In the Bathroom

1: Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main Word	Example Sentence
covering the walls and floors	tile	The bathroom has blue tiles on the floor.
heat	radiator	I turn on the radiator when it's cold.
see yourself	mirror	I look in the mirror when I brush my teeth.
to clean teeth, bristle, not paste	toothbrush	My toothbrush has soft bristles.
a soft mass of very small bubbles, moustache, beard, face, razor	shaving foam	My father puts shaving foam on his face before shaving.
connected to the douche, shower	shower head	Water comes out of the shower head.
to put it on a brush, to clean teeth	toothpaste	I use mint toothpaste every morning.
an instrument used for shaving	razor	My brother uses a new razor every week.
a piece of cloth, to dry your body	towel	I use a soft towel to dry my body after a shower.
a kind of tube	douche	The douche connects to the shower head.
a bath sponge	loofah	I clean my back with a loofah.
washing your hand	washbasin	There is soap next to the washbasin.
a substance used with water, a bar of	soap	I wash my hands with soap.
a large container, wash your whole body	bath	I like to take a hot bath in winter.
to draw, keeps water from splashing out	shower curtain	Please close the shower curtain before you shower.
a lavatory, to sit on	toilet	The toilet is next to the wall.
a container, dirty clothes/sheets	laundry basket	I put my dirty clothes in the laundry basket.
loose soft shoes in the house	slippers	I wear slippers in the bathroom.
a small piece of thick carpet	bath mat	The bath mat keeps the floor dry.
a container, to throw away things, litter, trash, waste	rubbish bin	Please put used tissues in the rubbish bin.

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In the Bathroom

Every bathroom has many useful things. On the walls and floor, there are tiles that are easy to clean. When it's cold, we turn on the radiator to make the bathroom warm.

In most bathrooms, there is a mirror where you can see yourself. Next to the mirror, you can find a toothbrush and toothpaste. We use a toothbrush with bristles to clean our teeth, and we put toothpaste on it.

Men often use shaving foam and a razor. They put the foam on their face, moustache, or beard before using the razor to shave.

For washing, there is usually a bath or a shower. The shower has a shower head that connects to the douche. When you shower, you should close the shower curtain to keep water from splashing out. After washing, you use a towel to dry your body. Some people also use a loofah to clean their skin.

In the bathroom, there is also a washbasin where you wash your hands with soap. A toilet is an important part of every bathroom too.

Other useful things include a laundry basket for dirty clothes and sheets, slippers to wear on your feet, and a bath mat to step on when you get out of the bath or shower. Don't forget the rubbish bin where you throw away trash and waste.

Questions:

What do we use to make the bathroom warm?
What do we use to see ourselves in the bathroom?
What do we put on a toothbrush?
What do men put on their face before shaving?
What keeps water from splashing out of the shower?
What do we use to dry our body after washing?
Where do we put dirty clothes in the bathroom?

True/False Statements:

We use tiles to make the bathroom warm.
We use a toothbrush to clean our teeth.
The shower head is connected to the toilet.
A razor is used for washing hands.
A towel is used to dry your body.
A laundry basket is for clean clothes.
Slippers are worn on your feet in the bathroom.

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Personal Questions

1: How often do you use your | toothbrush | razor | bath | shower | soap |?

Model answer for "toothbrush": I use my toothbrush twice a day. I brush my teeth in the morning after breakfast. I also brush before I go to bed. My toothbrush has blue and white colors. I change it every three months.

2: Do you prefer a | shower | bath | washbasin | shower curtain | toilet |?

Model answer for "shower": Yes, I prefer a shower because it's quick. I take a shower every morning before work. It takes only five minutes. I don't like baths because they use more water.

3: What color are the | tiles | towels | bath mat | slippers | shower curtain | in your bathroom?

Model answer for "tiles": The tiles in my bathroom are white and blue. The floor tiles are blue. The wall tiles are white. They are easy to clean. I like the color because it looks clean.

4: Where is the | mirror | radiator | laundry basket | rubbish bin | soap | in your bathroom?

Model answer for "mirror": The mirror in my bathroom is above the washbasin. It is a big square mirror. I use it every day when I brush my teeth. It's very useful when I wash my face too.

5: Can you use a | loofah | toothbrush | shower head | bath | towel | every day?

Model answer for "loofah": Yes, I can use a loofah every day. I use it to clean my skin in the shower. It helps remove dead skin. My loofah is pink and I hang it in the shower to dry.

6: What kind of | toothpaste | shaving foam | soap | shower curtain | slippers | do you like?

Model answer for "soap": I like liquid soap with a nice smell. I have lemon soap in my bathroom now. It smells fresh and clean. I don't like bar soap because it gets wet and soft.

7: How many | towels | tiles | rubbish bins | toothbrushes | razors | do you have in your bathroom?

Model answer for "towels": I have four towels in my bathroom. Two big towels for my body. Two small towels for my face. The big towels are blue and the small ones are white.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Tile

What are tiles? (covering walls, floors)
Colors you know?
Why use in bathrooms?
Tiles in your home?
Easy or hard to clean?
Material they're made from?
Cold or warm to touch?
Prefer big or small tiles?

Radiator

What is a radiator? (heating device)
When do you use it?
How does it work?
One in your bathroom?
What color is it?
Ever dry clothes on it?
How do you control it?
Expensive to use?

Mirror

What is a mirror? (see yourself)
Size of your bathroom mirror?
Where is it located?
How often you use it?
What do you do there?
Steamy after shower problems?
How to clean it?
Importance in bathroom?

Toothbrush

What is a toothbrush? (clean teeth)
Manual or electric type?
Color of yours?
How often you change it?
How many times used daily?
Where do you keep it?
Share with someone else?
Soft or hard bristles?

Shower

What is a shower? (washing body)
Shower or bath preference?
How often you shower?
Morning or evening person?
Water temperature preference?
Time spent showering?
Have shower curtain?
Favorite shower products?

Towel

What is a towel? (dry body)
How many do you have?
Colors of your towels?
Big or small preference?
How often you change it?
Where do you hang it?
Soft or rough texture preference?
Wash them how often?

Soap

What is soap? (cleaning substance)
Bar or liquid preference?
Favorite soap smell?
Special skin soap needed?
How many in bathroom?
Where do you keep it?
How long does it last?
Brand preference?

Bath

What is a bath? (large container)
Take baths how often?
What do you add? (bubbles?)
How hot do you like?
Time spent in bath?
Read or relax there?
Good for health?
Bath or shower preference?

Toilet

What is a toilet? (bathroom fixture)
Location in your bathroom?
White or colored?
Keep reading materials nearby?
Clean it how often?
Special cleaner used?
Important bathroom feature?
Modern or traditional type?

Slippers

What are slippers? (house shoes)
Have bathroom slippers?
What color are they?
Material they're made from?
When do you wear them?
Why important in bathroom?
Warm or not?
How often replace them?

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