Describe your city – speaking topic

5 words to use

• crowded – too many peopleHindi meaning
• landmark – a famous placeHindi meaning
• commute – daily travel to workHindi meaning
• vibrant – full of lifeHindi meaning
• affordable – not expensiveHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “I live in…, which is famous for……”
• “The best thing about my city is……”
• “One problem we face is……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

I live in Jaipur, and I love it. It is a colourful city with a famous landmark on every corner: Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, the old pink walls. The food is great and people are friendly. What I dislike is the traffic. The roads near the old city are crowded in the evening, and it can take an hour to travel five kilometres. Summers are also very hot. But when I visit another city, I miss Jaipur within two days. It feels like home.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. What is the most famous place in your city?
2. Is your city crowded or peaceful?
3. What would you change about your city?
4. Which city in India would you like to live in, and why?
5. How is your city different from your parents' hometown?