Course Lesson
Test Lesson 4
Learn 10 essential words for homes and rooms, then practise them through stories, expressions, spelling, sentence building, quizzes, and IELTS-style activities.
What will you learn?
- Recognize and explain 10 words for homes and rooms.
- Understand a short story using all 10 target words.
- Choose or produce the correct word in everyday sentences.
- Build natural sentences with all 10 target words from jumbled word order.
Meet your new words
Look, listen, read the meaning, and notice the example.
01. house
noun
A building where people live.
My grandparents live in a house.
02. apartment
noun
A home that is part of a larger building.
Emma lives in an apartment on the second floor.
03. room
noun
A space inside a building, usually separated by walls.
This room has a large window.
04. bedroom
noun
A room where people usually sleep.
My bedroom has a bed and a small desk.
05. bathroom
noun
A room with a toilet and usually a sink, bath, or shower.
The bathroom is next to my bedroom.
06. kitchen
noun
A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
We make breakfast in the kitchen.
07. door
noun
A movable panel that opens and closes an entrance.
Please close the door when you leave.
08. window
noun
An opening in a wall, usually covered with glass.
Sunlight comes through the window.
09. wall
noun
An upright surface that forms the side of a room or building.
There is a picture on the wall.
10. floor
noun
The surface at the bottom of a room that people walk on.
Please keep the floor clean.
Welcome to My Home
Tap or click highlighted vocabulary to explore the word.
Hello! My name is Emma. I live in an in a busy city. My grandparents live in a near the park.
Come in! Open the and look around. My has a living , a , a , and a .
My is small but comfortable. There is a large in the . Sunlight comes through the every morning.
In the , I make breakfast before work. A clock hangs on the . I keep the clean because I like a tidy home.
Watch: Home Vocabulary in Context
Watch this short video to reinforce the home and room vocabulary from this lesson.
Everyday phrases
| Word | Natural phrase |
|---|---|
| house | live in a house |
| apartment | live in an apartment |
| room | a small room |
| bedroom | go to the bedroom |
| bathroom | use the bathroom |
| kitchen | cook in the kitchen |
| door | open the door |
| window | look out of the window |
| wall | a picture on the wall |
| floor | clean the floor |
Words in Expressions
Discover how your target words appear in collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, and preposition patterns.
Expressions with “house”4 expressions
Collocations
a house that is not joined to another house
They live in a detached house near the park.
the prices people pay to buy houses
House prices are high in the city.
to leave one home and start living in another
We are moving house next month.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
provided free by a restaurant, bar, or business
The dessert was on the house.
Expressions with “apartment”3 expressions
Collocations
a building that contains several apartments
She lives in a large apartment building.
a group of apartment buildings in one area
The apartment complex has a small garden.
to pay regularly to live in an apartment
They rent an apartment near the university.
Expressions with “room”5 expressions
Collocations
an extra room that is not used regularly
Guests can sleep in the spare room.
the normal temperature inside a room
Keep the medicine at room temperature.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
to create enough space for someone or something
Please make room for the new chair.
the possibility that something can become better
Your writing is good, but there is still room for improvement.
Preposition Patterns
space or opportunity for someone or something
There is room for one more chair.
Expressions with “bedroom”2 expressions
Collocations
furniture used in a bedroom
The shop sells bedroom furniture.
a window in a bedroom
She opened the bedroom window.
Expressions with “bathroom”2 expressions
Collocations
a sink used for washing in a bathroom
The bathroom sink is next to the mirror.
a mirror in a bathroom
He looked in the bathroom mirror.
Expressions with “kitchen”3 expressions
Collocations
a table used in a kitchen
Breakfast is on the kitchen table.
a sink used for washing dishes and preparing food
The dishes are in the kitchen sink.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
almost everything possible, especially too many things
She packed everything but the kitchen sink for the trip.
Expressions with “door”4 expressions
Collocations
the main door at the front of a building
Someone is waiting at the front door.
a door at the back of a building
We went into the garden through the back door.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
in private, without the public being present
The meeting was held behind closed doors.
Preposition Patterns
a door that leads to a particular place
This is the door to the kitchen.
