We all live somewhere: in an apartment, in a house, in a country house, etc. The British say: “My house is my castle.” Our home is exactly the place where we spend a significant part of our lives. We strive to equip our home and make it as comfortable as possible. We show others our shelter and strive to appreciate how others live. Therefore, our speech is replete with words with which we talk about our home. In this article, you will learn how to describe your home in English.
Location. Location
When describing your home, it is first important to indicate in which part of the city you live, because the area where a person lives affects his lifestyle. The word "city" can be translated as a town and a city, but the latter is more common. A town is a small town, while a city is large and lively. Each city is divided into districts, and each city has a suburb and neighborhoods. A person may also find himself in a village. For example: on the outskirts of town, in the suburbs, in a residential area, quit close to the station, right in the center As a rule, every city has streets, squares, parks and public gardens. And in the suburbs or surrounding areas you may see a field, a river or a canal. You can also use place names when describing the location of your house or apartment, for example: “near the shopping center” or “near the theater.”
Type of building. Type of building
Description of the house in English. House
If you live in a separate house, then when telling someone about it, you can mention the following parts of it:
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| Roof | Roof |
| Chimney | Chimney |
| Attic | Attic |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Porch | Porch |
| Front door | Front door |
| Doorbell | Door bell |
| Staircase/stairs | Ladder |
| Basement | Basement |
| Downpipe | Drainpipe |
| Garage | Garage |
| Path | Path to the house |
| Gate | Gates |
| Fence | Fence |
| Hedge | Hedge |
| Front garden | Garden in front of the house, front garden |
Description of the apartment in English. Flat
To begin with, it is worth mentioning that the word flat is used in British English, and the word apartment is used in American English, but both of them mean “apartment”.
When starting a story about your apartment, say what floor it is on. But there is a small nuance here: in the UK and America the floor count is different. The catch is that the first floor in England is called ground floor, followed by first floor, second floor, etc. In America - first floor or ground floor, then second floor, etc. That is, if you need to get in, for example, to the third floor in England, then to the question “What floor do you need?” you say: “Second, please.” And in America you will answer: “Third, please.”
Also, when describing the apartment, you may need the following words:
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| Flat (Br)/Apartment (Am) | Apartment |
| Ground floor (Br) / First floor (Am) | First floor |
| Top floor | Top floor |
| Lift | Elevator |
| Flight of stairs | flight of stairs |
| Air conditioner | Air conditioner |
| Steps | Porch |
| Central heating | Central heating |
| Electricity | Electricity |
| Upstairs | Upstairs |
| Downstairs | At the bottom |
Rooms. Rooms
In any housing, be it a separate house or apartment, you can find rooms such as:
In the story about your home, you can also mention whether the home belongs to you or you rent it:
- I own the house. I bought it and it is my property.
I own the house. (I bought it and it belongs to me) - I have my own house.
- I rent an apartment. I don't own it, I pay money to the owner every week/month.
I rent a flat. (I don’t own it; I pay money every week to the owner) - I rent an apartment.
To describe the apartment in more detail, you can use the following adjectives and phrases:
- Small - small.
- Huge/enormous - huge.
- Light - light.
- Dark - dark.
- Noisy - noisy.
- Quiet - quiet.
- In good/bad condition - in good/bad condition.
And don’t forget to decorate the description of your home with some beautiful expressions, for example:
The more the merrier. - In crowded but not mad.
East or west, home is best. - Being a guest is good, but being at home is better.
A house is made with walls and beams. A home is made with love and dreams. - The building consists of walls and beams. Home is made of love and dreams.
To figure out How, you need to focus on two things: design there is\are and vocabulary on the topic “my house\flat”. We will touch on both. Also, consider an example of a short story about housing.
How to talk about your home in English simply and without errors?
In order to understand How Right tell about your house in English, it is important to remember and learn to apply the design “there is\are”. Literally translated this is "there is". Sometimes “there is\are” voiced as “available” and this is also true. This construction makes the description of a house or individual rooms very simple, since it simultaneously contains a formal subject (there) and verb (is\are). The first thing you must do to correctly formulate a sentence is to understand what comes after the construction - one object or several. The use depends on this is\are .
For example: There is a big window in this room - This room (has) a large window.
There are three windows in this room – This room (has) 3 windows.
Useful words for talking about your home in English
How Can tell about your house in English without knowing the names of the rooms? Pay attention to the picture and check if you know all the words.
1) bathroom - bathroom
2) bedroom - bedroom
3) entrance – entrance, front door
4) living room - living room
5) dining room - dining room
6) kitchen - kitchen
It would be ideal to start the description of the home with general statements about its size, number of rooms, and then move on to listing the furniture in the bedroom, living room and kitchen.
An example of how you can tell about your house in English
Now I propose to pay attention to a mini-story demonstrating How Can tell about your house or apartment in English.
