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🏠 Home, Furniture & Household Chores

Learn essential English vocabulary to describe your home, talk about furniture and explain the household chores you do.

🎯 In this lesson, you will learn to:

  • Identify the main rooms in a house.
  • Name common furniture and household appliances.
  • Talk about everyday household chores.
  • Describe where objects are located.
  • Compare British and American household vocabulary.
  • Describe your own home and responsibilities.

💬 Starter Question

What is your favourite room in your home?

My favourite room is the living room because I can relax there.

House showing different rooms such as the kitchen, bedroom and living room
Author: Altus Team Home Vocabulary
Vocabulary Focus

📍 Main Rooms in the House

Every room has a different function. Learn where people sleep, cook, eat, relax and get ready.

RoomDefinitionExample SentenceSpanish
🛋️ Living roomThe main room where people relax, talk or watch TV.We watch TV in the living room.Sala de estar
🛏️ BedroomA room where someone sleeps and keeps personal belongings.I sleep in the bedroom upstairs.Dormitorio
🚿 BathroomA room with a toilet, sink and usually a shower or bathtub.She takes a shower in the bathroom.Baño
🍳 KitchenA room where food is prepared and cooked.They are cooking dinner in the kitchen.Cocina
🍽️ Dining roomA room or area where people eat their meals.We eat together in the dining room.Comedor
🚪 HallwayA passage that connects different rooms in a building.The bedrooms are at the end of the hallway.Pasillo

⚡ Mini Activity: Which Room?

  1. You prepare breakfast here. → __________
  2. You usually sleep here. → __________
  3. You take a shower here. → __________
Simple house floor plan showing the main rooms
Author: Altus Team Rooms in the House
More Home Vocabulary

🏡 Additional Spaces at Home

Some homes also have spaces for storage, laundry, cars, food or outdoor activities.

SpaceDefinitionExample SentenceSpanish
🚗 GarageA building or part of a house where a car is kept.My bicycle is in the garage.Garaje
🌷 GardenAn outdoor area with plants, grass or flowers.They grow flowers in the garden.Jardín
🌳 BackyardAn outdoor area located behind a house.The children are playing in the backyard.Patio o jardín trasero
🥫 PantryA small room or cupboard where food is stored.We keep rice and pasta in the pantry.Despensa
📦 AtticA space directly below the roof, often used for storage.There are some old boxes in the attic.Ático o desván
⬇️ BasementA floor or room below ground level.They store old furniture in the basement.Sótano
🧺 Laundry roomA room where clothes are washed and dried.The washing machine is in the laundry room.Cuarto de lavado

📌 Talking About Location

in the garage

in the attic

in the backyard

behind the house

below the living room

next to the kitchen

The laundry room is next to the kitchen.

Illustration showing a garage, garden, attic, basement and laundry room
Author: Altus Team Additional Home Spaces
Furniture Vocabulary

🛋️ Essential Furniture

Furniture refers to movable objects that make a room suitable for living, sleeping, eating or working.

FurnitureDefinitionExample SentenceSpanish
🛋️ SofaA comfortable seat designed for two or more people.We sit on the sofa to relax.Sofá
🛏️ BedA piece of furniture used for sleeping.My bed is next to the window.Cama
🪑 ChairA seat for one person, usually with a backrest.There is a chair beside the desk.Silla
🟫 TableA raised flat surface used for eating, working or placing objects.Please put the plates on the table.Mesa
🚪 WardrobeA tall cupboard used for storing clothes.Her dresses are inside the wardrobe.Armario o ropero
Coffee tableA small, low table usually placed in front of a sofa.She left the remote on the coffee table.Mesa de centro
💺 ArmchairA comfortable chair with supports for the arms.Grandpa is reading in his armchair.Sillón
🌙 NightstandA small table placed beside a bed.I keep my phone on the nightstand.Mesa de noche

💡 Alti’s Tiny Tip

Use there is with one object and there are with two or more objects.

There is a sofa in the living room.

There are four chairs in the dining room.

Living room and bedroom containing labelled furniture
Author: Altus Team Furniture Vocabulary
Home Objects

🔌 Appliances & Household Objects

Appliances are machines or electrical devices that help us complete everyday tasks at home.

