Being Single Costs More Money
Listen
Vocabulary
Article
Many single people pay more money than married people. They live alone. They pay for everything by themselves. The bills are high. The food costs a lot. Holidays are expensive too.
Why Singles Pay More
A house costs money every month. Two people can share the cost. One person pays all of it. Food is the same way. One person buys food for one person. But the food costs a lot of money. Two people together spend less money on food.
Vacations Are Expensive
Singles want to take vacations. A hotel room costs money. One person pays the full price. A married person can share the room. The cost goes down for both people. A single person has no one to share with.
Friends Can Help
Friends have a good idea. They live together sometimes. They share an apartment. They share the rent. They share the food. The cost goes down for everyone. Friends work as a team.
Other Ways to Save
Single people can buy food together. Friends shop together. They buy a lot. The price is cheaper. They can cook together. They can eat together. This saves money. Single people can also find roommates. A roommate shares the apartment cost.
What You Can Do
If you are single, talk to your friends. Maybe you can share things. Share an apartment. Share food costs. Take vacations together. Work together to save money. Friends help friends.
Discussion Questions
- Do you think single people pay more money than married people? Why or why not?
- What is the most expensive cost for a single person? Rent? Food? Something else?
- Would you like to share an apartment with friends? What would be good? What would be bad?
- How can friends work together to save money?
- Do you share costs with family or friends now? What do you share?
Open the full interactive lesson with tap-to-hear on every word →