Example
I live in the flat. It is not big and not small. My flat is comfortable. It is on the third floor. I like it very much and my family is happy here. There are two rooms in my flat – a living room, a bedroom and a kitchen. My bedroom is my favorite. It is rather big ad light. There are two windows in this room. There is a bed with a beautiful bedside table near the wall. There is a desk and a chair in front of the windows. There is a green carpet on the floor. We can also see two brown arm-chairs in my bedroom. Above the desk there are several book-shelves. There is not a lot of furniture there because I like having a lot of space. What about your flat and favorite room?
Translation
I live in a flat. She is neither big nor small. My apartment is comfortable. It is located on the third floor. I really like her and my family is happy here. My apartment has two rooms - a living room, a bedroom and a kitchen. My bedroom is my favorite room. It is quite large and bright. This room has two windows. There is a bed with a nightstand near the wall. Opposite the windows there is a desk and a chair. There is a green carpet on the floor. We can also see two brown armchairs in my bedroom. There are several bookshelves above the table. There is not much furniture here as I like it to be spacious. What about your apartment and favorite room?
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We all live somewhere: in an apartment, in a house, etc. As the English say, “My home – my castle!” Our house is a place where we spend most of our life, in addition to work, study and travel. We strive to set up our home and make it as comfortable as possible. Whether it’s a room, apartment or house, this is a reflection of our preferences and desires. We demonstrate our home to others and try to know how other people live.
I would like to describe my apartment, my “castle”. Our family lives in the apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. Our apartment is bright and cozy, though small. Each room is good in its own way.
Living-room is the largest room in the apartment. There is a large sofa and a coffee table there. There are the bookshelves on the walls. In front of the sofa there is a TV set. This is where our family spends the evening time and welcomes visitors.
My parent’s bedroom is furnished by my mother’s
Taste. There is a simple wardrobe and a big soft bed in it. The window is decorated with beautiful burgundy curtains. Everything is very simple and rustic.
Finally, let me describe my room. It is very light. I sleep on the couch of a light color. In my room, there are two cases, one for clothing and one for the books. Between them there is the computer table. I decorated the room with posters and photographs. In the bookcase there are souvenirs and gifts from my friends. It seems to be a usual room, but for me my room is the dearest.
Translation: description of the house
We all live somewhere: in an apartment, in a house, etc. As the English proverb says: “My home is my castle!” Our home is the place where we spend most of our lives, in addition to work, study and travel. We strive to equip our home and make it as comfortable as possible. Either
A room, an apartment or a house, but this is a reflection of our preferences and wishes. We show others our shelter and strive to appreciate how others live.
I would like to describe to you my apartment, my “fortress”. Our family lives in an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a living room. Our apartment is bright and cozy, although small. Each room is good in its own way.
The living room is the largest room in the apartment. It has a large sofa and a coffee table. There are shelves with books on the walls. There is a TV opposite the sofa. This is where our family spends evenings and welcomes guests.
The parents' bedroom is furnished to my mother's taste. A simple wardrobe and a large soft bed. The window is decorated with beautiful burgundy curtains. Everything is very simple and cozy.
And finally, my room. She is very bright. I sleep on a soft light-colored sofa. There are two wardrobes in my room, one for clothes, the other for books. Between them there is a computer desk. I decorated my room with posters and photographs. In the closet there are souvenirs and gifts from my friends. It seems like an ordinary room, but for me it’s the most dear.
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Unlike most of the citizens in my city who live in the apartments, my family and I live in a house. It is located far from the center of the city, but there is a bus stop right near our house and getting to the nearest underground station takes no more than ten minutes.
We have a two-storied house and have 5 rooms. My mother says that such a house was her dream that came true. And I have no objections. I really love this place.
First of all, we all have our own bedrooms with beautiful furniture, lots of space and large windows. I adore watching the city lights out of the window. I have an enormous wardrobe and a big wooden table to study.
What is more, we have a very big kitchen. My mother loves cooking and sometimes we help her with it. We sit in the kitchen, turn on the radio, talk and cook. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment to make the process of cooking easier: a deep sink, cupboards, a frig, a gas-stove - everything that may be useful.
Also we have a living room where we watch TV and gather all family members on important occasions. In the living room we have a big cozy sofa where my parents like to sit, but I adore the rocking chair where I can read. By the way, we have a book case, where I and my father collect our favorite books.
How can I not love this amazing house?
Translation
Unlike most people in my city, who live in apartments, my family and I live in a house. It is located far from the city center, but there is a bus stop right next to the house, and the journey to the nearest metro station takes no more than ten minutes.
We have a two-story house and 5 rooms. My mother says that such a house was her dream, which became a reality. And I have no objections. I really love this place.
Firstly, we all have our own bedrooms with beautiful furniture, tons of space and large windows. I love looking at the city lights from the window. I have a huge wardrobe and a large wooden desk for studying.
