Vocabulary: The Kitchen & Cooking

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to English grammar! Today we are looking at the foundational rules for building basic statements in English.

We will explore the Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) structure, common action verbs, and how to construct sentences like a native speaker. Scroll down to explore the interactive flashcards, test your knowledge, and complete today's missions.

Vocabulary B1/B2

Housing & Homes

The exhaustive guide to accommodation! Select the tabs below to explore home types, rooms, furniture, renting terms, and housing idioms.

Vocab Check ⚡

Definition Match

Which room is located right under the roof of a house?

Vocab Check ⚡

Role Match

A person who pays rent to live in a house is called a...

LITERAL TRAP ❌

If a house is "semi-detached", it means...

Vocab Check ⚡

Idiom Fill

To make a guest feel comfortable, you say: "Make yourself at ___."

Vocab Check ⚡

Payment Match

What do you call the money you pay upfront before renting an apartment to cover any future damage?

Housing Mission 🎯

Dream House 🏡 Write three sentences describing your dream house. Use at least two words from the 'Types of Homes' list (e.g., I want to live in a mansion. It should have a big balcony).

Furniture Mission 🎯

Look Around 👀 Go to your living room. Find 5 pieces of furniture or decor from the list (like Sofa, Rug, Curtains) and name them out loud in English.

Speaking Mission 🎯

Voice Note 🎤 Record yourself saying: "Welcome to my housewarming party! Please, make yourself at home." Send it to a friend!

Ask a Question 🙋‍♂️

Still confused? Leave a comment below and the teacher will reply!

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Recent Questions

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Vireak 3 hours ago

Teacher, what is the exact difference between a rug and a carpet?

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Sopheak Pich Teacher 1 hour ago

Hi Vireak! A "Rug" is small and covers only a specific section of the floor (like under a coffee table). A "Carpet" usually covers the entire floor of the room, from wall to wall! 🛋️

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Nita 5 hours ago

Is an Apartment the same thing as a Flat?

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Sopheak Pich Teacher 4 hours ago

Yes! They are exactly the same. "Apartment" is American English, and "Flat" is British English. You can use whichever you prefer! 🏢

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Ratha 8 hours ago

When I rent an apartment, what does the word "Utilities" mean?

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Sopheak Pich Teacher 7 hours ago

"Utilities" refers to the basic services your home needs to function. This usually means water, electricity, gas, and sometimes trash collection or internet. Always ask if utilities are included in the rent! 💡💧

Lesson Summary & Review

Let's review the key concepts covered in the interactive module above to ensure you are ready to talk about homes and accommodation.

Understanding Housing Vocabulary

• Types of Homes: Know the difference between an apartment (a single floor unit), a detached house (a completely separate building), and a mansion (a very large, expensive home).
• Rooms vs. Furniture: Remember that a kitchen is a room, but a cupboard is the furniture inside it. An attic is a room, but a mattress is what you sleep on.
• Renting Terms: The person who owns the property is the landlord. The person paying to live there is the tenant. The money you pay every month is the rent.

Housing Idioms

Many English idioms use housing imagery, but their meanings are figurative!

• Make yourself at home: A polite way to tell a guest to relax.
• A roof over your head: Simply having a place to live, even if it is not fancy.
• Money down the drain: When money is completely wasted or lost.