How long have you lived there?
How long have you lived there?
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How long have you lived there?
I have lived there for about five years. My family moved in when I started university because our old home was too far from campus. I am used to the area now, and most of the places I need are nearby.
I have been living there for just over five years. We moved when I began university, mainly to shorten my commute and be closer to public transport. At first the neighbourhood felt unfamiliar, but it gradually became home as I discovered the local shops and got to know a few neighbours.
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Practise a related question next
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- 03Do you like shopping?Part 1
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