Lesson: Talking About Your Home

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and plants, representing a comfortable home.

Activity I: Vocabulary

Home – The place where you live.
House – A building where people live, usually one family.
Apartment – A set of rooms for living in, part of a larger building.
Room – A part of the inside of a building (e.g., bedroom, kitchen).
Living room – A room for relaxing and spending time with family/guests.
Bedroom – A room for sleeping.
Kitchen – A room where food is cooked.
Live (in) – To have your home in a particular place.

Activity II: Reading

Our home is a very special place. It's where we live, relax, and spend time with our family or by ourselves. Homes can be very different around the world. Some people live in houses, which are usually separate buildings. Others live in apartments, which are homes inside a larger building with many other homes. No matter the type, our home is important to us. For adult beginners learning English, talking about your home is a good way to practice describing places and using everyday vocabulary.

Most homes have different rooms for different activities. The living room is often where families gather to watch television, talk, or relax. Bedrooms are for sleeping and keeping our personal things. The kitchen is where we prepare and cook our food, and many families also eat their meals there or in a dining room. Bathrooms are where we wash. Some homes have gardens outside where people can grow plants or play. The size and number of rooms can vary a lot, but these are common areas in many homes.

When you talk about your home in English, you can describe it simply. You can say, "I live in a house," or "I live in an apartment." You can also talk about the rooms: "My home has three bedrooms," or "I like my living room because it is sunny." You can also share what you like about your home, for example, "My favorite room is the kitchen because I like to cook." Asking someone about their home is also a friendly way to make conversation. You could ask, "Do you live in a house or an apartment?" or "How many rooms are in your home?"

Our homes reflect who we are. We decorate them with things we like, such as pictures, plants, or comfortable furniture. A home is more than just a building; it’s a place where we feel safe and comfortable. It's where we make memories. Learning to talk about your home helps you share a part of your life with others and understand more about their lives too. It's a universal topic that everyone can connect with.

Activity III: Role Play (Describing Your Home)

Instructions: Practice the dialogue with your teacher. One person is a new friend (A), and the other is you (B).

A: So, you recently moved. Tell me about your new home!

B: Yes, I did! I live in an apartment now.

A: Oh, an apartment? Is it big?

B: It's not too big, but it's very cozy. It has two bedrooms.

A: Two bedrooms, that's nice. Do you have a living room?

B: Yes, there's a living room, a kitchen, and one bathroom.

A: What's your favorite room in your apartment?

B: I really like my living room. It has a big window with a nice view.

A: That sounds lovely! What color is your living room?

B: It's painted light blue. It feels very calm.

A: Blue is a nice color. Do you like to cook in your kitchen?

B: Yes, the kitchen is small, but I enjoy cooking simple meals there.

A: That's great. Is your apartment near here?

B: Yes, it's about a ten-minute walk from the city center.

A: Convenient! Well, it sounds like a wonderful place to live.

B: Thank you! I'm very happy with it.

Activity IV: Let's Practice

Describe Your Home to Your Teacher.

Tell your teacher about your home. Do you live in a house or an apartment? How many rooms does it have? What is your favorite room and why? If you are comfortable, you can also ask your teacher about their home. Use the vocabulary and phrases you learned in this lesson.