For intermediate learners: housing, appliances, household management, and neighbourhood vocabulary used in real conversations.
Free Home & Daily Life vocabulary flashcards at the B1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and recognize and use these words confidently in real conversations.
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household
all the people who live together in one home, treated as a unit.
appliance
an electrical machine used in the home for a particular task, such as cooking or washing.
landlord
a person who owns a property and rents it to other people.
mortgage
a loan from a bank used to buy a home, paid back over many years.
maintain
to keep a building or appliance in good working condition by checking and repairing it regularly.
renovate
to repair and improve an old or damaged building so it is in better condition.
tenant
a person who pays rent to live in a property owned by someone else.
utility
a service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to a home.
spacious
relating to a room or home that has a lot of space and does not feel crowded.
storage
a space or area used for keeping things that are not needed every day.
extension
a new part added to a building to make it larger.
damp
slightly wet in a way that is unpleasant or harmful, often caused by poor ventilation.
draughty
relating to a room or building where cold air comes in through gaps in windows or doors.
furnished
relating to a rented property that already contains furniture for the tenant to use.
deposit
a sum of money paid before moving into a rented home, returned when you leave if no damage is caused.
boiler
a device in a home that heats water for central heating and hot taps.
radiator
a metal device attached to a wall through which hot water flows to heat a room.
insulate
to add material to walls, a roof, or floors to keep heat inside a building.
rubbish
unwanted material or waste that is thrown away.
chore
a routine job around the house such as cleaning, cooking, or doing laundry.
commute
to travel regularly between home and a workplace.
neighbourhood
the area around where you live, including nearby streets and the people living there.
detergent
a liquid or powder used for cleaning clothes or dishes.
rearrange
to move furniture or objects into a different position.
dryer
an electrical machine that removes moisture from clothes after washing.
microwave
a kitchen appliance that heats or cooks food very quickly using microwave radiation.
central heating
a system that warms all the rooms in a building from one source, usually a boiler.
housemate
a person who shares a house or flat with you but is not a family member.
attic
the space under the roof of a house, often used for storage.
basement
a floor of a building that is partly or fully below ground level.
squeaky
making a high-pitched sound when moved or stepped on.
mow
to cut grass using a machine or tool.
plumber
a person whose job is to install and repair water pipes and bathroom equipment.
overdue
relating to a task or payment that should have been done or paid before now.
settle in
to become comfortable in a new home after moving there.