Expressions with “window”3 expressions
Collocations
the structure that surrounds and supports a window
The window frame is made of wood.
to move a window so that air can come through
Please open a window.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
a short period when there is a good chance to do something
We have a small window of opportunity to finish the work.
Expressions with “wall”4 expressions
Collocations
a wall made of bricks
There is a brick wall around the garden.
a clock designed to hang on a wall
A wall clock hangs above the table.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
to reach a point where progress becomes very difficult
I hit a wall while trying to solve the problem.
Preposition Patterns
attached to or positioned against a wall surface
There is a picture on the wall.
Expressions with “floor”4 expressions
Collocations
the floor of a building at ground level
The café is on the ground floor.
a level of a building; its exact position depends on regional usage
Her office is on the first floor.
Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
to begin speaking or performing before a group
The speaker took the floor after lunch.
Preposition Patterns
on the surface at the bottom of a room
The bag is on the floor.
Flip and recall
Use Word → Meaning, Meaning → Word, Image → Word, shuffle, pronunciation and recall ratings.
Vocabulary mastery drill
Read the clue, recall the answer, and keep going until every target word is mastered.
Unscramble the word
Build each target word from jumbled letters. Earn XP, grow your streak, and master every spelling without repeats.
Sentence Builder
Put the jumbled words in the correct order. Every target word gets a sentence challenge, and sentence pools rotate without showing the answer first.
IELTS Applications
Apply the same home and accommodation vocabulary to realistic IELTS Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening-style practice.
Speaking · Part 1
Home & Accommodation — Speaking Part 1
Answer naturally in 2–4 sentences. Do not try to force every target word into one answer.
Target vocabulary: house, apartment, room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, window
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Which room in your home do you spend the most time in?
- What do you like about your bedroom?
- Would you prefer larger windows in your home? Why?
- Is there anything you would like to change about your kitchen or bathroom?
IELTS strategy & language tips
- Give a direct answer first, then add one reason or detail.
- Use apartment/flat accurately: apartment is especially common in American English; flat is common in British English.
- Upgrade simple descriptions with natural collocations such as spacious room, large window and modern kitchen.
Show model language
I live in an apartment in a busy part of the city. My favourite room is my bedroom because it has a large window and gets plenty of natural light.
Speaking · Part 2
Describe a Room — Speaking Part 2
Describe a room in your house or apartment that you enjoy spending time in. You should say where the room is, what it looks like, what you usually do there, and explain why you like spending time there.
Target vocabulary: house, apartment, room, window, wall, floor, bedroom, kitchen
- Preparation idea: note 4–6 keywords rather than writing full sentences.
- Try to mention physical features naturally, such as the window, walls or floor.
IELTS strategy & language tips
- Organize the talk as place → appearance → activities → reason.
- Use linking language such as what I like most is…, another thing I enjoy is…, and overall….
Show model language
The room I spend the most time in is my bedroom. It is not very large, but it feels comfortable because the walls are light-coloured and there is a wide window beside my desk. I usually read or work there in the evening, and I like it because it is quiet and private.
Writing · Writing Task 1
Apartment Problem — General Training Writing Task 1
You are renting an apartment and several problems need to be repaired. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, describe the problems, explain how they affect you, and say what you would like the landlord to do.
Target vocabulary: apartment, bathroom, door, kitchen, window, floor, wall
- Plan three clear bullet-point paragraphs before writing.
- Possible problems: a broken bathroom door, a kitchen window that will not close, or damage to the floor.
IELTS strategy & language tips
- Keep the tone appropriately polite and direct.
- Use precise location language: in the bathroom, beside the kitchen window, on the floor near the door.
Show model language
Dear Mr Rahman, I am writing to report several maintenance problems in the apartment I rent from you. The bathroom door does not close properly, and the kitchen window is also damaged. In addition, part of the floor near the entrance has become loose. I would be grateful if you could arrange repairs as soon as possible.
Reading · Reading Practice
Healthy Home Design — Reading Practice
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Reading passage
Healthy Home Design
Modern homes are often designed to use natural light and fresh air more efficiently. Large windows can reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day, while carefully positioned doors and windows can improve ventilation.
