There are many different types

of homes.

A bungalow

a bungalow A bungalow has all the rooms on the ground floor.

There is no upstairs.

A barge

A barge is sometimes called a house boat.

a barge

Inside you will find a living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.

It is a long, narrow, flat bottomed boat.

A detached house

a detached house A detached house stands on its own and is not joined to another building.

A mobile home

a mobile home A mobile home is a large caravan on a site.

It can be transported on the back of a lorry.

It can be connected to electricity or gas.

A terraced house

a terraced house A terraced house is in a row of similar houses joined side by side and facing the street.

A trailer

a trailer A trailer is a home that can be moved from place to place.

It is pulled by a lorry or car.

A flat

a flat A flat is a home on one level with more flats in a block.

A chalet

a chalet A chalet is a home on one level.

Chalets are usually made of wood.

A maisonetteA maisonette

a maisonette A maisonette has two floors and its own front door on ground level.

Maisonettes are often above shops.

It is part of a larger building.

A semi detached house

a semi detached house

A semi detached house has one wall joined to the house next door.

Where do you live?

What makes the place you

live in a home?