WHO DOES ALEXANDRA LIVE WITH?

 The question "Who does Alexandra live with?" is a practical topic for A1 and A2 learners, introducing them to the concept of family, friends, and living arrangements. This topic helps students practice forming and answering questions in the present simple tense while discussing relationships and household dynamics.

Through this lesson, students will explore how to use “who” to ask about people, describe living situations, and talk about daily routines with others. They will also expand their vocabulary related to family members, roommates, and household settings.

By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to ask and answer questions about who someone lives with, describe living arrangements, and use related vocabulary and expressions effectively.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple Questions with "Who"

• Usage: To ask about people involved in an action.
• Structure:
  • Who + does + subject + base verb?
    • Who does Alexandra live with?
    • Who does she talk to every day?

Answering Questions

• Positive Structure:
  • Subject + verb (with -s for third-person singular).
    • She lives with her parents.
  • Subject + does not (doesn’t) + base verb.
    • She doesn’t live alone.

Examples

1. Who does Alexandra live with?
   • She lives with her sister.
2. Does she live with her parents?
   • No, she doesn’t. She lives with her friend.

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VOCABULARY

1. Roommate: A person you share a room or apartment with. (Example: My roommate is very tidy.)
2. Sibling: A brother or sister. (Example: She has two siblings.)
3. Parent: A mother or father. (Example: Her parents live in the city.)
4. Neighbor: A person living near you. (Example: My neighbors are very friendly.)
5. Apartment: A set of rooms for living in, typically in a building. (Example: Alexandra lives in a small apartment.)
6. Housemate: A person you share a house with. (Example: Her housemates are students too.)
7. Alone: Without other people. (Example: She doesn’t like living alone.)
8. Family: A group of related people. (Example: She lives with her family.)
9. Shared: Used or owned by more than one person. (Example: They have a shared kitchen.)
10. Cozy: Comfortable and warm. (Example: Her apartment is small but cozy.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Asking About Living Arrangements:

  • Who do you live with?
  • Does she live with her family?
  • Where does he live?

• Describing Living Arrangements:

  • I live with my parents.
  • She lives with her sister in a cozy apartment.
  • They share a house near the university.

• Talking About Preferences:

  • I prefer living with friends.
  • She doesn’t like living alone.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. Alexandra lives with her parents.
2. She shares an apartment with her best friend.

Negative:

1. Alexandra does not live alone.
2. She doesn’t live with her siblings.

Questions:

1. Who does Alexandra live with?
2. Does she live with her family?

Answers:

1. She lives with her grandparents.
2. No, she lives with her roommate.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, do you know Alexandra?
Tom: Yes, I do. She’s very nice.
Anna: Who does she live with?
Tom: She lives with her younger sister, Sarah.
Anna: That’s great! Do they get along well?
Tom: Yes, they do. They enjoy cooking together.
Anna: Where do they live?
Tom: In a small apartment near the park.

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READING

"Alexandra’s Living Situation"

Alexandra is a 24-year-old student who lives in a cozy apartment in the city. She shares the apartment with her best friend, Maria. They have been friends since high school and decided to move in together two years ago when they both started university.

Their apartment has two bedrooms, a small living room, and a shared kitchen. Alexandra enjoys living with Maria because they have similar routines. They often study together and watch movies on the weekends. Maria loves to cook, and Alexandra is happy to help her in the kitchen.

Even though Alexandra enjoys living with her best friend, she sometimes misses her family. Her parents and younger brother live in a small town about two hours away. Alexandra visits them once a month and always brings homemade food from Maria. She feels lucky to have a good friend to live with and a loving family to visit.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Who does Alexandra live with?
   A: She lives with her best friend, Maria.

2. Q: How long have Alexandra and Maria lived together?
   A: They have lived together for two years.

3. Q: What do Alexandra and Maria often do together?
   A: They study together and watch movies on the weekends.

4. Q: Where does Alexandra’s family live?
   A: Her family lives in a small town about two hours away.

5. Q: How often does Alexandra visit her family?
   A: She visits them once a month.