Grammar fix
move in
to start living in a new home
to begin living in a different house, apartment, or place, especially after moving your belongings there.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- We’re going to move in next weekend, once the painting is finished.daily life
- I remember when I first moved in to my university dormitory. It was exciting but also a bit scary because everything was new.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: move in (with someone) / move in (to somewhere)
WrongWhen did you move in your new house?
RightWhen did you move into your new house?
With the place named, use 'move INTO'; bare 'move in' has no object.
Patternmove in (with someone) / move in (to somewhere)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Move in' is the everyday verb; 'taking up residence' is legal/formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
move in + with/timingtogetherwith my partnernext monthupstairs
Don't confuse it
'Move in' means to start living somewhere new, while 'move out' means to leave a place where you have been living.