In small apartments, designers may remove an unnecessary wall to create a larger open-plan room. Kitchens and bathrooms, however, still need practical surfaces that are easy to clean, especially the floor and areas near water.
Target vocabulary: home, window, door, wall, room, apartment, kitchen, bathroom, floor
- Why can large windows reduce the need for artificial lighting?
- What can improve ventilation in a home?
- Why might a designer remove a wall in a small apartment?
- Which two rooms are mentioned as needing easy-to-clean surfaces?
IELTS strategy & language tips
- Locate the keyword in the question, then look for the same idea expressed in the passage.
- Do not assume information that the passage does not state.
Check answers
- Because they allow more natural light into the home.
- Carefully positioned doors and windows.
- To create a larger open-plan room.
- The kitchen and bathroom.
Listening · Part 1
Rental Enquiry — Listening Part 1 Practice
Read the questions first and predict the type of answer needed. Then play the practice audio. Open the transcript only after you have attempted the questions.
Target vocabulary: apartment, bedroom, door, room, window, floor
- Accommodation type: ______
- Number of bedrooms: ______
- Problem with the front ______
- Room with the large window: ______
- Floor that needs repair: ______
Practice transcript
The apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Great. Is everything in good condition?
Most of it is. The lock on the front door needs replacing, and a section of the kitchen floor will be repaired next week.
Which room gets the most natural light?
The living room. It has a large window facing the park.
IELTS strategy & language tips
- Write exactly what you hear unless the instructions require a different form.
- Watch singular/plural forms and spelling.
- Use the transcript only after your first listening attempt so it remains a checking tool, not an answer source.
Check answers
- apartment
- two / 2
- door
- living room
- kitchen
Vocabulary · Lexical Resource
Upgrade Basic Home Vocabulary for IELTS
Use the basic target words accurately first, then combine them with natural modifiers and collocations rather than replacing them with unnecessarily difficult words.
Target vocabulary: house, apartment, room, window, floor, wall, door, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom
- house → detached house / family house / residential property
- apartment → modern apartment / rented apartment / city-centre apartment
- room → spacious room / small room / living room
- window → large window / double-glazed window / floor-to-ceiling window
- floor → wooden floor / tiled floor / ground floor
- wall → interior wall / exterior wall / shared wall
IELTS strategy & language tips
- IELTS rewards accurate and flexible vocabulary, not obscure vocabulary for its own sake.
- Use collocations that match the context and register.
Show model language
Instead of saying “My apartment is good,” a stronger answer might be: “I live in a fairly spacious apartment with large windows, a modern kitchen and a small bedroom overlooking the street.”
Try it with feedback
Check your answers as practice. You can retry without affecting lesson completion.
What do you remember?
Complete the required questions to unlock lesson completion on this device.
Question 1
Mina lives on the third level of a tall building. Her home is an ____.
Question 2
You sleep in your ____.
Question 3
Which word describes an upright side of a room?
Question 4
A room where people prepare meals is a ____.
Question 5
Which word fits? “The sunlight came through the ____.”
Question 6
True or false: A house is always one room inside a much larger building.
Question 7
Please close the ____ when you leave.
Question 8
Which word means “the bottom surface inside a room”?
Question 9
Where would you expect to find a toilet?
Question 10
Which word names a building where people live?
Pass target: 80%. Lesson completion and long-term mastery remain separate.
Lesson recap
Can you explain these words without looking? Revisit them later and try the flashcards again.
My Home and the Rooms Inside — Study Notes
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Learning goals
- Recognize and explain 10 words for homes and rooms.
- Understand a short story using all 10 target words.
- Choose or produce the correct word in everyday sentences.
- Build natural sentences with all 10 target words from jumbled word order.
Target vocabulary
Useful phrases
- house: live in a house
- apartment: live in an apartment
- room: a small room
- bedroom: go to the bedroom
- bathroom: use the bathroom
- kitchen: cook in the kitchen
- door: open the door
- window: look out of the window
- wall: a picture on the wall
- floor: clean the floor
Words in Expressions
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