English File - Elementary - Lesson 8B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 8B in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "garage", "kitchen", "mirror", etc.

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English File - Elementary
bathroom [noun]

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Ex: He cleans the bathroom regularly to keep it hygienic and tidy .
bedroom [noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: My siblings and I share a single bedroom in our house .

a room that we use to eat meals in

Ex: They enjoyed breakfast in the dining room , starting the day with a tasty meal .
garage [noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby .
hall [noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: The children were playing in the hall , running from one room to another .
kitchen [noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: She stored canned goods and snacks in the kitchen pantry .

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

Ex: The living room had a comfortable sofa where she took afternoon naps .
study [noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The study concluded that regular exercise significantly improves mental health and cognitive function .
toilet [noun]

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

Ex: He went to the toilet to freshen up before the meeting .
balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .
ceiling [noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
stair [noun]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces .
wall [noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting .
armchair [noun]

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

Ex: He sat in the armchair by the fire , reading a book .
bath [noun]

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

Ex: My sister loves taking a long , relaxing bath .
bed [noun]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

Ex: I make my bed every morning to keep it tidy .
carpet [noun]

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

Ex: My grandmother got angry when I accidentally spilled juice on the carpet .
cooker [noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast .
cupboard [noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

Ex: He opened the cupboard to grab some snacks for the movie night .

someone whose job is to wash dishes

Ex: The restaurant hired a new dishwasher to keep up with the high volume of orders on busy nights .

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

Ex: The ornate fireplace in the mansion 's drawing room featured intricate carvings and a marble mantlepiece .
light [noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: Photographers often adjust the light to achieve the perfect shot .

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

Ex: He was amazed at how the microwave could cook a potato in just a few minutes .
mirror [noun]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

Ex: The bathroom mirror was foggy from the steam of the hot shower .
plant [noun]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

Ex: The orchid is a beautiful tropical plant .
shelf [noun]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

Ex:
shower [noun]

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

Ex:
sofa [noun]

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

Ex: The sofa in the living room is big enough to seat three people .
wardrobe [noun]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

Ex: He opened the wardrobe to find a jacket for the evening .

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent .
house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

Ex: My mom keeps fruits and vegetables fresh in the refrigerator .