Lesson No 9B-Common Furniture etc.

How to Talk About Common Furniture (Simple and Short)

1. Living Room

  • Sofa:
    • “We have a large sofa.”
    • “The sofa is [color/comfortable].”
  • Coffee Table:
    • “There is a coffee table in front of the sofa.”
    • “The table is [material: wood/glass]”
  • TV:
    • “Our TV is on a stand.”
    • “We watch it often.”

2. Bedroom

  • Bed:
    • “We have a queen-sized bed.”
    • “The bed is very cozy.”
  • Wardrobe/Closet:
    • “The wardrobe holds our clothes.”
    • “It’s [color/large].”
  • Nightstand:
    • “A nightstand is next to the bed.”
    • “There is a lamp on it.”

3. Kitchen

  • Dining Table:
    • “We have a round dining table.”
    • “It seats four people.”
  • Chairs:
    • “There are matching chairs.”
    • “They are [material: wooden/metal].”
  • Cabinets:
    • “There are many cabinets.”
    • “They store our dishes.”

4. Bathroom

  • Sink:
    • “The sink is under a mirror.”
    • “We keep soap there.”
  • Shower/Bathtub:
    • “There is a shower and a bathtub.”
    • “We use the shower more often.”
  • Toilet:
    • “The toilet is next to the sink.”
    • “It’s very clean.”

5. Office/Study

  • Desk:
    • “There is a writing desk.”
    • “The desk is [color/wooden].”
  • Chair:
    • “I have a comfy chair.”
    • “The chair is [color/ergonomic].”
  • Bookshelf:
    • “A bookshelf is in the corner.”
    • “It holds many books.”

Example Paragraph:

“In the living room, we have a big sofa and a wooden coffee table. The TV is on a stand. In my bedroom, there’s a cozy bed and a large wardrobe. A nightstand with a lamp is next to the bed. In the kitchen, we have a round dining table with four wooden chairs. The cabinets store our dishes. The bathroom has a sink, a shower, and a clean toilet. In the study, there is a wooden desk and a comfy chair. A bookshelf in the corner holds many books.”

See also  Module 9: Deepening Conversational Skills

Common Furniture Vocabulary Table

Furniture ItemSimple Meaning
SofaA large, comfortable seat for many people
Coffee TableA small table in front of the sofa
TV StandA piece of furniture to hold the TV
BedA piece of furniture for sleeping
Wardrobe/ClosetA tall cupboard for clothes
NightstandA small table next to the bed
Dining TableA table where you eat meals
ChairsSeats for sitting at the table
CabinetsStorage spaces with doors, often in the kitchen
SinkA bowl to wash hands and dishes
Shower/BathtubPlaces to wash your body
ToiletA bowl for waste, found in the bathroom
DeskA table to write or work at
ChairA seat with a backrest
BookshelfShelves to hold books and other items

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