PERSONAL BEST B1 WORD LISTS

UNIT 11: AT HOME

Household items Pronunciation Translation Example sentence
air-conditioning (n)
blanket (n)
carpet (n)
central heating (n)
chest of drawers (n)
closet (n)
comforter (n)
cushion (n)
dishwasher (n)
faucet (n)
iron (n)
oven (n)
pillow (n)
refrigerator (n)
rug (n)
sheets (n)
sink (n)
stove (n)
trash can (n)
washing machine (n)

Housework Pronunciation Translation Example sentence

clear the table (v. phr.)
do the ironing (v. phr.)
do the laundry (v. phr.)

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dust the furniture (v. phr.)

hang out the clothes (v. phr.)
load the dishwasher (v. phr.)
make the bed (v. phr.)
mop the floor (v. phr.)
put away the toys (v. phr.)
set the table (v. phr.)
sweep the floor (v. phr.)
take out the trash (v. phr.)
vacuum the carpet (v. phr.)
wash the dishes (v. phr.)
water the plants (v. phr.)

Words to describe materials and Pronunciation Translation Example sentence

clothes
casual (adj)
cotton (adj/n)
denim (adj/n)
formal (adj)
fur (adj/n)
glass (adj/n)
leather (adj/n)
loose (adj)
metal (adj/n)
old-fashioned (adj)
plain (adj)
plastic (adj/n)
silk (adj/n)

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striped (adj)
stylish (adj)
tight (adj)
wood (adj/n)
wool (adj/n)

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