In this section you have many videos and vocabulary lists to help you talk about your house. You can choose which words you want to learn. In the EXPLANATIONS box I give you the most important words, but you can learn more from all the activities. When you finish everything, make sure you know at least those basic words well.

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BASIC VOCABULARY ABOUT A HOUSE

Study this list AFTER watching the video and vocabulary lists

House (the building)
Home (the place where you live)
BrE: flat / AmE: apartment
BrE: block of flats / AmE: condominium
mansion (= a very rich, big house)

garden, fence, front door, back door, walls, roof, chimney, ceiling, window, balcony, terrace, porch, floor, room, backyard, patio, furniture, BrE lift / AmE elevator

THE HALL
THE CORRIDOR

THE LIVING-ROOM
sofa, chair, armchair, table, bookshelf, cupboard, television/TV, video, DVD, hi-fi, curtains, picture, vase, lamp, cushion, carpet, fireplace

THE DINING-ROOM

THE KITCHEN
cupboard, fridge (= refrigerator), cooker, oven, microwave oven, sink, BrE tap (AmE faucet)

THE TOILET
toilet, basin, mirror, tap/faucet, light

THE STAIRS
upstairs, downstairs

THE BATHROOM
bath, shower, tap/faucet, cupboard, basin, mirror, curtains, mat

THE BEDROOM
bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, mirror, curtains, carpet, side table, poster
bed: pillow, sheets, blankets, bedspread, duvet, mattress

THE STUDIO
desk, chair, table lamp, bookcase, computer, webcam, printer, scanner

THE GARAGE
car