In this lesson we learn some expressions connected to HOUSES AND PROPERTY. The lesson is upper intermediate or advanced. <a href="https://www.skype-lessons.com/vocabulary-lessons/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.skype-lessons.com/vocabulary-lessons/</a><br />Please answer the following questions to activate the vocabulary:<br /><br />What kind of house do you live in? Give a complete description<br />Do you have any rooms at the top or bottom of your house?<br />Do you have a shed or garage? What is kept there?<br />Do you have a garden? Can you describe it?<br />Do you prefer blinds or curtains?<br />Do you prefer wallpaper or paint?<br />What kind of floor do you have? Do you like carpets?<br />Describe your bedroom: what furniture do you have?<br />Describe your kitchen: what furniture do you have?<br />What kind of domestic chores do you have to do every week?<br /><br />Please subscribe for more vocabulary lessons. You can find more lessons and quizzes on my blog<br /><br /><a href="https://www.skype-lessons.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.skype-lessons.com/blog/</a><br /><br />Here is the vocabulary<br /><br />Utility room<br />Attic<br />Basement<br />Cellar<br />Loft<br />Landing<br />Hall<br />Porch<br />Pantry / Larder<br />Terrace / Patio<br />Shed<br />Garage<br />Loo<br /><br />(semi) detached<br />terraced<br />cottage<br />bungalow<br />council housing<br />studio flat<br />2 bedrooms<br />2 reception rooms<br /><br />Outside<br />Path<br />Hedge<br />Fence<br />Gate<br />Wall<br />Letterbox<br /><br />Furniture and stuff<br />(draw) the curtains<br />(pull down) the blinds<br />wallpaper<br />carpet/rug<br />(wipe your feet) on the doormat<br />(recline) on the armchair / sofa<br />(water) the plants<br />(turn on / off) the taps, central heating, radiators<br />(take out) the rubbish<br />sink / washbasin<br />(pull out) a drawer (chest of drawers)<br />(hang up) your clothes in the wardrobe<br />(put in / take out) a cupboard<br />washing machine<br />dishwasher<br />fridge / freezer<br />(bake / roast) something in the oven<br />(boil / fry) something on the hob<br /><br />(un)lock<br />replace<br />put away<br />tidy up<br />hoover up<br /><br /><a href="https://www.skype-lessons.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.skype-lessons.com/</a><br /><br />Please subscribe for lessons every week<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MrSkypelessons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MrSkypelessons</a><br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_tGHXaY87k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_tGHXaY87k</a>