block of flats
1. roof
2. balcony
3. window
Many people come to the UK for a holiday or for a longer stay if they are going to work or study. In the UK their home might be a city flat, a house in the country, or a family home in a town.
block of flats
1. roof
2. balcony
3. window
Many people in the UK live in the city. Often people go to the countryside at the weekend or for a holiday.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
I live in…
I’m staying at…
My address is…
I have a flat/house.
I’m moving to…
I’d like to buy/rent here.
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
Where do you live?
Where are you staying?
How long have you lived here?
What’s your address, please?
Do you like this area?
Where are you moving to?
VOCABULARY
building
house
flat
address
owner
tenant
neighbour
deposit
mortgage
rent
to rent
to own
to move house
to buy
to sell
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
To rent a house or a flat in the UK go to an estate agent’s office. They can help you.
TYPES OF BUILDING
block of flats
bungalow
cottage
detached house
farmhouse
high-rise block
semi-detached house
studio flat
suburb
terraced house
townhouse
villa
YOU MIGHT SAY…
There’s a problem with…
It’s not working.
The drains are blocked.
The boiler has broken.
There’s no hot water.
I need a plumber/an electrician.
Can you recommend anyone?
Can you repair it?
I can smell gas/smoke.
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
What’s the problem?
How long has it been broken/blocked?
Where is the meter/fusebox?
Here’s the number for a plumber/an electrician.
VOCABULARY
room
basement
attic
ceiling
wall
floor
balcony
electricity
plumbing
air conditioning
central heating
to break
to repair
to decorate
to paint
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
The best way to find someone to repair something in your home in the UK is to ask a friend or neighbour if they know anybody who can help.
INSIDE
boiler
conservatory
extension cable
French windows
fusebox
heater
light bulb
meter
plug
radiator
satellite dish
security alarm
skylight
smoke alarm
socket
switch
thermostat
wood-burning stove
OUTSIDE
1. roof
2. chimney
3. gutter
4. drainpipe
5. window
6. gate
7. driveway
8. front door
9. garage
YOU MIGHT SAY/HEAR…
Would you like to come round?
Hi! Come in.
Make yourself at home.
Shall I take my shoes off?
Can I use your bathroom?
Thanks for inviting me.
VOCABULARY
stairs pl
landing
lift
lock
to open/shut the door
to let somebody in
to wipe your feet
to hang your jacket up
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
If you are invited round to somebody’s house, it is usually polite to take a small gift, such as flowers or a bottle of wine.
doorbell
doormat
intercom
key
letterbox
lift
VOCABULARY
carpet
satellite TV
cable TV
smart TV
TV on demand
to sit down
GENERAL
bookcase
curtains pl
display cabinet
DVD/Blu-ray® player
radio
remote control
sideboard
sofa bed
table lamp
TV stand
Venetian blind
voice assistant
to listen to music
to relax
to watch TV
LOUNGE
1. wall light
2. TV
3. fireplace
4. coffee table
5. sofa
6. picture
7. ornament
8. shelves pl
9. armchair
10. rug
11. cushion
Kitchens in the UK often have a table where you can eat.
VOCABULARY
to cook
to boil
to roast
to bake
to clean
GENERAL
aluminium foil
apron
bin bag
clingfilm
kitchen roll
tea towel
to fry
to stir fry
to wash up
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
baking tray
cafetière
casserole dish
chopping board
colander
cooker
cooker hood
corkscrew
food processor
frying pan
garlic press
grater
hand mixer
kettle
kitchen knife
ladle
masher
measuring jug
mixing bowl
peeler
rolling pin
saucepan
sieve
spatula
teapot
tin opener
toaster
whisk
wok
wooden spoon
KITCHEN
1. sink
2. oven
3. hob
4. microwave
5. fridge-freezer
6. cupboard
7. tap
8. draining board
9. drawer
10. worktop
11. tiles pl
It is good manners to wait until everyone has their food before you begin eating. It is also polite to wait for everyone to finish their meals before you leave the table.
GENERAL
coaster
dining table
napkin
pepper
place mat
salad bowl
salt
serving dish
vinegar
to clear the table
to eat
to set the table
TABLE SETTINGS
bowl
cup and saucer
cutlery
glass
knife and fork
plate
spoon
teaspoon
wine glass
VOCABULARY
master bedroom
spare room
en-suite bathroom
bed
bedding
to make the bed
GENERAL
alarm clock
blanket
bunk beds pl
coat hanger
double bed
dressing table
hairdryer
laundry basket
nursery
quilt
sheets pl
single bed
to go to bed
to sleep
to wake up
BEDROOM
1. mirror
2. chest of drawers
3. wardrobe
4. duvet
5. curtains pl
6. drawer
7. bedside lamp
8. pillow
9. mattress
10. bedside table
VOCABULARY
to have a shower
to go to the toilet
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
You cannot have electrical sockets in British bathrooms.
GENERAL
bath mat
face cloth
handwash
shower cap
shower curtain
soap
sponge
toilet brush
toilet roll
toothbrush
toothpaste
towel
to brush your teeth
to have a bath
to wash your hands
BATHROOM
1. mirror
2. sink
3. shower
4. toilet
5. tap
6. cabinet
7. bidet
8. bath
VOCABULARY
soil
grass
plant
tree
flower
to grow
GENERAL
allotment
compost
decking
gardener
garden fork
garden hose
gardening gloves pl
garden shed
greenhouse
hoe
lawnmower
plant pot
pruners pl
spade
Strimmer®
trowel
watering can
Wellington boots pl
wheelbarrow
windowbox
to mow the lawn
to plant
to water the plants
GARDEN
1. lawn
2. shrub
3. gate
4. fence
5. birdbox
6. path
7. flowers pl
8. patio
9. flowerpot
VOCABULARY
recycling bin
to sweep the floor
to do the laundry
to hoover
to tidy up
to clean
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
In the UK, different coloured bins are used for different types of waste.
bin
bleach
brush and dustpan
bucket
cloth
clothes horse
clothes pegs pl
dishwasher
dishwasher tablet
iron
ironing board
laundry detergent
mop
rubber gloves pl
scourer
tea towel
tumble drier
vacuum cleaner
washing line
washing machine
washing-up liquid