space in the room.
- There are a few posters on the wall.
Vocabulary
| Word/Phrase | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm room | A bedroom in a university residence | "I live in a small dorm room at university." |
| Roommate | A person who shares a room with someone | "My roommate and I share the space." |
| Bunk bed | A bed with one frame stacked on top of another | "We use bunk beds to save space." |
| Closet | A small space for storing clothes | "There’s a small closet for my clothes." |
| Desk | A table for working or studying | "I keep my laptop on my desk." |
| Shelf | A flat surface for storing items | "The shelf above my desk holds my books." |
| Shared bathroom | A bathroom used by multiple people | "We have a shared bathroom in the hallway." |
| Kitchenette | A small kitchen space | "The dorm has a kitchenette for cooking." |
| Compact | Small and efficient | "The dorm room is compact but functional." |
| Posters | Large pictures or designs for walls | "There are posters of my favorite movies on the walls." |
Useful Expressions
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| "I live in a dorm room with a roommate." | Explaining living arrangements. |
| "The room is small but cozy." | Describing the dorm room. |
| "There’s a desk where I do my homework." | Explaining the purpose of furniture in the room. |
| "My roommate and I share the closet." | Talking about shared spaces. |
| "It’s a little messy right now." | Referring to the current state of the room. |
| "We decorated the room with posters and lights." | Explaining how the space is personalized. |
Sentences
- My dorm room is small but comfortable.
- There is a bed, a desk, and a chair in the room.
- I share the room with my roommate, Alex.
- The closet is small, but it fits all my clothes.
- We use bunk beds to save space.
- There’s a shelf above my desk for books and decorations.
- The room has a window with a nice view of the campus.
- I usually study at my desk in the evenings.
- The dorm has a shared bathroom at the end of the hallway.
- My roommate and I keep the room clean and organized.
Questions and Answers
Q: Do you live in a dorm room?
A: Yes, I live in a dorm room at City University.Q: How many people share your dorm room?
A: Two people share the room, me and my roommate.Q: What furniture is in your dorm room?
A: There’s a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small closet.Q: Is the dorm room big?
A: No, it’s small, but it’s perfect for two people.Q: How do you decorate your dorm room?
A: We have posters, string lights, and a rug to make it cozy.
Conversation
Emma: Where do you live at university?
Liam: I live in a dorm room on campus.
Emma: Do you have a roommate?
Liam: Yes, I share the room with Alex.
Emma: Is it comfortable?
Liam: It’s small, but it has everything we need. There’s a bed, a desk, and a closet.
Emma: Do you like living in a dorm?
Liam: I do! It’s close to my classes, and I’ve made a lot of friends here.
Reading Passage
Life in My Dorm Room
I live in a dorm room at City University. The room is small but cozy, and I share it with my roommate, Alex. We have a bunk bed, a desk, and a small closet. Above the desk, there’s a shelf where I keep my books and some decorations.
The dorm room is very compact, so we have to keep it organized. We decorated it with posters, string lights, and a small rug to make it feel more like home. There’s a shared bathroom down the hallway and a kitchenette where we can prepare simple meals.
Living in the dorm is a great experience. It’s close to all my classes, and I enjoy spending time with other students in the common areas.
Do you live in a dorm room? What do you like or dislike about it?
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