Bedroom
| English | Meaning / Example |
|---|---|
| bed | the piece of furniture you sleep in — Make your bed every morning. |
| pillow | a soft cushion for your head — I sleep with two pillows. |
| blanket | a warm covering for the bed — Pull the blanket up — it's cold! |
| wardrobe | a tall cupboard for clothes — Hang your jacket in the wardrobe. |
| chest of drawers | furniture with sliding drawers for clothes — The socks are in the top drawer. |
| bedside table | a small table next to the bed — She keeps a glass of water on the bedside table. |
| lamp | a light source on a table or floor — Turn off the lamp before you sleep. |
| mirror | a reflective glass surface — There's a mirror on the wardrobe door. |
Living Room
| English | Meaning / Example |
|---|---|
| sofa / couch | a long comfortable seat for several people — We sat on the sofa to watch TV. |
| armchair | a comfortable single seat with armrests — Grandad always sits in his armchair. |
| coffee table | a low table in front of the sofa — Put your cup on the coffee table. |
| TV | television set — The TV is on the wall. |
| bookcase | shelving unit for books — All her novels are on the bookcase. |
| curtains | fabric panels that cover windows — Draw the curtains — it's getting dark. |
| rug | a floor covering, smaller than a carpet — There's a soft rug in front of the fireplace. |
Tip Use prepositions of place to describe where things are: on the shelf, in the cupboard, under the bed, next to the wardrobe, between the sofa and the window, in front of the TV. Practise by describing your own bedroom!
Kitchen
| English | Meaning / Example |
|---|---|
| table | a flat surface with legs used for eating — Sit down at the table. |
| chair | a single seat — Pull up a chair. |
| sink | a basin with taps for washing — Rinse the plates in the sink. |
| fridge | a cold appliance for storing food — There's milk in the fridge. |
| oven | an appliance for baking and roasting — Preheat the oven to 200°C. |
| microwave | an appliance that heats food quickly — Heat the soup in the microwave. |
| cupboard | a storage unit with doors — The cups are in the cupboard above the sink. |
| worktop | the flat surface you prepare food on — Chop the vegetables on the worktop. |
Real world: Describing a room
"My bedroom is quite small. There's a bed in the corner, and a bedside table next to it with a lamp on top." "My clothes are in the wardrobe, and I keep my books on a shelf above my desk." "In the living room, there's a large sofa in front of the TV, and a rug under the coffee table."
Practice Problems
What preposition do you use when something is inside a cupboard?
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in — 'in the cupboard'
What is a 'wardrobe' used for?
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Storing and hanging clothes.
What is the difference between a 'sofa' and an 'armchair'?
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A sofa is a long seat for several people; an armchair is a comfortable single seat with armrests.
Name two items you would find in a kitchen.
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Any two of: table, chair, sink, fridge, oven, microwave, cupboard, worktop