VOCABULARY AROUND THE HOUSE

 

Things you may find around the house

*      Light bulb(s)

*      Plug(s)

*      Socket(s)

*      Torch(es)

*      Ceiling light(s)

*      Lamp(s)

*      Curtain(s)

*      Shelf (shelves)

*      Telephone(s)

*      Box(es)

*      Plug(s)

*      Battery (batteries)

*      Photo(graph)(s)

Rooms

 *      Living Room

*      Settee(s)

*      Armchair(s)

*      Coffee table(s)

*      Display cabinet(s)

*      Hifi stand(s)

*      TV cabinet(s)

*      Television(s) / tv(s)

*      Hifi(s)

*      Speaker(s)

*      Cushion(s)

*      Rug(s)

Things we do in the Living Room

*      People watch TV in the living room.

*      People sit and read a book in the living room.

*      People listen to music in the living room.

      Bedroom

*      Bed(s)

*      Bedside cabinet(s)

*      Bedside table(s)

*      Dressing table(s)

*      Wardrobe(s)

*      Chest of drawer(s)

*      Brush(es)

*      Comb(s)

*      Hair dryer(s)

*      Pillow(s)

*      Sheet(s)

*      Clothes

Things we do in the Bed Room

*      People listen to music in the bedroom.

*      People sleep in the bedroom.

*      People get dressed or undressed in the bedroom.

       Kitchen

*      Table(s)

*      Chair(s)

*      Bin(s)

*      Cooker(s) / oven(s)

*      Microwave (oven)(s)

*       fridge(s)

*       dishwasher(s)

*      Tap(s)

*      Coffee maker(s)

*      Food mixer(s)

*      Coffee maker(s)

*      Food mixer(s)

*      Liquidizer(s)

*      Saucepan(s)

*      Frying pan(s)

*       sieve(s)

*      Kettle(s)

*        teapot(s)

Things we do in the Kitchen

*      People prepare food in the kitchen.

*      People cook in the kitchen.

*      People sometimes eat in the kitchen.

*      People make coffee or tea in the kitchen.

*      People put the food away in the kitchen cupboards.

       Bathroom

*      Chair(s)

*      Basin(s)

*      Bath(s)

*      Toilet(s)

*      Toilet roll(s)

*      Toilet brush(es)

*       hairdryer (hairdryers)

*       toothbrush(es)

*      Shaving foam razor(s)

*      Toilet seat(s)

Things we do in the Bed Room

*      People get dressed or undressed in the bathroom.

*      People have a shave in the bathroom.

*      People brush their teeth in the bathroom.

*      People take a shower in the bathroom.

*      People have a bath in the bathroom.

Other Rooms:

Attic                     : People store things in the attic.

Ballroom              : A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held.

Box Room           : A small room used for storage.

Cellar                   : Underneath the house.

Cloakroom           : A small room where people put their coats.

Conservatory       : A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants.

Dining Room       : A room where people eat.

Drawing Room    : A room in stately homes where rich people entertain.

Games Room       : A room in large houses where games are played.

Hall                      : The entrance passage to a house.

Larder                  : A small room used for the storage of food.

Library                 : A room where books are kept.

Lounge                 : Another name for living room.

Music Room        : A room where people play music.

Office                   : A room where people work.

Pantry                  : A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.

Parlor                   : Old fashioned word for living room.

Sitting Room        : Another name for living room.

Guest Room         : A room where guests sleep.

Toilet                   : A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)

Utility Room        : A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.