Lesson 3: Everyday Objects, Home & Clothing

Welcome to Lesson 3! When you get ready for work or school every morning, you likely check your pockets to make sure you have the essentials.

In this interactive lesson, we are going to learn the core English vocabulary for everyday objects we use in our homes and the clothing we wear. We will also cover a very important grammar rule regarding adjective order so you can describe your items correctly.

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Hello! I am Teacher Sopheak. When I get ready for work every morning, I always check my pockets to make sure I have the essentials.

Today, we are going to learn the vocabulary for the everyday objects we use in our homes and the clothing we wear. Let's make sure you never forget your keys!

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Core Words & Phrases

Clothing

Shirt /ʃɜːrt/

Example: He is wearing a clean white shirt for the meeting.

Home

House /haʊs/

Example: My family lives in a big house in the city.

Everyday Object

Keys /kiːz/

Example: I need my keys to unlock the front door.

Everyday Object

Phone /foʊn/

Example: She uses her phone to send a message to her friend.

record_voice_over In Action: Leaving the House

A

Where are my keys?

B

They are on the table, next to your phone.

A

Thank you. Do you like my new blue shirt?

B

Yes, it looks great. Let's leave the house now.

warning Watch Out: Color Before Clothing!

In English, the describing word (like color) comes before the object.

cancel Incorrect

Shirt
(Noun)

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Red
(Color)

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Red
Color

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Shirt
Noun

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Real-World Check

door_front At the Front Door

You want to enter your house, but the door is locked. What do you need to open it?

checkroom Getting Dressed

You want to wear a shirt that is the color blue. Which sentence is correct in English?

notifications_active Hearing a Sound

Something is ringing in your bag. It is a device you use to call people. What is it?

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Lesson Summary & Review

Let's review the key vocabulary and grammar rules from this lesson.

Everyday Vocabulary

• Shirt: A piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body.
• House: A building for human habitation.
• Keys: Small pieces of metal used to open doors or start vehicles.
• Phone: A device used for communication and internet access.

Grammar Rule: Adjective Order

In English, the describing word (adjective) always comes before the noun it describes. This is very important when talking about the color of clothing or objects.

Correct: "I wear a blue shirt."

Incorrect: "I wear a shirt blue."