In the Living Room and Bedroom

Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main word	Example sentence
to open, not window, latch	door	I need to open the door when someone knocks.
covers floors, square, rectangular	carpet	The carpet in my bedroom is soft and blue.
to sit down	chair	I sit on a chair when I eat dinner.
in front of the window, to draw	curtain	I draw the curtains at night before I sleep.
on the wall, books	shelf	I put my books on the shelf in my living room.
to sleep, 2 people, pillow	double bed	My parents sleep in a double bed.
in the wardrobe, to hang, jacket	hanger	I put my coat on a hanger so it doesn't get wrinkled.
camera	photo	I have many photos of my family on the wall.
behind the curtain, light	window	Please open the window to let fresh air in.
to sleep, 1 person, linen	single bed	My daughter sleeps in a single bed in her room.
next to the wall, hangers, clothes	wardrobe	All my clothes are in the wardrobe.
small wardrobe	commode	I keep my socks in the commode next to my bed.
picture	poster	There is a movie poster on my bedroom wall.
to call, an electric device, not mobile phone	telephone	The telephone rang while I was cooking.
heats	radiator	The radiator keeps my room warm in winter.
lamp, not dark	light	Please turn off the light before you leave the room.

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My Home

I live in a small apartment with a living room and a bedroom. When you enter, you need to open the door that has a silver latch. In the living room, there is a soft carpet that covers the floor. It's rectangular and blue. There are two comfortable chairs where I sit down to read or watch TV.

Near the window, there are nice curtains that I draw at night. The window lets in a lot of light during the day. On the wall, there is a wooden shelf with my books and some photos of my family. I also have a movie poster above my sofa.

In one corner, there is a small telephone on a table. I use it to call my parents every weekend. Next to it is a light that helps me see when it's dark. Under the window, there is a radiator that heats the room in winter.

In my bedroom, I have a single bed with clean linen. My friend's room has a double bed because he shares it with his wife. Next to my bed is a commode where I keep small things.

Against the wall stands a big wardrobe for my clothes. Inside, there are many hangers where I hang my jackets and shirts. Everything has its place in my home!

Questions:

What covers the floor in the living room?
Where does the person sit down to read or watch TV?
What does the person draw at night?
What is on the shelf in the living room?
What does the radiator do?
What kind of bed does the person have?
Where does the person hang jackets and shirts?

True/False Statements:

The carpet in the living room is round and red.
The person draws the curtains in the morning.
The shelf is made of wood.
The person uses the telephone to call parents every day.
The radiator cools the room in summer.
The person has a double bed in the bedroom.
The hangers are inside the wardrobe.

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Personal Questions

1: Do you have a [door | carpet | chair | wardrobe | shelf] in your bedroom?

Model answer (door): Yes, I have a door in my bedroom. It's a wooden door. It's white and it has a silver handle. I close it at night before sleeping. I like my door because it gives me privacy.

2: Where is the [light | window | telephone | radiator | commode] in your home?

Model answer (light): The light in my bedroom is on the ceiling. It's a round white lamp. It's not very bright. I turn it on in the evening. I also have a small light next to my bed.

3: How often do you use your [curtains | double bed | hanger | single bed | telephone]?

Model answer (curtains): I use my curtains every day. I open them in the morning to let light in. I close them at night for privacy. My curtains are blue and long. They keep my room dark when I sleep.

4: What is your [door | carpet | poster | chair | commode] like?

Model answer (carpet): My carpet is big and rectangular. It's soft and blue with some white patterns. It covers most of my living room floor. It's very comfortable to walk on. I clean it once a week.

5: What do you keep on your [shelf | commode | hanger | wardrobe | carpet]?

Model answer (shelf): I keep many things on my shelf. I have some books and magazines there. I also put some photos of my family. There are some small plants too. My shelf is always a bit messy.

6: When did you last buy a new [chair | light | curtain | carpet | poster]?

Model answer (chair): I bought a new chair last year. It was in a furniture shop in town. It's a comfortable black chair. I use it every day at my desk. It was not expensive but it's good quality.

7: Can you describe the [wardrobe | double bed | radiator | photo | window] in your bedroom?

Model answer (window): My bedroom window is quite big. It's on the east wall of my room. It has white frames and clean glass. I can see trees and other houses through it. In the morning, the sun comes in through this window.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Door

What is a door? (open, close, rooms)
Types you know?
What's your front door like?
Materials doors are made of?
How often do you lock it?
Describe your bedroom door
Problems with doors?
Door in your dream house?

Carpet

What is a carpet? (floor, soft, cover)
Types you know?
Color of your favorite carpet?
Where do you have carpets?
How often do you clean it?
Carpet or wooden floor preference?
Problems with carpets?
Carpet in your dream house?

Chair

What is a chair? (sit, furniture, legs)
Types you know?
Describe your favorite chair
Materials chairs are made of?
How often do you buy new ones?
Comfortable or stylish more important?
Chair problems you've experienced?
Chair in your dream house?

Curtain

What is a curtain? (window, fabric, privacy)
Types you know?
Color of your curtains?
When do you open/close them?
How often do you wash them?
Curtains or blinds preference?
Problems with curtains?
Curtains in your dream house?

Shelf

What is a shelf? (books, wall, storage)
Types you know?
What's on your shelves?
Materials shelves are made of?
How organized are your shelves?
How many do you have?
Problems with shelves?
Shelves in your dream house?

Wardrobe

What is a wardrobe? (clothes, storage, big)
Types you know?
Describe your wardrobe
What do you keep inside?
How organized is it?
Built-in or free-standing preference?
Problems with wardrobes?
Wardrobe in your dream house?

Light

What is a light? (lamp, brightness, see)
Types you know?
Describe lights in your home
When do you turn them on?
Bright or soft light preference?
How many lights in bedroom?
Problems with lights?
Lights in your dream house?

Window

What is a window? (glass, view, outside)
Types you know?
View from your favorite window?
How often do you open them?
Big or small window preference?
Clean your windows how often?
Problems with windows?
Windows in your dream house?

Bed

What is a bed? (sleep, rest, mattress)
Types you know?
Single or double bed preference?
Describe your current bed
How long have you had it?
Hard or soft mattress preference?
Problems with beds?
Bed in your dream house?

Radiator

What is a radiator? (heat, warm, winter)
Types you know?
Describe radiators in your home
When do you turn them on?
How warm do you like rooms?
Alternative heating methods you use?
Problems with radiators?
Heating in your dream house?

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People should live in apartments

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

Apartments are often cheaper than houses — keywords: rent, cheaper, save
Apartments are easier to clean and take care of — keywords: small, clean, tidy
Apartments are usually near shops and public transport — keywords: near, shop, bus
Apartments can be safer with locks and neighbours close — keywords: safe, neighbour, help
Smaller apartments use less energy and heat — keywords: save energy, warm, less bill

Against

Apartments can be too small with little space — keywords: small, cramped, no room
Apartments can be noisy from neighbours or traffic — keywords: noisy, thin walls, loud
No private garden or outdoor space like a house — keywords: no garden, no yard, outside
Less privacy because people live very near you — keywords: privacy, close, see people
Landlords and buildings can have many rules — keywords: rules, landlord, no pets

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