ObjectDefinitionExample SentenceSpanish
🧊 RefrigeratorAn appliance that keeps food and drinks cold.The milk is in the refrigerator.Refrigerador o nevera
🧺 Washing machineA machine used for washing clothes.She puts the towels in the washing machine.Lavadora
🍽️ DishwasherA machine that washes plates, glasses and utensils.The dirty plates are in the dishwasher.Lavavajillas
🔪 CountertopA flat kitchen surface used for preparing food.The cutting board is on the countertop.Encimera
🪟 CurtainsFabric that covers a window for privacy or decoration.The curtains block the afternoon sunlight.Cortinas
🧶 CarpetA thick material that covers most or all of a floor.The carpet in the bedroom is very soft.Moqueta o alfombra grande

🔎 Find the Correct Object

1. It keeps vegetables cold: ________________

2. It washes dirty plates: ________________

3. It covers a window: ________________

4. You prepare food on it: ________________

Refrigerator is the complete word. Fridge is the common shorter form used in everyday English.
Kitchen showing a refrigerator, dishwasher, countertop and curtains
Author: Altus Team Appliances and Objects
Action Vocabulary

🧹 Everyday Household Chores

A household chore is a regular task that helps keep a home clean, organised and comfortable.

ChoreMeaningExample SentenceSpanish
🧹 Sweep the floorUse a broom to remove dirt from the floor.I sweep the kitchen floor every evening.Barrer el piso
Dust the furnitureRemove dust from furniture and other surfaces.She dusts the shelves once a week.Quitar el polvo
🍽️ Do the dishesWash plates, cups, glasses and utensils.He does the dishes after dinner.Lavar los platos
🛏️ Make the bedArrange the sheets, blankets and pillows neatly.I make my bed every morning.Hacer la cama
🌀 Vacuum the floorClean a floor or carpet with a vacuum cleaner.We vacuum the living room on Saturdays.Aspirar el piso
🪣 Mop the floorClean the floor using water and a mop.She mops the kitchen floor every morning.Trapear o fregar el piso
🗑️ Take out the trashRemove a bag of rubbish from the house.Can you take out the trash tonight?Sacar la basura
🧺 Do the laundryWash and sometimes dry clothes.We do the laundry every Saturday.Lavar la ropa

🧩 Grammar in Action: Present Simple

Use the present simple to describe chores you do regularly.

I make my bed every day.

She makes her bed every day.

We do not vacuum on Fridays.

Does he do the dishes?

People sweeping, dusting, washing dishes and making a bed
Author: Altus Team Everyday Chores
Daily Responsibilities

🧺 More Household Chores

Household responsibilities also include taking care of clothes, pets, plants, meals and small jobs around the home.

ChoreMeaningExample SentenceSpanish
👔 Iron the clothesRemove wrinkles from clothes using an iron.He irons his shirt before work.Planchar la ropa
👕 Fold the clothesArrange clean clothes into neat folded shapes.I fold the clothes after they are dry.Doblar la ropa
🧸 Tidy upPut things in their correct place and remove clutter.The children tidy up their bedroom.Ordenar o recoger
🍲 Cook dinnerPrepare the main evening meal.My father cooks dinner at 7 p.m.Preparar la cena
🐾 Feed the petsGive food to the animals that live with you.She feeds the cat every morning.Alimentar a las mascotas
🐕 Walk the dogTake a dog outside for exercise.I walk the dog before breakfast.Pasear al perro
🪴 Water the plantsGive water to indoor or outdoor plants.We water the plants twice a week.Regar las plantas
🛒 Run errandsComplete short practical tasks outside the home.I need to run some errands this afternoon.Hacer mandados o recados
🔧 Fix the plumbingRepair pipes, taps or other parts of a water system.We need someone to fix the plumbing.Arreglar la fontanería

⏰ How Often Do You Do These Chores?

Always — 100% Usually — about 80% Often — about 60% Sometimes — about 40% Rarely — about 10% Never — 0%

I usually tidy up the kitchen after dinner, but I rarely iron my clothes.

People folding clothes, walking a dog, cooking and watering plants
Author: Altus Team More Household Chores
Tools + Pronunciation

🛠️ Tools for Household Chores

Match each cleaning tool with the household chore it helps you complete.

