A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you live in an apartment?
2. What is a small balcony?
3. Do you like living high up?
4. What is a noisy neighbor?
5. Do you think apartments are good for cities?
6. What is a shared wall?
7. Do you worry about high rent?
8. What is a good location?
9. Do you think a small space is okay?
10. What is a quick repair?
11. Do you like living near shops?
12. What is a busy lift?
13. Do you like simple maintenance?
14. What are three good things about your apartment?
15. Do you think apartments are cheaper than houses?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between an apartment and a house?
2. Why is living in an apartment common in big cities?
3. What are the good things and bad things about shared facilities?
4. How can a person keep a small apartment organized?
5. Should all apartments have good soundproofing?
6. Why is it important to respect the rules of the building?
7. Do you think high-rise living is good for families?
8. What is the purpose of a landlord?
9. How does apartment living affect privacy?
10. What is the difference between renting and owning an apartment?
11. Do you think people should spend less on rent?
12. What are the problems when the shared areas are messy?
13. When is the best time to look for a new flat?
14. What are two things that make apartment life difficult?
15. How does a lack of space affect personal hobbies?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely handle a noisy apartment neighbor?
2. How does the demand for city living affect apartment sizes?
3. Should the government provide resources to help first-time renters?
4. What is the difference between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom?
5. Do you believe that apartment living promotes community?
6. What are the challenges of doing loud activities in an apartment?
7. How does focusing on low rent affect the quality of the building?
8. What is the idea of a “condominium”?
9. Is it fair when some people must pay high fees for common areas?
10. How does a lack of natural light affect mood in an apartment?
11. What are the basic steps for improving storage in a small space?
12. What is the value of living close to work and transport?
13. Should the news talk more about tenants’ rights?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people prefer ground floor apartments?
15. How does the history of city growth affect modern apartment building?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by close living with many people?
2. What are the ethical issues when landlords ignore safety problems?
3. How does constant social media showing of luxurious flats affect renter expectations?
4. Should landlords be legally required to address noise complaints quickly?
5. How does the feeling of security affect apartment satisfaction?
6. Who is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of shared apartment areas?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of banning pets in apartments?
8. What is the role of building management in resolving tenant disputes?
9. How does the problem of high-density living affect air quality?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing too much noise after 10 PM?
11. What are the legal differences between a tenant’s duty and a landlord’s duty?
12. Do you think the main purpose of apartments is to maximize space efficiency?
13. What steps can tenant groups take to demand better living standards?
14. How does the lack of clear rules affect neighbor disputes?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of living in a very small space?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that the most necessary city jobs cannot afford city apartments?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to provide affordable housing for all?
3. How do global investment patterns affect local apartment rental prices?
4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on apartment building density?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of landlords raising rent without cause?
6. How does focusing on profit affect the need for quality, durable construction?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term high-density living on mental health.
8. How should leaders use zoning laws to promote mixed-income apartment blocks?
9. What is the idea of “co-living”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole generation cannot afford to live independently?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a rent increase is legal?
12. How does the desire for personal space affect the need for shared urban housing?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of tenants’ rights?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when dealing with a difficult landlord?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for apartment soundproofing?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between efficient vertical living and undesirable density?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive corporate ownership of rentals?
3. How does the idea of community change when neighbors are constantly transient?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for building maintenance?
5. How do historical views of urban planning and space affect modern apartment design?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with housing struggles?
7. Do you think total rent control would fix the housing crisis?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they encounter complex lease agreements?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for being disruptive?
10. What did old thinkers say about shelter, urban life, and the common good?
11. What will happen to the need for human managers if AI runs all building operations?
12. How do people use the idea of “city vibrancy” to avoid discussing housing cost?
13. How does the experience of a major building failure change a person’s trust?
14. What is the power of a group to demand better apartment regulations?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, modular, affordable apartment, what would happen?
