Listening and Speaking A1: Talking About House and Furniture
The house is where we live, relax, and spend time with family. Learning the vocabulary of rooms, furniture, and household items will help you describe your home and talk about everyday activities. Let’s get started! 🏡
🔑 Vocabulary for House and Furniture
Here is a list of simple words to talk about rooms, furniture, and common household items.
Listen and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation! 
🏠 Rooms in the House:
- 🛋️ Living room: A room where the family relaxes and watches TV.
- 🍳 Kitchen: A room where you cook food.
- 🛏️ Bedroom: A room where you sleep.
- 🚿 Bathroom: A room to take a bath or shower.
- 📚 Study: A room for reading and doing work.
- 🧺 Laundry room: A room to wash and dry clothes.
- 🚪 Hallway: A passage that connects rooms.
- 🎮 Playroom: A room for children to play.
- 🏚️ Attic: A room under the roof, often for storage.
- 🏡 Basement: A room below the house.
🛋️ Furniture and Appliances:
- 🛋️ Sofa: A soft seat for several people.
- 📺 Television: A device to watch shows and movies.
- 🪑 Chair: A seat for one person.
- 🛏️ Bed: A piece of furniture to sleep on.
- 🪞 Mirror: A surface to see your reflection.
- 🗄️ Wardrobe: A cabinet for keeping clothes.
- 🖼️ Picture frame: A frame for a photo.
- 📚 Bookshelf: A shelf for storing books.
- 🍽️ Dining table: A table where you eat meals.
- 🪟 Window: An opening in the wall to see outside.
🍳 Kitchen Items:
- 🍴 Fork: A tool with prongs used for eating.
- 🍽️ Plate: A flat dish for serving food.
- ☕ Mug: A cup for hot drinks.
- 🥘 Frying pan: A pan used for cooking on the stove.
- 🔪 Knife: A tool with a sharp blade for cutting food.
- 🥄 Spoon: A tool used for eating or stirring.
- 🫖 Kettle: A pot used to boil water.
- 🍲 Saucepan: A small pot for cooking food.
- 🥤 Glass: A cup to drink from.
- 🧂 Salt shaker: A small container for salt.
🛏️ Bedroom Items:
- 🛏️ Bed: A piece of furniture to sleep on.
- 🛌 Blanket: A cover to keep you warm.
- 🪟 Curtain: A piece of fabric to cover a window.
- 🗄️ Wardrobe: A cabinet to store clothes.
- 💡 Lamp: A device that gives light.
- 📚 Bookshelf: A shelf for keeping books.
- ⏰ Alarm clock: A clock that makes noise to wake you up.
- 🎨 Painting: A picture to hang on the wall.
- 🖼️ Photo frame: A frame for a picture.
- 🪞 Mirror: A surface to see your reflection.
🚿 Bathroom Items:
- 🛁 Bathtub: A big tub for taking a bath.
- 🚿 Shower: A place to wash using falling water.
- 🚽 Toilet: A seat used for the bathroom.
- 🧻 Toilet paper: Paper used for cleaning after using the toilet.
- 🪥 Toothbrush: A tool for cleaning your teeth.
- 🧴 Shampoo: A liquid for washing your hair.
- 🧼 Soap: A substance used to clean your body.
- 🚰 Sink: A bowl for washing your hands or face.
- 🧽 Sponge: A soft tool for cleaning surfaces.
- 🪒 Razor: A tool for shaving hair.
🧺 Laundry Items:
- 🧺 Laundry basket: A basket to carry dirty clothes.
- 🧴 Detergent: A product used to wash clothes.
- 🌀 Dryer: A machine that dries clothes.
- 🪣 Bucket: A container for carrying water.
- 🧽 Scrubbing brush: A brush used for cleaning.
- 🧴 Fabric softener: A liquid to make clothes soft.
- 🧹 Broom: A tool used to sweep the floor.
- 🪜 Ladder: A tool to reach high places.
🎧 Real-Life Dialogues: Talking About Houses and Furniture
Here are 10 dialogues to help you discuss houses, furniture, and household activities confidently. Try practicing both roles!
🗣️ Dialogue 1: Describing Your Home
Anna: What does your house look like? 🏡
Mike: It’s a small house with two bedrooms and a garden.
Anna: That sounds lovely. Do you spend a lot of time in the garden?
Mike: Yes, especially during the summer.
🗣️ Dialogue 2: Choosing Furniture
Sara: I need a new sofa for the living room.
Tom: What color are you thinking of?
Sara: Maybe gray or blue. Something modern.
Tom: That would look great!
🗣️ Dialogue 3: Talking About a Bedroom
Lisa: How is your new bedroom? 🛏️
Jake: It’s cozy. I have a big bed and a wardrobe for my clothes.
Lisa: That sounds nice! Do you have a lamp for reading?
Jake: Yes, I bought a stylish one last week.
🗣️ Dialogue 4: Describing a Kitchen
Emily: Is your kitchen big or small?
David: It’s small but very functional. I have all the appliances I need.
Emily: Do you have a dining table in the kitchen?
David: Yes, a small one for two people.
🗣️ Dialogue 5: Moving into a New House
Oliver: Have you moved into your new house?
Sophia: Yes, last weekend. It has a beautiful garden and a big living room.
Oliver: That’s exciting! Have you unpacked everything?
Sophia: Not yet, but we’re almost done.
🗣️ Dialogue 6: Cleaning the House
Mia: What are you doing this weekend?
Leo: Cleaning the house. I need to vacuum the living room and dust the shelves.
Mia: Sounds like a lot of work. Need any help?
Leo: That would be great! Thank you.
🗣️ Dialogue 7: Repairing Furniture
Chris: My chair is broken. Do you know how to fix it?
Eva: I think you just need to tighten the screws.
Chris: Good idea! I’ll try that. Thanks!
Eva: Let me know if you need more help.
🗣️ Dialogue 8: Buying New Appliances
Anna: I’m thinking of buying a new fridge. Any suggestions?
Mike: Go for one with a large freezer compartment.
Anna: That’s a good idea. I’ll check out the sales this weekend.
Mike: Let me know what you find!
🗣️ Dialogue 9: Rearranging Furniture
Lisa: I’m thinking of rearranging the living room.
Tom: What are you planning to change?
Lisa: I want to move the sofa closer to the window.
Tom: That will make it brighter. Sounds like a great idea!
🗣️ Dialogue 10: Hosting a Party at Home
David: I’m hosting a party this weekend.
Emily: Sounds fun! Where will everyone sit?
David: I’ll arrange extra chairs in the living room.
Emily: Good plan! Let me know if you need more chairs.