Topic(s): House and Home
Finding the right living space for your family varies for each country.
What makes an ideal home?
What determines someone's decision on where to live?
Real estate firms work to streamline the process of matching residents with their ideal homes. Real estate vocabulary, listings, advertisements, and programming are geared toward consumers looking to purchase or rent living spaces. Your family needs a bigger place to live.
An info-graphic in the target language discussing the steps for purchasing or renting a home/apartment.
Some examples include:
https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/28172019/20190329-10-Steps-SPA-KCM-768x594.jpg
https://app-usa-modeast-prod-a01239f.s3.amazonaws.com/FindAffordableRentalHousingSP2019Hires_1.png
Students read the info-graphic, and answer questions about the steps presented.
I can understand and share information regarding the the steps presented for purchasing a home and or renting an apartment in my own words.
Students discuss the information presented in small groups.
I can ask and answer follow up questions, explain what I agree and disagree with, and restate information in simpler or more complex statements utilizing varied vocabulary in the target language.
Students create follow up questions and research missing information that would be useful for someone interested in purchasing or renting living quarters.
I can share additional findings inspired by questions I had regarding the information presented in the info-graphics that I was curious to learn with my peers.
Real estate listings in for homes/apartments/condos in NYC. These could be easily acquired online, via target language magazines, newspapers, etc.
Some examples include:
https://es.luxuryestate.com/
https://www.sothebysrealty.com/spa
Students read authentic listings and note what the unique amenities of each available space are. Students answer questions about what the properties shown have to offer, have in common, or what unique qualities each has.
I can identify what each listing offers. I can determine what each listing lacks. I can recognize vocabulary related to living space amenities. I can understand information about living spaces in the target language. I can answer questions about the available properties being advertised in the info-graphic.
Students write statements that indicate what their must haves are from the client perspective. Students write questions they may ask a client from the realtor's perspective. Students conduct interviews to learn the client's needs. Students discuss their living preferences from the offerings.
I can express what I am looking for in a living space that will meet my and my family's needs. I can create and ask questions of an interested client to learn what they are looking for in order to make a match and an appropriate sale.I can can explain why I prefer one of the properties and or why one or more of the offerings does not appeal to me.
Students acting as the realtors can present the top three locations that would best appeal to their client's needs. Students acting as the client can present an offer for their top choice, explain why this is their preferred selection, and express why they are making an offer below asking. Students write an email or leave a voice message expressing to a realtor their interest for seeing their top choice.
I can make a compelling presentation to persuade my client's interest in one of the three properties based on their previously expressed needs. I can offer a rationale for offering a price lower than asking to the realtor. I can express why I prefer to see a specific location advertised and request an appointment to see the space.
An episode of Open House or a similar program, in the target language.
Some examples include:
https://youtu.be/UyVMKD_43Rk
https://www.univision.com/local/nueva-york-wxtv/estudiantes-inmigrantes-hispanos-construyen-en-nueva-york-una-casa-habitable-y-amigable-con-el-planeta
Students rate the information presented in the program and create questions they still have for each of the properties presented.
I can utilize the information presented to formulate an opinion. I can create questions to fill information gaps.
Students discuss the listings offered and explain their reasons for ranking them in a particular order.
I can explain why I prefer the listings in the order I have ranked them due to the amenities, pricing, location, etc. I can ask a classmate clarifying questions to learn their preferences as well.
Students create a follow up episode to answer the questions created by their peers and or offer additional information for the listing they found most or least appealing.
I can extend the information presented with things a potential buyer would want to know if they were seriously considering relocating to this space. I can build upon previously presented information in a compelling & interesting way to share additional information that would attract a renter/buyer.