ToolDefinitionExample SentenceSpanish
🌀 Vacuum cleanerAn electrical device used to remove dirt from floors and carpets.He cleans the carpet with a vacuum cleaner.Aspiradora
🪣 MopA tool used with water to clean hard floors.She uses a mop and a bucket.Trapeador o fregona
🪶 Feather dusterA light tool used to remove dust from surfaces.He cleans the shelves with a feather duster.Plumero
🧹 BroomA long-handled tool used to sweep floors.We use a broom to sweep the kitchen.Escoba
🪥 Scrubbing brushA strong brush used to remove difficult dirt.She cleans the sink with a scrubbing brush.Cepillo de fregar
🧽 SpongeA soft absorbent object used to wash dishes or surfaces.He washes the cups with a sponge.Esponja
🗑️ DustpanA flat container used to collect dirt after sweeping.Sweep the dirt into the dustpan.Recogedor
🧻 Cleaning clothA piece of fabric used to wipe surfaces.Use a cleaning cloth to wipe the table.Paño de limpieza
🚽 Toilet brushA brush designed specifically for cleaning a toilet.Keep the toilet brush beside the toilet.Cepillo para el inodoro

🔊 Pronunciation Help

Approximate pronunciation for Spanish speakers:

Furniture /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/ “fér-ni-cher”
Chores /tʃɔːrz/ “chórz”
Wardrobe /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/ “uórd-roub”
Vacuum /ˈvækjuːm/ “vák-ium”
Cleaning tools including a broom, mop, sponge and vacuum cleaner
Author: Altus Team Cleaning Tools
English Around the World

🇬🇧 British vs. 🇺🇸 American English

British and American speakers sometimes use different words for the same room, object or cleaning tool.

🇬🇧 British English🇺🇸 American English🇪🇸 Spanish
🏢 Flat🏢 ApartmentApartamento
🛋️ Lounge🛋️ Living roomSala de estar
🚪 Cupboard🚪 CabinetArmario o gabinete
🌀 Hoover🌀 Vacuum cleanerAspiradora
🗑️ Bin🗑️ Trash canBasurero o papelera
🚰 Tap🚰 FaucetGrifo

🌎 Cultural Insights

  • Many modern homes have an open-plan kitchen connected to the dining or living area.
  • In the UK, Hoover is often used informally as both a noun and a verb.
  • Cleaning routines vary according to climate, flooring, family customs and personal preferences.
  • In some homes, people remove their shoes at the entrance; in others, wearing shoes indoors is common.
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Alti’s Home Challenge

  1. Name three rooms in a house.
  2. Name two pieces of furniture.
  3. Mime one household chore.
  4. Complete: “She _____ the dishes.”
  5. Say the American word for flat.
  6. Ask a partner how often they do the laundry.
  7. Describe where the sofa is in your home.

Work in pairs. Take turns choosing a number and completing the corresponding challenge.

Author: Altus Team British and American English
Review & Production

🎯 Challenge Yourself!

Use your new vocabulary to describe a real or imaginary home.

🗣️ Speaking Challenge

Describe your home in at least five complete sentences. Include:

  • At least two rooms.
  • Two pieces of furniture.
  • One household appliance.
  • Two household chores.
  • One adverb of frequency.
Model:

I live in a small apartment. There is a comfortable sofa in the living room. The kitchen is next to the dining area. I usually do the dishes after dinner, and I vacuum the floor once a week.

✍️ Writing Corner

Write a short paragraph entitled “My Home and My Responsibilities.”

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

✅ Quick Knowledge Check

  1. Which room is used for preparing food? ________________
  2. What piece of furniture is normally beside a bed? ________________
  3. Complete: “He _____ the dishes after dinner.” ________________
  4. Which tool is used to clean carpets? ________________
  5. What is the American English word for “flat”? ________________

📊 Revision Tracker

I can...Not yetAlmostYes!
Name at least eight rooms.
Identify common furniture and appliances.
Talk about my household chores.
Use adverbs of frequency correctly.
Describe my home in complete sentences.
🔑 Answer Key

Slide 2: 1. Kitchen; 2. Bedroom; 3. Bathroom.

Slide 5: 1. Refrigerator; 2. Dishwasher; 3. Curtains; 4. Countertop.

Final Quick Check: 1. Kitchen; 2. Nightstand; 3. Does; 4. Vacuum cleaner; 5. Apartment.

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Fu iture and Household Items

Pregunta 1: Which item is used to store clothes?
Pregunta 2: Where do people usually keep a nightstand?
Pregunta 3: Which item is used to clean the floor with water?
Pregunta 4: Which tool is used to wash dishes?
Pregunta 5: What do you use to clean a toilet?
Pregunta 6: Which of these is a household chore?
Pregunta 7: What does 'folding the clothes' mean?
Pregunta 8: What is the purpose of a dustpan?
Pregunta 9: Where is food stored in the kitchen?
Pregunta 10: What does 'take out the trash' mean?
Inglés · Vocabulary · A2
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Furniture, Rooms & Household Chores

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