Practice A1 English with these fun house vocabulary exercises. Learn rooms in the house, furniture, and common household items through interactive quizzes and activities.
The house: rooms, parts, and things Explanation
A1 Elementary Vocabulary Lesson This will teach you the basic names of rooms, parts and things in a house. See the pictures and the example sentences below.
Rooms and Parts in a House
We use these words all the time to talk about where we live, to describe our homes and to explain where things are. In this lesson you will learn names of rooms, parts of the house and useful example sentences.
Rooms in a House
1. Bedroom
A bedroom is a room that people sleep and rest in.
- My bedroom has a big bed and a window.
2. Bathroom
A bathroom is a room where people wash themselves, shower and brush their teeth.
- She is brushing her teeth in the bathroom.
3. Toilet
A toilet is the place for personal hygiene.
- The toilet is next to the bathroom.
4. Dining Room
A dining room is a room where people eat together.
- We eat dinner in the dining room.
5. Living Room
A living room is a place where families sit, relax and watch the television.
- We watch movies in the living room.
6. Study
A study is a room for reading, working or studying in.
- My father works in his study.
7. Garage
Garage – A garage is a place to store cars or tools.
- The car is in the garage.
8. Hall
Hall – The section close to a house’s entrance.
- Please leave your shoes in the hall.
Parts of a House
9. Floor
The floor is the surface you walk on inside a room.
- The floor is very clean.
10. Wall
A wall forms the sides of a room.
- There is a picture on the wall.
11. Ceiling
The ceiling is the top interior surface of a room.
- The ceiling is painted white.
12. Balcony
A balcony is a small outdoor area attached to a building.
- She drinks coffee on the balcony.
13. Door
A door allows people to enter or exit a room or house.
- Please close the door.
14. Window
A window lets light and fresh air into a room.
- Open the window, please.
15. Stairs
Stairs help people move between floors.
- Be careful on the stairs.
16. Garden / Backyard
In British English people often say garden. In American English people may say backyard .
- The children are playing in the garden.
Useful House Vocabulary
- home – your place of residence
- room → a space in a house
- furniture → items such as tables, chairs and beds
- upstairs → a level above
- downstairs → on a lower floor
- clean → not dirty
- housework → work done in the home
House and learning rooms vocabulary helps you to talk about your home and to understand everyday English conversations. Practice these words. Use these words when talking about your house and daily life.
Things in a Room
Knowing the names of things in a room helps you describe your home and talk about things on a daily basis in English. We use and see these items everyday in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. In this lesson we will learn common room vocabulary with easy examples.
Bedroom and Living Room Furniture
1. Bed
A bed is where people sleep and rest.
- I go to bed at 10 o’clock every night.
2. Bedside Table
A bedside table is a small table next to a bed.
- My alarm clock is on the bedside table.
3. Picture
A picture is an image or artwork on a wall.
- There is a beautiful picture on the wall.
4. Rug
A rug is a piece of fabric placed on the floor.
- The cat is sleeping on the rug.
5. Desk
A desk is used for studying, reading, or working.
- She does her homework at her desk.
6. Lamp
A lamp gives light in a room.
- Please turn on the lamp.
7. Chair
A chair is used for sitting.
- Sit on the chair, please.
8. Armchair
An armchair is a comfortable chair with arms.
- My grandfather likes sitting in his armchair.
9. Wardrobe / Closet
British English speakers use the term wardrobe, whereas American English speakers often use the term closet.
- My clothes are in the wardrobe.
10. Drawer
A drawer is used to store things.
- My socks are in the drawer.
11. Chest of Drawers
A chest of drawers is furniture with several drawers.
- She keeps her clothes in the chest of drawers.
12. Shelf
A shelf is attached to a wall or furniture to hold things.
- The books are on the shelf.
More Things Around the House
13. Bookcase
A bookcase stores books and decorations.
- There are many books in the bookcase.
14. Sofa
A sofa is a comfortable seat for several people.
- We watch TV on the sofa.
15. Coffee Table
A coffee table is a small table in front of a sofa.
- The magazines are on the coffee table.
16. Curtains
Curtains cover windows.
- Please open the curtains.
Kitchen and Bathroom Things
17. Fridge
A fridge keeps food and drinks cold.
- There is some milk in the fridge.
18. Cupboard / Cabinet
A cupboard (UK) or cabinet (US) stores dishes or kitchen items.
- The plates are in the cupboard.
19. Cooker / Stove
A cooker (UK) or stove (US) is used for cooking food.
- My mother is cooking on the stove.
20. Microwave
A microwave heats food quickly.
- Heat the soup in the microwave.
21. Oven
An oven is used for baking and cooking.
- The cake is in the oven.
22. Sink
A sink is used for washing hands and dishes.
- Wash your hands in the sink.
23. Bath
A bath is a large container for washing your body.
- The children are having a bath.
24. Shower
A shower sprays water for washing.
- I take a shower every morning.
The vocabulary for rooms will help you to describe your home and understand everyday conversations in English. Practice these words often, and use them in your house and your daily life.