Moreover, we have a very large kitchen. My mother loves to cook and sometimes we help her. We sit in the kitchen, turn on the radio, talk and cook. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment to make cooking easier: deep sink, cabinet, refrigerator, gas stove - everything you might need.
We also have a living room where we watch TV and gather all family members for important events. The living room has a big cozy sofa where my parents love to sit, but I love the rocking chair where I can read. By the way, we have a bookcase where my father and I collect our favorite books.
How can I not love this amazing house?
Useful expressions:
most of the citizens- most residents
unlike most of- unlike most
to be situated far from the center- be located far from the center
it takes no more than 10 minutes - it takes no more than 10 minutes
watch out of the window - look out of the window
to turn on the radio- turn on radio
necessary equipment - necessary equipment
a gas-stove- gas stove
on important occasions- on important events
bathroom [ˈbɑːθruːm] – bathroom (room)
bedroom [ˈbɛdruːm] – bedroom
dining-room [ˈdʌɪnɪŋ ruːm] – dining room
kitchen [ˈkɪtʃɪn] – kitchen
living-room [ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm] – living room, common room
armchair [ɑːmˈtʃɛː] – chair
bookcase [ˈbʊkkeɪs] – bookcase; bookshelf
carpet [ˈkɑːpɪt] – carpet
chair – chair
fireplace [ˈfʌɪəpleɪs] – fireplace
mirror [ˈmɪrə] – mirror
sofa [ˈsəʊfə] – sofa, sofa
table [ˈteɪb(ə)l] – table
Phrases
1. Our house is big, beautiful and very cozy. Our house is big, beautiful and very cozy.
2. We recently did renovations. We have recently made a repair.
3. In the parents' bedroom there is a large bed, a chest of drawers with a mirror, a wardrobe with clothes and a small TV. In the parents’ bedroom there is a large bed, a chest of drawers with a mirror, a wardrobe and a small TV.
4. We have a large dressing room in our house, which contains the clothes of the whole family. We have a large dressing room in the house, which is the clothes of the whole family.
Story
We live in a small three-room apartment with two bedrooms. One of them belongs to me, and the second to my parents. There is a living room with a TV, a coffee table and a sofa. The best place is the kitchen. There are many beautiful flowers in every room. Almost all the furniture in our house is made by my father’s hands. We have very beautiful cabinets, a carved table and chairs. The smallest room I have. There is blue wallpaper on the walls, the ceiling resembles the sky. There are blue curtains on the windows. On one side of the room there is a very beautiful desk with space for a computer and it is complemented by a very beautiful and comfortable carved chair. I love my home very much. I feel very comfortable and calm in it.
We live in a small two-bedroom apartment with two bedrooms. One of it belongs to me and the other to my parents. There is a hall in which there is a TV, a coffee table and a sofa. The best place is the kitchen. Each room is full of beautiful flowers. Almost all the furniture in our house is made by dad’s hands. We have very beautiful cabinets, carved table and chairs. I have the smallest room. On the walls of blue Wallpaper, the ceiling resembles the sky. On windows the blue curtains. On one side of the room is a very beautiful desk with a place for a computer and complements its very beautiful and comfortable carved chair. I love my home very much. It is very comfortable and quiet.
Dialogue
- Hello, did you recently move into this house?
- Hello. Yes, my family and I came here because there is a big, luxurious house here. We have more space now. Each person has their own separate room. We can play tennis, basketball and many other games in the yard.
- Great! I'm your new neighbor. How many rooms do you have in your house?
— 5 rooms. The living room and kitchen are located downstairs. 3 rooms on the top floor.
— Is there a bathroom?
- Yes, we have two of them: one is upstairs, and the other is downstairs.
-Have you never had your own room?
— No, I used to have to share it with my younger brother, since the apartment had two bedrooms. I invite you to visit me. I'll be happy to show you around the new environment. And we can play together.
- Thank you. I'll come over the weekend.
- Fine.
— Living in a private house is definitely beneficial. I really like my new home.
- Based on your story about your house, I like it too.
- Well, see you at the weekend. It was nice to talk to you.
- All the best.
— Hi, have you moved into this house recently?
- Hi. Yeah, my family and I came here because it’s a big, fancy house. We have more space now. Everyone has their own separate room. We can play tennis, basketball and many other games in the yard.
- Great! I'm your new roommate. How many rooms do you have in the house? - Five rooms. The living room and kitchen are first floor. Three rooms on the second floor.
— Is there a bathroom?
- Yes, we have two: one upstairs and the other downstairs.
— Have you never had your own room?
— No, I used to have to share with my younger brother, as the apartment had two bedrooms. I invite you to my house. I’d be happy to show you the new surroundings. And we can play together.
- Thank you. I'm coming this weekend.
— Nicely.
— Live in a private home is definitely advantageous. I really like my new home.
— I like your story about your house, too.
— Well, see you on the weekend. It was nice talking to you.
- Good day.
