For elementary learners: rooms, furniture, household tasks, and neighbourhood words used in everyday home life and conversations.
Free Home & Daily Life vocabulary flashcards at the A2 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and start using these words in everyday conversation.
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hallway
the narrow area just inside the front door that connects to other rooms.
balcony
a small platform outside an upstairs window or door, with a rail around it.
landing
the flat area at the top of a staircase that connects to the bedrooms.
furniture
large movable objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that you put in a room.
neighbour
a person who lives very close to you.
yard
a hard-surfaced outdoor area next to a house, often used for work or storage.
cupboard
a piece of furniture or a built-in space with doors used to store things.
repair
to fix something that is broken or damaged.
decorate
to paint walls or put up wallpaper to make a room look nicer.
shelf
a flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard for storing objects.
wardrobe
a tall piece of furniture with doors, used for hanging and storing clothes.
fridge
a large electrical appliance that keeps food cold.
cooker
a large kitchen appliance with an oven and rings on top used for cooking food.
washing machine
a large appliance that washes clothes automatically using water.
vacuum
to clean a floor or carpet using a machine that sucks up dirt.
tidy
to put things in their correct places so a room looks neat and organised.
sweep
to clean a floor by pushing dirt away with a brush.
comfortable
relating to furniture or a space that feels pleasant and relaxing to use.
noisy
making or causing a lot of loud sound.
quiet
making very little or no noise.
upstairs
on or to a higher floor of a building.
downstairs
on or to a lower floor of a building.
rent
to pay money regularly to use a home or property that belongs to someone else.
move
to go and live in a different house or area.
lock
to secure a door or window with a key so it cannot be opened.
break
to damage something so it is no longer whole or working.
bath
a large container in the bathroom filled with water for washing your whole body.
shower
a device that sprays water on your body while you stand, used for washing.
tap
a device on a sink or bath that you turn to control the flow of water.
bin
a container used to throw away waste or rubbish.
curtain
a piece of fabric hung at a window to block light or give privacy.
pillow
a soft cushion you rest your head on in bed.
blanket
a thick covering made of soft material used to keep warm in bed.
step
one flat surface in a set of stairs that you put your foot on to go up or down.
plug
a device you push into a wall socket to connect an electrical appliance.