Level 1: Home

Basement - a level below the ground (first) floor, usually without windows.

Example:

We turned our basement into a classy wine cellar.

Bathroom - a room containing a bathtub or shower, toilet, and sink.

Example:

I really liked the last house we saw, but it has only one bathroom, so we most likely won’t buy it.

Bedroom - a room used for resting and sleeping.

Example:

This 3-bedroom single-family home is a great option for a family with kids since there are many good schools in the area.

Floor - a lower surface in the room on which people walk.

Example:

These wooden floors are simply amazing!

Garage - a building for keeping a car in.

Example:

There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the house, but unfortunately, the house does not have a garage.

Garden - a piece of land outside a house used for growing flowers, trees, etc.

Example:

The house wasn’t in the best condition when we bought it, but it had a gorgeous garden that simply charmed us.

Hall - a space or room inside the front entrance.

Example:

We are going to paint the walls in the hall next weekend.

Kitchen - a room equipped for preparing food.

Example:

When I lived in NYC, I rented an apartment with a ridiculously small kitchen because I couldn’t afford anything better.

Living room - a room in a house or an apartment used for entertaining guests and relaxing.

Example:

We have just finished redecorating our living room, so we invite you for dinner next Saturday.

Roof - a structure that forms the upper covering of a house, apartment building, or any other building.

Example:

The roof in my parents’ house is leaking, so I’m thinking of changing it as a present for their 30-year anniversary.

Yard/Backyard - an outdoor area around the house.

Example:

I have a pool in my backyard.

Wall - a vertical structure made of bricks or stone that divides or encloses an area.

Example:

The walls in our apartment building are so thin that we hear our neighbors even if they whisper.

Bathtub - a long container made of ceramic, metal, or plastic used for bathing.

Example:

I really liked the apartment in your building, but I wish there was a bathtub. You see, I have a 6-months-old baby, and I simply cannot bathe her in the shower.

Bookshelf - a shelf for storing books.

Example:

These in-built bookshelves in the living room are super useful.

Cabinets - kitchen cupboards with shelves.

Example:

I cannot find cinnamon.Have you checked the cabinets?

Cup - a ceramic container with a handle used for drinking hot beverages like tea or coffee.

Example:

I wanted to make coffee, but all the cups were dirty, so I had to wash them first.

Cupboard - a piece of furniture with shelves used for storing tableware.

Example:

Do you have a bigger plate?Yes, it should be in the cupboard.

Chair - a separate seat for one person that usually has a back.

Example:

We are expecting twelve guests today, so we need two more chairs by the table.

Dining table - a big table used for serving meals.

Example:

We bought a new dining table yesterday, so now we can invite more guests to our dinner parties.

Door - a swinging or sliding barrier at the entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.

Example:

I lost my keys and wasn’t able to open the door, so I spent three hours outside waiting for my husband to come back from work.

Glass - a clear container for drinking beverages made of glass.

Example:

Can I get a glass of water?Sure, just give me a moment.

Lamp - a device that provides light and works from electricity.

Example:

I think I need to get a desk lamp because in the afternoon it gets really dark in my office.

Microwave - a small oven used for heating up food.

Example:

We can have dinner leftovers for lunch. I’ll heat them up in a microwave.

Pool - a relatively small artificial area, filled with water used for swimming.

Example:

We’re currently thinking of building a pool in our backyard.

Shower - a cubicle used for bathing.

Example:

We almost finished the redecoration in our bathroom. We just need to wait a few more days for the shower to be delivered and installed.

Soap - a substance used for cleaning and washing.

Example:

Wash your hands with soap to kill all the bacteria and viruses.

Stairs/stairway - a structure that consists of a series of steps and connects floors.

Example:

This stairway is not safe for children. You're gonna have to change it or think of other ways of making it children-safe.

Toaster - a small kitchen appliance used for toasting bread.

Example:

I need to buy a toaster for my new apartment because I simply cannot imagine my life without toasted bread.

Toilet - a device connected to water and sewage used for defecating and urinating.

Example:

When I saw that stylish black toilet in the store, I immediately realized that we had to design our bathroom in black and white colors.

Toilet paper - soft paper used for cleaning oneself after defecation and urination.

Example:

We only have one toilet paper roll left. Can you get some on your way back home?

Toothbrush - a small brush used for cleaning teeth.

Example:

I left my toothbrush at home. I need to buy a new one.

Towel - a piece of soft fabric used for drying oneself or other objects after washing.

Example:

Here is the guest shower. You can find towels in the counter drawers.

TV - a device that receives television signals.

Example:

There is a TV in the guest bedroom. Feel free to use it.