Talking about things in your house is a basic but important topic in English. In this lesson, students will learn how to name and describe common objects found at home. They will practice using there is and there are to talk about items in different rooms, learn related vocabulary, and use adjectives to describe size, color, and quantity. This topic also encourages learners to ask and answer questions about their homes.
GRAMMAR
1. Using There is and There are
- Singular (There is): Used for one item.
Example: "There is a sofa in the living room." - Plural (There are): Used for more than one item.
Example: "There are three chairs in the dining room."
2. Questions with Is there and Are there
- Singular:
Example: "Is there a TV in your bedroom?"
Answer: "Yes, there is." / "No, there isn’t." - Plural:
Example: "Are there books on the table?"
Answer: "Yes, there are." / "No, there aren’t."
3. Prepositions of Place
Learn to describe the location of objects:
- In: "The lamp is in the bedroom."
- On: "The keys are on the table."
- Under: "The cat is under the sofa."
- Next to: "The fridge is next to the stove."
- Behind: "The chair is behind the desk."
4. Adjectives for Description
- Use adjectives to describe objects:
Example: "There is a large, blue rug in the living room."
VOCABULARY
Sofa: A comfortable seat for more than one person.
Example: "The sofa is in the living room."Table: A flat surface with legs, used for eating or working.
Example: "There’s a table in the kitchen."Chair: A seat for one person, with a back.
Example: "There are four chairs around the dining table."Lamp: A light source.
Example: "The lamp is on the nightstand."Bed: A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Example: "There is a bed in my bedroom."Rug: A small carpet.
Example: "There’s a rug under the coffee table."Bookshelf: A piece of furniture for storing books.
Example: "The bookshelf is next to the window."Curtains: Fabric that covers windows.
Example: "The curtains are blue."Fridge: A large appliance to keep food cold.
Example: "The fridge is in the kitchen."Mirror: A reflective surface.
Example: "There is a mirror on the wall."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What do you see in your house?"
- "There is a ______ in the room."
- "Are there any chairs in the dining room?"
- "The ______ is next to the ______."
- "How many ______ are there?"
- "There isn’t a ______ in the bathroom."
- "Where is the ______?"
- "The ______ is on the table."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "There is a large sofa in the living room."
- "There are two lamps on the bedside tables."
- "The TV is on the wall."
Negative Sentences
- "There isn’t a table in the bedroom."
- "There aren’t any chairs in the kitchen."
- "The fridge isn’t next to the stove."
Questions
- "Is there a mirror in your room?"
- "Are there any pictures on the wall?"
- "What is under the table?"
Answers
- "Yes, there is a mirror."
- "No, there aren’t any pictures."
- "The rug is under the table."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends are talking about their houses.
Emma: What do you see in your living room?
Liam: There’s a big sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. What about your living room?
Emma: I have a sofa too, and there are three chairs around a small table.
Liam: Is there a rug in your living room?
Emma: Yes, there’s a blue rug under the coffee table. What’s in your bedroom?
Liam: There’s a bed, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
READING
"A Tour of My House"
Hi, my name is Sarah, and I’d like to tell you about my house. In the living room, there is a big sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on the wall. There are also some bookshelves next to the sofa. The kitchen is small, but it’s very nice. There is a fridge, a stove, and a small dining table with two chairs.
My bedroom is my favorite place. There’s a big, comfortable bed with white sheets. Next to the bed, there’s a small table with a lamp on it. I also have a desk where I study and a mirror on the wall. The bathroom is clean and has a shower, a sink, and a mirror.
I love my house because it’s cozy and has everything I need.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What is in Sarah’s living room?
A: There is a big sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and bookshelves.Q: How many chairs are in the kitchen?
A: There are two chairs in the kitchen.Q: What does Sarah’s bed have?
A: It has white sheets.Q: Where does Sarah study?
A: She studies at her desk.Q: What is in Sarah’s bathroom?
A: There is a shower, a sink, and a mirror.
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