Listening Time: English Practice English Listening - Houses vs. Apartments
Sep 1, 2025
Discover the pros and cons of living in houses versus apartments! The host shares personal experiences from different countries, addressing neighbor relations and maintenance duties. Safety nuances between the two living arrangements are also explored. Listeners are encouraged to think critically about their own living situations, and there’s an invitation to dive deeper into advanced topics for further exploration.
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More Distance Means Less Noise
- Houses usually feel more distant from neighbors, reducing noise and complaints compared to apartments.
- Thicker walls and separate buildings make hearing neighbors less common in houses.
Houses Encourage Friendlier Neighbors
- In the U.S., house neighbors often seem friendlier because living in a house feels more permanent.
- Permanent residency encourages people to invest in neighborhood relationships and upkeep.
Apartment Neighbors In Mexico
- Connor recalls mostly negative neighbor experiences living in apartments in Mexico, with only one positive example.
- He uses that history to contrast apartment living with his current house experience.