TALK ABOUT WAYS TO IMPROVE A ROOM OR HOUSE

 This topic focuses on helping students discuss ways to improve a room or house by using vocabulary related to home improvement, decoration, and furniture. Students will learn how to use verbs like add, paint, and replace, adjectives for describing improvements, and expressions for making suggestions. By practicing, they will gain confidence in describing changes and offering ideas for making spaces more comfortable, stylish, or functional.

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GRAMMAR

1. Making Suggestions

• Use let’s, how about, or why don’t we to make suggestions.
  Examples:
  • "Let’s paint the walls blue."
  • "How about adding some shelves?"
  • "Why don’t we buy a new sofa?"

2. Using need to and should

• Use need to and should to talk about necessary or recommended improvements.
  Examples:
  • "We need to fix the broken window."
  • "You should replace the old curtains."

3. Using can for possibilities

• Use can to suggest possible actions.
  Examples:
  • "You can put some plants in the corner."
  • "We can move the table to make more space."

4. Present Simple for Statements

• Use the simple present to describe current situations or plans.
  Examples:
  • "The room needs more light."
  • "This house looks too empty."

5. Adjectives and Comparative Forms

• Use adjectives to describe changes and compare options.
  Examples:
  • "This paint color is brighter than the old one."
  • "A bigger rug would look better here."

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VOCABULARY

1. Renovate: To make something new or better by repairing or improving it.
   Example: "We need to renovate the kitchen."

2. Furniture: Objects like tables, chairs, and sofas used in a house.
   Example: "Let’s buy some new furniture for the living room."

3. Decorate: To add things to make a place look more attractive.
   Example: "We should decorate the room with colorful curtains."

4. Paint: A liquid used to color walls or surfaces.
   Example: "I think we should paint the walls white."

5. Lighting: The arrangement or use of lights in a room.
   Example: "The lighting in this room is too dim."

6. Curtains: Fabric that hangs over windows for decoration or privacy.
   Example: "New curtains will make the room look cozy."

7. Rug: A thick piece of material that covers part of a floor.
   Example: "A soft rug would make the room more comfortable."

8. Shelves: Flat surfaces attached to walls for storing or displaying items.
   Example: "We can add shelves to hold books and decorations."

9. Plants: Living green decorations like flowers or small trees.
   Example: "Adding plants will make the room feel fresh."

10. Storage: Space to keep things.
    Example: "We need more storage for all these clothes."

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "Let’s add a ______."
• "How about ______?"
• "Why don’t we ______?"
• "We need to ______."
• "You should consider ______."
• "This room would look better with ______."
• "We can improve this by ______."
• "The ______ needs to be replaced."
• "Adding ______ will make the room more ______."
• "This space could use ______."

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

• "Let’s paint the walls light blue."
• "We should buy a new table for the dining room."
• "Adding a plant will make the room feel fresh."

Negative Sentences

• "We don’t need to replace the sofa."
• "The room doesn’t need more furniture."
• "This table isn’t the right size for the space."

Questions

• "How can we improve the living room?"
• "What do you think about adding shelves here?"
• "Should we change the curtains?"

Answers

• "We can add some cushions to the sofa."
• "I think painting the walls will make a big difference."
• "Yes, let’s replace the curtains with something brighter."

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CONVERSATION

Scene: Two roommates are discussing how to improve their living room.

Jake: This living room feels a little plain. What do you think?
Lily: I agree. How about adding a big rug?
Jake: That’s a great idea. It will make the room feel cozier.
Lily: And we should also get some colorful cushions for the sofa.
Jake: Yes, and maybe we can put a plant in the corner.
Lily: Perfect! Should we paint the walls too?
Jake: Maybe later. For now, let’s focus on the furniture and decorations.

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READING

"Making My House Beautiful"

Last month, I decided to improve my house. The first room I worked on was the living room. The walls were very plain, so I painted them light gray. Then, I added a large rug with bright colors. It made the room feel warm and inviting.

Next, I bought a new sofa and added some cushions with different patterns. To make the room look fresh, I put two large plants in the corners. I also added shelves on the walls to hold books and small decorations.

Finally, I changed the curtains. The old ones were too dark, so I replaced them with white curtains that let in more light. Now, my living room is my favorite place in the house!

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Q: What was the first thing the person did to improve their house?
   A: They painted the walls light gray.

2. Q: What did they add to make the room feel warm?
   A: They added a large rug with bright colors.

3. Q: Where did they place the plants?
   A: They placed two large plants in the corners.

4. Q: What did they use the shelves for?
   A: They used the shelves to hold books and small decorations.

5. Q: Why did they change the curtains?
   A: They changed the curtains because the old ones were too dark.