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Home and furniture: 16 words

Words for the rooms and things in your home, useful for renting and describing where you live. Listen, practise with flashcards, then check yourself.

Updated 2026-10-15

πŸ“˜ Part of the Complete English Course Β· Beginner (A1), week 6

1. Learn the words

Press πŸ”Š to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.

WordMeaningExample
kitchenthe room where you cookThe kitchen is small but new.
bedroomthe room where you sleepIt has two bedrooms.
bathroomthe room with a shower or bathWhere's the bathroom?
living roomthe room where you relaxWe watch TV in the living room.
laundrythe room where you wash clothesThe laundry is outside.
balconyan outside area on an upstairs flatThere's a small balcony.
fridgeit keeps food coldThe milk is in the fridge.
ovenit cooks food with heatPut the chicken in the oven.
washing machineit washes clothesThe washing machine is broken.
coucha long soft seat (sofa)Sit on the couch.
bedyou sleep on itThe bed is very comfortable.
wardrobea cupboard for clothesMy clothes are in the wardrobe.
tablefurniture with a flat topDinner is on the table.
windowglass in a wall to see outsideCan you open the window?
keyit opens a doorI lost my key!
rentmoney you pay to live in a homeThe rent is four hundred dollars a week.

2. Practise with flashcards

Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.

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3. Check yourself

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful English words for home and furniture?

Start with these 16 words, including kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.

What's the best way to learn new English words?

Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.

What level are these words?

They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 6 of the free Complete English Course.