I'M IN APARTMENT 103

 The statement "I'm in apartment 103" is a way to specify one’s location, particularly in a residential building. This topic is essential for A1 and A2 level learners as it introduces vocabulary and expressions related to housing, addresses, and numbers. Students will practice describing where they live or where others are located, using simple grammar and vocabulary.

This lesson also focuses on using the present simple and present continuous tenses to describe states and actions. Learners will gain confidence in talking about their homes, asking for or giving directions, and identifying locations.

By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to describe where they live, ask questions about addresses, and use location-based vocabulary effectively.

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GRAMMAR

Using "Be" for Locations

• Structure:
  • Subject + be (am/is/are) + preposition of place + location.
  • Examples:
    • I’m in apartment 103.
    • She’s on the second floor.

Present Simple for General Information

• Structure:
  • Subject + be (am/is/are) + general statement.
  • Examples:
    • I live in apartment 103.
    • He lives on the fifth floor.

Present Continuous for Current Location

• Structure:
  • Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb (-ing) + location.
  • Examples:
    • I’m staying in apartment 103 for now.
    • They’re visiting apartment 205.

Questions

• Yes/No Questions:

  • Be (am/is/are) + subject + location?
  • Examples:
    • Are you in apartment 103?
    • Is he on the third floor?

• Wh- Questions:

  • Where + be (am/is/are) + subject?
  • Examples:
    • Where are you?
    • Where is the apartment?

Negative Statements

• Structure:
  • Subject + be (am/is/are) + not + location.
  • Examples:
    • I’m not in apartment 103.
    • They aren’t on this floor.

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VOCABULARY

1. Apartment: A set of rooms for living in, typically on one floor of a building. (Example: I live in an apartment near the park.)
2. Floor: A level of a building. (Example: She lives on the second floor.)
3. Building: A structure with walls and a roof. (Example: The apartment building has five floors.)
4. Elevator: A lift used to move between floors. (Example: Take the elevator to the third floor.)
5. Stairs: Steps for going up or down. (Example: I usually take the stairs to my apartment.)
6. Door: A movable barrier at the entrance of a room or building. (Example: The door to apartment 103 is red.)
7. Number: A figure used for counting or identifying. (Example: My apartment number is 103.)
8. Neighbor: A person living nearby. (Example: My neighbor is very friendly.)
9. Address: The details of a place where someone lives. (Example: What’s your address?)
10. Balcony: A platform extending from a building. (Example: My apartment has a small balcony.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Describing Location:

  • I’m in apartment 103.
  • She lives on the fifth floor.
  • Our building is near the park.

• Asking Questions:

  • Where is apartment 103?
  • What floor is it on?

• Giving Directions:

  • It’s on the third floor.
  • Take the elevator to the second floor.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. I’m in apartment 103.
2. She lives on the fourth floor.

Negative:

1. I’m not in apartment 205.
2. They aren’t in this building.

Questions:

1. Are you in apartment 103?
2. Where is her apartment?

Answers:

1. Yes, I’m in apartment 103.
2. Her apartment is on the fifth floor.

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CONVERSATION

Jack: Hi, Sarah! Where are you?
Sarah: Hi, Jack! I’m in apartment 103. What about you?
Jack: I’m on the second floor. Is apartment 103 on the first floor?
Sarah: Yes, it’s right next to the elevator.
Jack: Great! I’ll come down and visit.

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READING

"The Apartment Hunt"

Tom is looking for a new apartment. His old apartment is too small, and he wants a place with more space and a nice view. This morning, Tom visited an apartment building in the city center. The building has ten floors and a large elevator.

The first apartment he saw was on the third floor. It was bright and modern but didn’t have a balcony. The second apartment was on the seventh floor. It was larger and had a beautiful balcony with a view of the park. Tom liked it very much.

After visiting the apartments, Tom decided to choose the one on the seventh floor. He called the landlord and said, “I’d like to rent apartment 703, please.” Tom is excited to move into his new home next week.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why does Tom want a new apartment?
   A: He wants more space and a nice view.

2. Q: How many floors does the apartment building have?
   A: The building has ten floors.

3. Q: What was special about the second apartment?
   A: It was larger and had a balcony with a park view.

4. Q: Which apartment did Tom choose?
   A: He chose apartment 703 on the seventh floor.

5. Q: When is Tom moving into his new apartment?
   A: He’s moving next week.