A1 English Vocabulary: Talk About Your House and Home — A1 English vocabulary lesson by Langcom

A1 English Vocabulary: Talk About Your House and Home

Raúl Maguiña

Fondateur de Langcom | Examinateur pour les examens de Cambridge et du SIELE

juillet 16, 2026

A1📚 Vocabulaire⏱️ 3 min read
Learning the names of rooms and common objects in English helps you describe where you live and understand others. Your home is a very important place, and knowing how to talk about it is a key step for A1 English learners. We will learn words for the main parts of a house, like the bedroom, kitchen, et living room. You will also discover simple words for things you find inside, such as a bed or a table. This vocabulary is useful for everyday conversations and for describing your personal space. You can use these words to answer questions about your house or to tell a friend about your favorite room.

What are the main rooms in a house?

A house usually has several important rooms. Each room has a different purpose.

  • Les bedroom is where you sleep.
  • Les bathroom is where you wash.
  • Les kitchen is where you cook food.
  • Les living room is where you relax, watch TV, or spend time with family.
  • Les dining room is where you eat meals, especially dinner.
  • A garden is an area outside the house with plants and flowers.

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What can you find in each room?

Inside each room, there are many objects. Here are some common ones:

  • In the bedroom, you can find a bed, a lamp, and sometimes a mirror.
  • In the bathroom, there is usually a shower, a toilet, and a mirror.
  • In the kitchen, you will see an oven, a table, et chairs.
  • In the living room, there is often a sofa, a TV, and a picture on the wall.
  • In the dining room, you will find a table et chairs.

How do we talk about rooms and objects?

We use simple words to say where things are. The word in means ‘inside’.

  • To say something exists, we use There is (for one thing) or There are (for many things).
  • For example: There is a bed in the bedroom.
  • Or: There are two chairs in the kitchen.
  • You can also say: The sofa is in the living room.
Common Rooms and Objects in a Home
Room Common Objects
Bedroom bed, lamp, mirror
Bathroom shower, toilet, mirror
Kitchen oven, table, chairs
Living Room sofa, TV, picture
Dining Room table, chairs
Garden plants, flowers

Exemples

  • My house has a big living room.
  • There is an oven in the kitchen.
  • I sleep in my bedroom.
  • The bathroom has a shower.
  • We eat dinner in the dining room.
  • There is a small garden outside.

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‘House’ vs. ‘Home’

Spanish speakers sometimes confuse house et home. They are similar but not the same:

  • A house is a building. It is a physical structure. My house is big.
  • A home is the place where you live, and it often has emotional meaning. It can be a house, an apartment, or any place you feel comfortable. I go home after work. (You don’t say ‘I go house after work’).

Questions fréquemment posées

What is the difference between a ‘house’ and an ‘apartment’?

A house is usually a separate building. An apartment is a part of a larger building, like a flat, where many people live.

Can I say ‘my home’ or ‘my house’?

Yes, you can say my home ou my house. My house refers to the building. My home refers to the place where you live and feel comfortable.

What is a ‘living room’ for?

Les living room is a common room in a house or apartment where people relax, watch TV, read, or spend time with family and friends. It’s often the main social area.

À propos de l'auteur : Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña est le directeur de l'Asociación Educativa Langcom, un centre agréé de préparation à l'examen Cambridge English situé à ÉTATS-UNIS. Fort de plus d'une décennie d'expérience dans l'enseignement des langues et les certifications internationales, il a aidé des milliers d'étudiants, d'enseignants et d'établissements d'enseignement dans 25 pays à obtenir les certifications d'anglais Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL et Michigan.

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