Why are record numbers of adults under 35 living with their parents – and would your students do the same? This ready-to-teach, 90-minute lesson tackles one of the most relatable topics for young adults today: the tough choice between independence and affordability.
Inspired by the CBS News report “More adults are moving in with their parents as the U.S. affordability crisis deepens,” the lesson follows Carly, a 34-year-old business coach who moved back in with her parents – and her two golden retrievers – after a breakup left her unable to afford rent alone. Your students will connect her story to their own lives, their country, and their plans for the future.
What students will develop:
- Speaking fluency through lead-in, personalized discussion, and a collaborative problem-solving task on practical ways to move out
- Listening skills with a real news report and a comprehension task
- Vocabulary related to the topic – mortgage, affordability, loan, struggle, ups and downs, stretch one’s budget, across the board – developed through gap-fill and discussion
- Grammar in context – dependent prepositions and phrasal verbs (move back in with, move out, break up, in great shape, function off, under 35)
- Critical thinking – evaluating advantages and disadvantages, debating independence vs. financial security, and comparing cultural attitudes to intergenerational living
A relatable news story, clear staging, and plenty of speaking practice – this lesson works well as a standalone class or as part of a unit on money, housing, or independent living.
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Teach English through the housing crisis, rising living costs, and the reality of moving back in with your parents.
